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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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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

Malaysia vows smooth borders for Johor polls – here’s what voters in Singapore need to do

There will be 56 seats contested in the state legislative assembly of Malaysia’s southern state, with 2.7 million eligible voters in the Johor electorate.
There will be 56 seats contested in the state legislative assembly of Malaysia’s southern state, with 2.7 million eligible voters in the Johor electorate.

Pretty in pink? Boots in fluorescent, neon shades in spotlight at World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (left) celebrates scoring their first goal against Iraq, and France's forward Kylian Mbappe (right) celebrates scoring his team's third goal against Senegal.
Norway's Erling Haaland (left) celebrates scoring their first goal against Iraq, and France's forward Kylian Mbappe (right) celebrates scoring his team's third goal against Senegal.

Some F&B outlets given extended liquor trading hours during World Cup

Restaurant and bar chain Harry’s, which is screening matches at its Boat Quay outlet, was reportedly one of the establishments to be granted extended alcohol trading hours.
Restaurant and bar chain Harry’s, which is screening matches at its Boat Quay outlet, was reportedly one of the establishments to be granted extended alcohol trading hours.

Sightings of HK star Aaron Kwok in Singapore spark speculation over filming, concert appearance

Hong Kong star Aaron Kwok was spotted at a hotel in Sentosa among other places in Singapore.
Hong Kong star Aaron Kwok was spotted at a hotel in Sentosa among other places in Singapore.

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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.