Cooling-off Day is a day when campaigning is disallowed and election advertising must not be published or displayed. This 24-hour campaign silence period is to let voters reflect rationally on various issues raised at an election before going to the polls.
The following campaign activities are prohibited on Cooling-off Day and Polling Day:
The following are prohibited at any time on Cooling-off Day and Polling Day at an election in an electoral division:
However, do note that there are some exceptions to the prohibitions of knowingly publishing or displaying election advertising on Cooling-off Day and Polling Day:
Candidates and their supporters are expected to abide fully by all relevant laws on Cooling-off Day and Polling Day, and should refrain from conduct that goes against the spirit behind the prohibition against campaigning on Cooling-off Day and Polling Day.
Candidates should also be mindful of how they conduct themselves in public and exercise due care to avoid any action that may be perceived as campaigning.
Attending religious ceremonies for private prayer or worship, or attending functions in the course of work or employment would still be permissible, subject to the general prohibitions against campaigning and election advertising on Cooling-off Day and Polling Day.
Please also be reminded that the publication of election surveys and exit polls are prohibited before the close of all polling stations.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act
This article is accurate as of Sep 2015.
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