The Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) released its key recommendations on 1 Feb 2010 to propose strategies to grow the economy to achieve sustained and inclusive growth. As soon as the proposal was unveiled, feedback streamed in on the various recommendations.

Singaporeans have been abuzz over whether Singapore will eventually secure the right to broadcast the 2010 World Cup, ever since it was reported that negotiations between FIFA and local telecommunication providers (telcos) SingTel and StarHub had hit a bump.

Should childcare leave be extended to working parents with children aged seven years and beyond? This issue got contributors talking shortly after a parent posted a comment on the REACH discussion forum, urging for the childcare leave scheme to be extended to include children between the ages of 7 and 12 years as well.

From 1 Mar 2010, cyclists will be allowed to cycle on footways in Tampines New Town. This announcement follows a two-year trial which found that most cyclists rode responsibly, and that the majority of residents did not mind sharing the pedestrian walkways.

Following the recent announcement by Education Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen on the new measures in schools to differentiate between Singapore Citizens (SCs), Permanent Residents (PRs) and foreigners, REACH has received many feedback, with contributors generally welcoming the move, although some also questioned the efficacy of such differentiation measures.