Health Minister's blog gets high praise, but other ministries not yet ready to follow suit

Netizens say bring it on
Leong Wee Keat Today Online 18 Dec 09;

SINGAPORE - His initial worry about blogging and replying to Facebook posts was that it would take too much time. Three months after venturing online to talk policy, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan's concerns have diminished.

"Typically, I spend less than 20 minutes per day," he said, adding he was "pleasantly surprised by the experience".

"I'm discovering its many uses, helping me in my work, in reaching out to Singaporeans in a direct and personal manner," said Mr Khaw in an email interview with MediaCorp.