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- 1Doctor argues for judgment over blanket bans on mixing Western medicine and TCM▼Forum: When patients use both Western medicine and TCM, judgment matters more than blanket bans
A forum letter in Singapore's The Straits Times argues that patients who combine Western medicine with traditional Chinese medicine should be guided by professional judgment rather than outright prohibitions. The writer says blanket bans ignore real patient behaviour, and that doctors should instead assess interactions and advise patients openly on how to use both systems safely.
- 2Simba data breach exposes details of 23,500 customers●Personal information of over 23,500 Simba customers leaked in data breach
Personal information of more than 23,500 Simba customers has been leaked in a data breach. The incident, reported by Singapore media including The Straits Times and Business Times, raises fresh concerns about how the mattress retailer safeguards customer data and follows growing scrutiny of data protection practices among consumer companies in the region.
- 3AI chatbots raising safety concerns for children●When AI goes wrong for kids: Risks of chatbot advice
The Straits Times examines what happens when AI chatbots give harmful or inappropriate advice to children. The piece highlights the risks young users face when relying on chatbots for guidance, adding to a growing global debate about child safety in the age of generative AI and the need for stronger safeguards.