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Lee Nian Tjoe

Senior Transport Correspondent

Nian Tjoe’s first article was published in 1999. He was with SPH Magazines for eight years, before working for 11 years in communications. He joined The Straits Times in 2022 as a senior transport correspondent. When he is not pounding the streets – walking, cycling or riding, aboard a bus or train, or behind the wheel – Nian Tjoe puts together the Motoring section of the newspaper and hosts a podcast on transport issues.

Latest articles

Space tech specialisation at Ngee Ann Poly among announcements at Space Summit

EDB's office for Space Technology & Industry signed a letter of intent with the Spanish space agency to promote industry collaborations.

Singapore to set up national space agency on April 1 to develop and run space capabilities

Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng speaking at the opening of the inaugural Space Summit on Feb 2.

Rental car population hits high of 95,857 vehicles in 2025 amid high COE prices

Rental cars are becoming more prevalent in Singapore with high COE prices.

Bentley Supersports in action, super-quick EV chargers at Great World, Puma x McLaren merchandise

ntfast30 - Supersports: Full send is a film by Travis Pastrana and Bentley.

CREDIT: BENTLEY MOTORS

Bold Kia EV4 stands out among electric vehicles

Kia EV4 for Life motoring review photographed on Jan 27, 2026.

MG S6 is the range king of Category A EVs

Outdoor shoot for the MG S6 on Jan 20, 2026. Car review: MG S6.

30,000 people used shuttle buses during week 1 of planned CCL disruption; tunnel works on track

Commuters queue and board shuttle bus service 37A at Upper Serangoon Road above NEL’s Serangoon MRT Station on Jan 28, 2026. There is a service adjustment between Mountbatten and Paya Lebar MRT stations on the Circle Line from 17 January to 19 April 2026.

Nio firefly is China’s biggest rival to the Mini

Interior and exterior of the Nio firefly on Jan 14, 2026.

Toyota Vios grows up with frugal hybrid tech

Outdoor shoot for the Toyota Vios on Jan 16, 2026. Car review: Toyota Vios.

Porsche Le Mans winner at Jewel Changi Airport, rare BMWs, Jensen Interceptor revival

ntfast23 - Porsche and Singapore artist Priscilla Tey unveil Lunar New Year Mural for the Year of the Horse.
Credit: Porsche