Publication of local community newsletters to communicate with residents

Response to parliamentary question on the production of printed newsletters by the People’s Association.

6576. Mr Leong Mun Wai: To ask the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) how many different printed newsletters for residents are being produced by the People's Association and its subsidiary organisations such as the Community Development Councils; (b) what is the total cost of publishing and distributing these newsletters; and (c) whether residents who prefer digital subscriptions or are not interested can opt out of receiving these newsletters.

1. Newsletters and other publications serve to communicate information and raise awareness to our residents. These usually include information on national initiatives as well as local programs. Publications also help facilitate residents’ feedback to and communication with their local grassroots organisations and volunteers.

2. The types and format of such publications, whether in physical form or digital, as well as the nature of its content and form of distribution, would depend on various factors such as the specific purpose of the publication, taking into account the type of information, and the profile of the local community to whom the publication is directed. Each Grassroots Organisation (GRO) or Community Development Council (CDC) will decide on the publications it wishes to make, taking into account the above. We do not track each newsletter that is published.

3. Residents can consult with their respective local GROs or CDCs or grassroots leaders on these publications.