Singapore to engage new media at general elections

Futuregov, 24 Feb 2009, Robin Hicks

Singapore’s government has signalled its intention to embrace new media at the next general election.

More programmes are planned to engage citizens online through social networking channel Facebook and the citizen feedback arm, Reach.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong pointed at US President Barack Obama as an example of a team that used online not only for campaigning, but to collaborate, organise and raise funds.

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