Updated: 09/10/2012 06:05

Lim Swee Say: Groups can take initiative to discuss ideas in national conversation

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Minister in Prime Minister's Office, Lim Swee Say, says Singaporeans don't have to wait for the committee spearheading the national conversation to dictate the outreach channels.

Mr Lim said grassroots leaders, residents and even the labour movement will be generating a series of dialogues among themselves as many people have different good ideas.

He was speaking to the media on the sidelines of a community health screening event, which has been enhanced to include a falls prevention component.

Mr Lim said in retrospect, the previous national conversations like Singapore 21 and Remaking Singapore have brought up interesting ideas that have also led to some constructive outcome.

He urged sceptics to join in the conversation as the future of Singapore depends on all Singaporeans coming together.