usj.com.my on the world's pedestal

[pcyeoh]

From the global International Centre for Excellence for Local eDemocracy

International case studies by Steven Clift

E-democracy practitioner Steven Clift has edited a series of international
e-democracy case studies from around the world. Steven introduces the cases
studies with a personal introduction on why it's important to learn from
global e-democracy experiments.
Includes:

1. Global e-Democracy - Best Practices Case Studies Summary
2. Canada - International Policy e-Discussions
3. Northern Denmark - Nordpol, Government Hosted Election and Political
Information
4. Malaysia - Community Forums and News in Subang Jaya
5. Madrid Participa - e-Consultation Initiative of the City Council
6. Queensland - e-Democracy Leadership
7. Seattle - e-Democracy Portal Channel
8. New York, USA - Listening to the City Online
9. Seoul - Cyber Policy Forum
10.Minnesota - Northfield Community Blogging

Community Forums and News in Subang Jaya - Malaysia
In 1999, residents of Subang Jaya, a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia created The Subang Jaya e-Community Portal. This self-funded portal has successfully fostered grassroots democracy, community-building and better local governance. The project arose out of the gulf between the high expectations of new Subang Jaya residents prior to moving to this award-winning ‘model township’ and the daily realities of traffic jams, clogged drains, unsafe playgrounds and frequent burglaries. Local politicians are hearing the message and adapting their communication strategies.

The online forums have become the prime public forums in this suburb of 500,000 residents. This online environment encourages the participation of citizens in decisions that affect local governance and community services. An example of the portal's success in working with local media and influence on local decisions was reflected in an October 2004 discussion on the desire for a police station in the area rather than a food court. The flexible system of user-initiated discussion threads, or topics, allows for a dynamic 'bazaar' of ideas and information on a vast range of local issues. As of 28 January 2005, the portal boasted 4,847 members and its forums had generated 3,055 threads and 32,963 posts in just over five years. Website: http://usj.com.my

Click below for more detail reading by downloading Dr. John Postill's report on this community when he was here for nearly a year in 2003
http://www.e-democracy.gov.uk/knowledgepool/default.htm?mode=1&pk_document=284

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http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showthread.php?t=6804&highlight=john

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http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showthread.php?t=9784&highlight=john

[burntan]

This is cool! I do find that USJ forumers are more mature than other local web forumers, maybe it is definately a credit for the forum mod doing a good job.

[KH EE]

As of 28 January 2005, the portal boasted 4,847 members and its forums had generated 3,055 threads and 32,963 posts in just over five years.

as at 7.6.2006 circa 330pm, there's

8,467 members (an increase of 74.69 percent!)
9,031 threads (an increase of 195.61 percent!)
132,049 posts (an increase of 300.60 percent!)

wow, a huge jump for about under a yr and a half! imagine if not for the few hackings, these will be much more! :eek:

[vsat]

Nice job to the adminsitrators.....

[fcloh]

Congratulates :)

[ericchan]

as at 7.6.2006 circa 330pm, there's

8,467 members (an increase of 74.69 percent!)
9,031 threads (an increase of 195.61 percent!)
132,049 posts (an increase of 300.60 percent!)

wow, a huge jump for about under a yr and a half! imagine if not for the few hackings, these will be much more! :eek:

8467 members and how many really participate in this forum its the same ppl all the time who post and keep it going where are the rest, some just like to be silent bystanders..so is it impressive?

[KH EE]

..so is it impressive?

yes, it is.

if ur argument holds true, a larger portion of 4,847 at jan 05 also didn't participate actively. so, yes, it's still impressive.

there's definitely more than a nick for some forumers after being banned, etc.

dunno if the forum's software can tabulate who's active and who's not...