MELAKA: The Election Commission (EC) has reminded all candidates, political parties and supporters to cease campaigning by 11.59pm on Friday, including activities on social media, ahead of Saturday’s Melaka state election.

EC deputy chairman Dr Azmi Sharom said the campaign period would officially end at midnight, stressing that the restriction also applied to online platforms such as Facebook.

“This is the final day of campaigning. We want to remind all candidates, their colleagues and supporters that campaigning ends at 11.59pm tonight.

“Enough campaigning. People have heard what you have to say. By midnight, stop campaigning, including online,” he told reporters at Dewan Platinum, Politeknik Merlimau, on Friday.