Noor's Comment To REACH - FYI

21 Jun 09 , 09:53 AM

Until we hear what MICA has to say about comments on this thread, surely this thread should not be archived?
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http://app.reach.gov.sg/reach/YourSay/YourDiscussionCorner/tabid/117/ptid/414/page/4/totrecs/31/threadid/1802/forumtype/posts/Default.aspx

Noor ""said :

I am new to REACH having started only in May 2009. It is disconcerting for users to give feedback without direct replies from the relevant goverment agencies. I see not much progress on this matter since Feb 2009

To raise the level of discourse and the volume of viewership of REACH portal, govt must go online and reply say by 3 days. Otherwise netizens are no different from people who gather at coffeshop - ie REACH will be like an online coffeshop if there is no participation from govt""
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Reply from Reach:

Dear Noor (I am Guest),

Thank you for your comments. With regard to responses from government agencies, you may be pleased to know that various agencies have in fact, responded on our discussion forum. The links to some of these responses are as follows:

CPF – Li / HDB - Wet Market Bid/ PUB - PUB rates went up again ? /NEA – PUB rates went up again ? / MOE- How can MOE work with parents on sex education?
NPARKS - Islandwide Park Connectors - to include bicycles ?

We agree with your observation that communication needs to be two-way. In this regard, please be assured that the Government is committed to two-way e-engagement, and REACH will, together with MICA, continue to work with Government ministries and agencies on e-engagement. Over time, we are confident we will see more Ministries and agencies e-engaging and responding on the REACH website.

We will nevertheless, bear your concerns and comments in mind as we seek to continue to improve on our e-engagement efforts. Thank you once again for your comments and we look forward to your continued participation on the REACH forums."

Regards, Ling (REACH Admin)
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So please keep this thread active until there is truly objectivity in media coverage.
No response?