REACH » Podcasthttp://www.reach.gov.sg/reaching everyone for active citizenry @ homePolicy Study Workgroups Appreciation Lunch on 23 September 2009 - Opening Speech by Dr Amy Khorhttp://media.reach.gov.sg/Podcast/Audio/PSWAppEvent_23sep09_DrKhorSpeech.mp3REACH's Chairman, Dr Amy Khor announced the formation of three new Policy Study WorkgroupsMOE's News Conference on H1N1 Measureshttp://media.reach.gov.sg/Podcast/Audio/MOE-Podcast.mp3MOE's News Conference on H1N1 Measures'There is some light coming out from the feedback blackhole..'http://media.reach.gov.sg/Podcast/Audio/Closing_the_loop_-_edited.mp3Interview with TODAY - Dr Amy Khor, Chairman of REACH Panel on REACH's efforts in the forefront of the Government's e-engagement efforts.e-ENGAGE-ing the REACH way!http://media.reach.gov.sg/Podcast/Audio/AIMS_press_conference(1).mp3REACH Chairman Dr Amy Khor on the various e engagement channels available on the REACH platform... Click on the podcast for details!Update on the Progress of Singapore Youth Olympic Gameshttp://media.reach.gov.sg/Podcast/Audio/SYOG.mp3At a dialogue in Nee Soon South constituency on 26 April 2009, Minister Vivian Balakrishnan gave an update on the progress of Singapore Youth Olympics Games and noted that the Games belong to all Singaporeans.Helping needy Singaporeans through the downturnhttp://media.reach.gov.sg/Podcast/Audio/Help_for_Singaporeans.final.mp3During a dialogue with Boon Lay residents, many expressed their concerns over the impact brought about by the economic downturn. Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan assured that the Government is with the people during these difficult times. Amongst the many measures, he also said that the Government would enhance the Centre-based Financial Assistance Scheme for Childcare (CFAC) and top up the ComCare Fund if the need arises.What's in for Budget 2009?http://media.reach.gov.sg/Podcast/Audio/Speech_by_DS_(MOF).mp3In his opening remarks at the Pre-Budget 2009 Dialogue Session held on 13 Nov, Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Mr Ng Wai Choong shared that the Government has attempted to address many of the issues raised for the Budget last year. Given the economic climate, the focus for Budget 2009 would be to sustain economic growth and support jobs. The MOF looks forward to hearing public views on their proposed Budget measures for Budget 2009.What is the Government doing to help older workers stay employable?http://media.reach.gov.sg/Podcast/Audio/Government_helping_older_workers.mp3Dr Amy Khor, Chairman of REACH Panel sharing with participants that various training and employment initiatives are available to help older workers.Minister Lim Hwee Hua and Dr Amy Khor: 'Singaporeans are ready to talk about racial and religious issues.'http://media.reach.gov.sg/Podcast/Audio/R&R_issues.1.mp3Race and religious issue were much discussed during the post-National Day Rally webchat. Click here to hear Minister (PMO) Lim Hwee Hua and Chairman of REACH Panel, Dr Amy Khor share their after-thoughts about the discussions.Dr Amy Khor: 'Singaporeans need to learn to accept (social) differences as a means to enrich our own culture.'http://media.reach.gov.sg/Podcast/Audio/Why_the_greater_urgency_for_integration_between_locals_and_foreigners.mp3Chairman of REACH Panel, Dr Amy Khor's tells CNA reporter, S Ramesh why there seems to be a greater urgency for integration these days.