What remedies are available in the last instance?

Malaysia

Malaysia

Answer
Annulment of results / Cancellation of elections
Source

Election Offences Act No 5 (1954)

Effect of decision of Election Judge or Federal Court

 

36C. At the end of the period specified in subsection 36A(2), ifthere is no appeal to the Federal Court, or upon the certificate being givenunder subsection 36A(3), if there is an appeal to the Federal Court, thedetermination of the Election Judge or the decision of the Federal Court, shallbe final, and the return or election shall be confirmed or the election shallbe void and in such case within thirty days from the end of such period or fromthe date the certificate is given, the Election Commission or the StateAuthority, as the case may be, shall give notice of election in theconstituency or electoral ward concerned in accordance with the certificategiven under subsection 36A(2) or (3).

Source:

http://www.agc.gov.my/Akta/Vol.%201/Act%205.pdf

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