The papers argues that violations of the freeness and fairness in elections should be viewed beyond legally-defined irregularities and encompassing the inadequacy or excess in laws that lead to such violations. It assesses the 2004 general election from three aspects, vote options, vote choice and electoral administration.  Publication: 4th International Malaysian Studies Conference; 3-5 August 2004, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi.  Author: WONG, Chin-Huat.