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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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Mark Ronson, Goo Goo Dolls and eclectic DJ line-up to play at 2026 F1 Singapore GP

The Goo Goo Dolls and Mark Ronson are part of the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix entertainment line-up.
The Goo Goo Dolls and Mark Ronson are part of the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix entertainment line-up.

Private car drivers to pay RM5 road charge to enter Genting Highlands, starting May 28

Vehicles entering Jalan Genting Highlands will be charged a toll fee at two main entry points from May 28.
Vehicles entering Jalan Genting Highlands will be charged a toll fee at two main entry points from May 28.

Simba’s parent company Tuas terminates deal to buy shares in M1

Simba continues to operate its business in the Singapore telecommunications market.
Simba continues to operate its business in the Singapore telecommunications market.

Watchdogs call for fair payment, clear contracts for nightlife freelancers, including performers

Pub patrons revel in Singapore's nightlife at Boat Quay.
Pub patrons revel in Singapore's nightlife at Boat Quay.

Over 1,100 SingLit book titles added to SG Culture Pass list

Book displays bearing SG Culture Pass stickers at the Books Kinokuniya main store in Takashimaya Shopping Centre.
Book displays bearing SG Culture Pass stickers at the Books Kinokuniya main store in Takashimaya Shopping Centre.

Indonesia heightens Ebola surveillance at border checkpoints after WHO’s global emergency alert

The Sulianti Saroso Hospital, Indonesia's National Infectious Disease Center, in Jakarta.
The Sulianti Saroso Hospital, Indonesia's National Infectious Disease Center, in Jakarta.

Singaporean man hospitalised in Taiwan after falling from Dragon Caves rock climbing area

Rescuers in Taiwan carrying the Singaporean man out of the rock climbing area in Long Dong or Dragon Caves in New Taipei City.
Rescuers in Taiwan carrying the Singaporean man out of the rock climbing area in Long Dong or Dragon Caves in New Taipei City.

MRT construction worker dies after being hit by concrete slab at Cross Island Line work site

The 23-year-old victim was struck by a temporary concrete section during hacking, said the Ministry of Manpower.
The 23-year-old victim was struck by a temporary concrete section during hacking, said the Ministry of Manpower.

Site supervisor dies after bricks, canopy collapse on him at house near Upper Paya Lebar

Police officers and investigators at Jalan Usaha after bricks fell onto a worker at a construction site.
Police officers and investigators at Jalan Usaha after bricks fell onto a worker at a construction site.

Driver dies after car crashes into tree in Clementi

The black sedan seen wrapped around a tree in Clementi.
The black sedan seen wrapped around a tree in Clementi.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.