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Sarah Koh

Sarah joined The Straits Times as a journalist in 2022 after graduating from university. She takes an interest in the development of consumer tech and the impact of artificial intelligence on the wider society. In her free time, she can be found hanging out with community cats and flipping through Marvel comics.

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Limited choices, slower customer service among key consumer concerns amid telco restructuring

Communicating proactively with consumers is key for restructuring firms to maintain trust, said experts.
Communicating proactively with consumers is key for restructuring firms to maintain trust, said experts.

Keppel to allow Simba’s bid for subsidiary M1 to lapse, explore new buyers

Earlier in the day, IMDA announced that it has suspended its review of Simba Telecom’s $1.43 billion bid for M1’s telecommunications business.
Earlier in the day, IMDA announced that it has suspended its review of Simba Telecom’s $1.43 billion bid for M1’s telecommunications business.

IMDA suspends review of proposed Simba-M1 merger amid probe into possible breach

M1 said it would be looking to reduce its capital expenses as its 5G network has been completely deployed.
M1 said it would be looking to reduce its capital expenses as its 5G network has been completely deployed.

Growth of urban cities discussed at Lianhe Zaobao’s inaugural cultural forum

Around 500 attendees were tuned in at Lianhe Zaobao's inaugural Cultural Forum: City Insights 2026, held on May 17.
Around 500 attendees were tuned in at Lianhe Zaobao's inaugural Cultural Forum: City Insights 2026, held on May 17.

Living with AI: What is S'pore’s strategy to stand out in the global AI race?

Singapore is also home to physical test beds for robots.
Singapore is also home to physical test beds for robots.

The different AI systems that have emerged over the last seven decades

The latest to hit the scene are AI agents - which can execute a sequence of steps autonomously to achieve a goal defined by the user.
The latest to hit the scene are AI agents - which can execute a sequence of steps autonomously to achieve a goal defined by the user.

Avoid using OpenClaw in mission-critical settings, giving unrestricted access: IMDA

The logo of OpenClaw, an open-source AI assistant, is seen on the software's website in this illustration picture taken March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration
The logo of OpenClaw, an open-source AI assistant, is seen on the software's website in this illustration picture taken March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration

40,000 tech workers to be trained in AI to automate coding, build agentic systems by 2029

CMG20260508-YeapCT03/叶振忠/卢慧菁/Honouring the leaders and teams driving innovation at the Tech Leader Awards 2026 [Hotel Shangri-La Singapore Island Ballroom, Lobby Level 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350]
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Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How speaking at the Tech Leader Awards 2026 held at Shangri-La Hotel on 8 May 2026.
CMG20260508-YeapCT03/叶振忠/卢慧菁/Honouring the leaders and teams driving innovation at the Tech Leader Awards 2026 [Hotel Shangri-La Singapore Island Ballroom, Lobby Level 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350]
Caption:
Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How speaking at the Tech Leader Awards 2026 held at Shangri-La Hotel on 8 May 2026.

Parliament passes Bill to tighten merger rules in media sector, give regulator greater oversight

The amendments under the Infocomm Media Development Authority Bill will also provide the authority with stronger powers to ensure fair market conduct.
The amendments under the Infocomm Media Development Authority Bill will also provide the authority with stronger powers to ensure fair market conduct.

Parliament supports motion on ‘no jobless growth’ amid AI disruption

Tan See Leng speaking in Parliament on May 6, 2026.
Tan See Leng speaking in Parliament on May 6, 2026.

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