Friday 29 Mar 2024
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KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 16): The returning officer during the Rantau state seat nomination, Amino Agus Suyub, should be charged for breach of duty, said the Coalition of Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih 2.0).

In a statement today, the coalition welcomed the Election Court's decision to void the Rantau state seat election result and call for a fresh poll.

"Prevention of Dr Streram's nomination during the 14th general election was clearly an abuse of his constitutional right to be an election candidate and the voter's right to choose a candidate.

"This is especially significant given that the entry pass to the nomination centre is not a requirement by election regulations," it said.

Bersih 2.0 said Amino Agus should be charged under Section 4(g) of the Election Offences Act for breaching his official duty.

Under the said provision, those found guilty shall be liable to be jailed up to two years and/or fined up to RM5,000.

"We hope the judgement sends a clear and strong signal to the Election Commission and election officers not to abuse their positions in the future.

"These unlawful attempts to deny the right of candidates and voters in elections should not be tolerated," it said.

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