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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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33 TB cases found in Kota Tinggi outbreak: Johor health department

A sample that tested positive for tuberculosis is seen from a microscope in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 29, 2019. Cases of the "white death" illness, closely linked to poverty, malnutrition and poor housing, have been on the rise since the turn of the decade as Latin America's third largest economy has grappled with repeat recessions and inflation. REUTERS/Magali Druscovich   SEARCH "ARGENTINA TB" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES.
A sample that tested positive for tuberculosis is seen from a microscope in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 29, 2019. Cases of the "white death" illness, closely linked to poverty, malnutrition and poor housing, have been on the rise since the turn of the decade as Latin America's third largest economy has grappled with repeat recessions and inflation. REUTERS/Magali Druscovich   SEARCH "ARGENTINA TB" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES.

Sakura viewing festival near Mount Fuji cancelled amid fears over visitors’ bad behaviour

Mount Fuji in spring seen from the Arakurayama Sengen Park, with the Chureito Pagoda in the foreground.
Mount Fuji in spring seen from the Arakurayama Sengen Park, with the Chureito Pagoda in the foreground.

JB police seek info on S’porean man seriously injured in accident involving Malaysian cop, driver

The damaged minivan driven by a Singaporean driver after it was hit by a local driver in Johor Bahru.
The damaged minivan driven by a Singaporean driver after it was hit by a local driver in Johor Bahru.

Mahathir enjoys quick coffee outing in KL in first public appearance since hip fracture

Dr Mahathir Mohamad getting coffee in a Kuala Lumpur mall on Jan 27.
Dr Mahathir Mohamad getting coffee in a Kuala Lumpur mall on Jan 27.

Driver assisting police with investigations after Punggol accident

A visibly dmaaged silver sedan after an accident in Punggol on Jan 23.
A visibly dmaaged silver sedan after an accident in Punggol on Jan 23.

Driver involved in fatal hit-and-run accident in Jurong West arrested

The driver was not present when the police arrived at the accident site after being alerted at around 7.25am.
The driver was not present when the police arrived at the accident site after being alerted at around 7.25am.

‘Buck looking for bucks’: Deer rescued from US bank after triggering robbery alarm

After a pursuit that is more Bambi on ice than The Deer Hunter, the police officers eventually subdued the buck.
After a pursuit that is more Bambi on ice than The Deer Hunter, the police officers eventually subdued the buck.

S’porean woman, Malaysian motorcyclist die after being run over by trailer in JB

The pair were riding towards Johor Bahru city centre when the accident occurred near the 2.8km mark of Malaysia’s North-South Expressway.
The pair were riding towards Johor Bahru city centre when the accident occurred near the 2.8km mark of Malaysia’s North-South Expressway.

Rare supercars linked to Prince Group seized in Taiwan set for February auction

A Ferrari Monza SP2 seized by Taipei authorities set to be put up for auction.
A Ferrari Monza SP2 seized by Taipei authorities set to be put up for auction.

Thai police chase criminals – then morph into Disney princesses for social media engagement

Thai police appearing as Disney Princesses, with the aid of Gen AI, when nabbing a criminal suspect.
Thai police appearing as Disney Princesses, with the aid of Gen AI, when nabbing a criminal suspect.

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