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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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Over 100 people evacuated after fire at Junction 8 restaurant; 1 taken to hospital

The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted to the fire at 9 Bishan Place, the address of Junction 8, at about 7.10pm on Aug 11.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted to the fire at 9 Bishan Place, the address of Junction 8, at about 7.10pm on Aug 11.

‘National Day gift’: Tan Kiat How becomes father for the 3rd time on Aug 10

Tan Kiat How with his third child Micah.
Tan Kiat How with his third child Micah.

Man to be charged with driving without licence, causing death of petrol station attendant

Thai footballer dies on the pitch in southern Thailand after being struck by lightning

Thai winger Sofwan Awae, who had only just signed with Yala FC, tragically died on Aug 4 after lightning struck the field of play.
Thai winger Sofwan Awae, who had only just signed with Yala FC, tragically died on Aug 4 after lightning struck the field of play.

154 summonses issued to commercial vehicle drivers for offences including speeding

More than 270 commercial vehicles were stopped for checks during the enforcement operation.
More than 270 commercial vehicles were stopped for checks during the enforcement operation.

Drier conditions expected in Singapore in first half of August, after rainy end to July

Daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 33 deg C and 34 deg C on the first two weeks of August.
Daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 33 deg C and 34 deg C on the first two weeks of August.

Company, director to be charged in S’pore over flag registration services for UN-blacklisted ship

The company director, a 49-year-old man, had reasonable grounds to believe that PETREL 8 was a UNSC-designated vessel involved in transporting prohibited items from North Korea, said the police.
The company director, a 49-year-old man, had reasonable grounds to believe that PETREL 8 was a UNSC-designated vessel involved in transporting prohibited items from North Korea, said the police.

$1 million refund for DNA Brands customers after unfair sales, pressure tactics

DNA Brands operates beauty and wellness outlets under names including The Mineral Boutique, Beautique, SAE-REN, Jingran, Harmonix, Allura and Comfeet.
DNA Brands operates beauty and wellness outlets under names including The Mineral Boutique, Beautique, SAE-REN, Jingran, Harmonix, Allura and Comfeet.

Four SAFRA clubhouses to trial enclosed drone flying areas at futsal, squash courts for 6 months

An NSman testing a drone at SAFRA Choa Chu Kang.
An NSman testing a drone at SAFRA Choa Chu Kang.

S’pore reaffirms support for Palestinian Authority, eventual statehood during meetings in Manila

Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said he had extensive discussions with the Palestinian Authority’s Minister of Social Development Dr Samah Hamad in Manila.
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said he had extensive discussions with the Palestinian Authority’s Minister of Social Development Dr Samah Hamad in Manila.

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