REACH (Singapore)

REACH (Reaching Everyone for Active Citizenry@Home) is a department under the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI). It is involved in connecting with citizens and gathering feedback on major issues.

REACH (Reaching Everyone for Active Citizenry@Home)

Agency overview
Formed	12 October 2006 (2006-10-12)
Preceding agency	Feedback Unit (FBU) (formed on 15 April 1985 (1985-04-15))
Jurisdiction	Government of Singapore
Headquarters	140 Hill Street, Old Hill Street Police Station, Singapore 179369
Ministers responsible	Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information
Agency executives	Tan Kiat How, Chairman Eric Chua, Deputy Chairman Rahayu Mahzam, Deputy Chairman Patrick Tay, Deputy Chairman
Parent agency	Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Website	www.reach.gov.sg

It was a division under the Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports (MCYS), which was restructured on 1 November 2012. REACH was assimilated into then MCI.

History

REACH was launched on 12 October 2006 when the Feedback Unit was restructured to move beyond gathering public feedback, to become the lead agency for engaging and connecting with citizens. REACH was also appointed as the Singapore government's e-engagement platform in January 2009.

External links

• REACH Website