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Lok Jian Wen

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Jian Wen joined The Straits Times in 2016, spending time at the foreign and sports desks. He is now with the breaking news team, but still keeping an eye on current affairs and trends in Malaysia; the machi, or towns, in Japan; and Merseyside affairs (not always in that order). He is trilingual and working on becoming more proficient in other languages.

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‘Well played, England’: Norwegian Air swops logo after losing viral World Cup bet to British Airways

Norwegian Air’s Instagram account sporting the British Airways logo, after a bet on the World Cup tie between their countries.
Norwegian Air’s Instagram account sporting the British Airways logo, after a bet on the World Cup tie between their countries.

BN extends control over Johor with landslide victory. Will it push for a general election?

Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi (third from left) hugging caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi as the coalition takes early lead in the Johor state election.
Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi (third from left) hugging caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi as the coalition takes early lead in the Johor state election.

Voter turnout in Johor state polls already higher than in 2022 – what does this mean for contenders?

Voters at Tanjung Puteri Primary School in Larkin, Johor, to cast their votes for the Johor state election on July 11.
Voters at Tanjung Puteri Primary School in Larkin, Johor, to cast their votes for the Johor state election on July 11.

Tired of Causeway commute? Let’s find ways to work from Johor, election candidates urge voters

Commuters from Johor cross the border daily using public transport such as the Causeway Link bus service.
Commuters from Johor cross the border daily using public transport such as the Causeway Link bus service.

What has hit movie Dear You got to do with Johor’s upcoming election?

The Chinese film Dear You has moved many moviegoers to become the top grossing Chinese-language movie in Malaysia in 2026, with box takings of at least RM15 million.
The Chinese film Dear You has moved many moviegoers to become the top grossing Chinese-language movie in Malaysia in 2026, with box takings of at least RM15 million.

Luxury hotel brand Waldorf Astoria to open in Kuala Lumpur in January 2027

The hotel exterior of the Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur.
The hotel exterior of the Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur.

KF Seetoh’s hawker food hall in New York to shut in July

Urban Hawker in New York will shut in July after a run for just under four years.
Urban Hawker in New York will shut in July after a run for just under four years.

3 World Cup penalty shoot-out misses that cost their teams dearly

Germany’s Kai Havertz (right) has his shot saved by Paraguay’s Orlando Gill during the penalty shoot-out.
Germany’s Kai Havertz (right) has his shot saved by Paraguay’s Orlando Gill during the penalty shoot-out.

Johor goes to the polls: The coalitions, the conflicts, and what to watch

Supporters gather for Barisan Nasional (BN)’s candidate announcement at Johor UMNO Liaison headquarters on June 24.
Supporters gather for Barisan Nasional (BN)’s candidate announcement at Johor UMNO Liaison headquarters on June 24.

Found: 12-year-old boy reported missing earlier in Jurong West

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