In a recent Instagram Story, local TV host and actress Vivian Lai shared her disappointment with a Singaporean hospital’s alleged lack of basic patient respect. After the post, Lai, born in Taiwan, received adverse reactions from netizens.
According to Lai, the hospital, which she did not name fully, showed poor service to its patients, particularly regarding rude staff and high fees. Lai also criticized one of the doctors and urged her followers not to seek treatment at the hospital.
However, netizens accused her of attention-seeking, while some pointed out that as an artist, Lai should set a better example. On Saturday, the Chinese-language newspaper Shin Min Daily News reported that Lai declined to comment on the issue.
Despite the negative backlash, some netizens supported Lai, saying that she has the right to vent her frustrations as an artist. On Sunday, Lai thanked a follower who shared a similar negative experience with the same hospital.
As a prominent Taiwanese actress, Vivian Lai’s comments on Singaporean hospital service have garnered attention from netizens. However, her criticism has received mixed reactions online.