Vanessa Paige Chelvan
Correspondent
Vanessa is a transport correspondent at The Straits Times. She became a journalist in 2015, when she joined CNA as a crime and legal reporter. While there, she helmed coverage of some of the biggest criminal trials and legal developments in Singapore. After a brief detour into consulting, Vanessa returned to journalism, joining ST in 2024. She holds master’s degrees in strategic studies, and criminal justice and criminology. Away from work, Vanessa enjoys historical fiction and playground hopping with her twin boys.
Latest articles
New webpage showing MRT, LRT delays in real time to be launched on Dec 13
SMRT renews ageing track foundations to improve reliability on North-South, East-West lines
Shorter flights for travellers on some routes as S’pore, 5 other countries allow more direct paths
Singapore Airshow returns in 2026 with first-ever Space Summit; public tickets on sale from Dec 10
Passengers at Kembangan, Bedok face longer waits for MRT trains as EWL track work enters last stage
Appeal dismissed: High Court upholds Pritam Singh’s conviction
COE prices down across most categories; Cat B premium drops 4.6% to $123,900
Circle Line MRT service adjustments in early 2026: What you need to know
Longer waits for CCL trains from Jan 17 to April 19 due to tunnel works between three stations
Upgraded Ang Mo Kio CC offers new senior-focused programmes and workshops
