Reply from MND and MEWR, Today Online 31 Jul 08;
WE WOULD like to thank Mr Lee Kuok Ming for the feedback in “Green initiatives merely lip service?” (July 30).
Everyone has a stake in our good living environment and can play a part in further enhancing it.
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Sustainable Development has invited the public to offer their views and suggestions on how we can make Singapore more lively and liveable, via our websitewww.sustainablesingapore.gov.sg.
We are heartened by the enthusiastic response we have received to date through our website and other feedback channels, and would like to take the opportunity to thank the public for their views.
Views will be sought over the next few months from a wide range of stakeholders, including the Community Development Councils, NGOs, businesses, schools, professional associations and the public through platforms such as focus groups, smaller group discussions and briefing sessions.
We plan a public exhibition in November to seek views on the various initiatives proposed. We will improve the website interface to create a better feedback experience, as suggested by Mr Lee, and will consider posting some of the feedback received on the website to spur greater discussions.
We welcome detailed proposals from members of the public, which can be sent to us via email or post, as indicated on the website.
Dalson Chung
Director, 3P Network,Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources
and Lee May Lin
Deputy Director, Corporate Communications, Ministryof National Development onbehalf of the IMCSD Secretariat
