I am a graduate from the pioneer batch of Information and Communication Management (ICM) in the National University of Singapore and completed the program with a B. Soc. Sci. in ICM (Second Upper). I am currently pursuing an MA in ICM and will complete the programme at the end of 2004. During my undergraduate days, some of my work experiences include interning with the Ministry of Defence and with a small web auction start up and also teaching basic computer skills to young children. I also have my own web-design and consultation start-up which provides basic web presence services for clients. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, indulging in video games and golf. I am a big fan of technological gadgets and cannot imagine living in a world without it.

Dr Lim Sun Sun

The use of ICTs in long distance family communication: A Singaporean perspective

The realities of a globalised economy have led to an increase in the number of individuals working outside their country of residence. In order to maintain relational ties and to keep up with important family matters, communication is a necessity. While these needs have been served by the use of media such as the conventional telephone and letters, the landscape looks set to change. ICTs provide a substantial advantage in the conduct of business and family communication in a long distance setting. This paper attempts to understand the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in Singaporean families which engage in long distance communication through in-depth ethnographic interviews with families. Theoretical principles of the strategic and motivated user, expected and emergent effects (SMEE) framework will be utilized to understand how these technologies aid or impede communication within these families and their resulting effect on the relationships amongst the family members.

• Technical, social and policy implications of unsolicited commercial email
• The diffusion of new technology
• Social implication of technology
• Cyber-crime

"An anti-spam Framework for Singapore (Tan Teck Loon, Victor, co-author)." Media Asia, 30(2), 2003.