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
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
1,700 diesel, diesel-hybrid goods vehicle owners to get $1.4m in road tax refunds after LTA error
SMRT’s $7m Bishan Depot upgrade uses automation to boost train overhaul capacity
30 mobility devices seized by LTA to tackle rise in fires linked to illegal devices
Cat B COE premium climbs 12.9% to $129,890 after falls in last two rounds; Cat A rate dips 0.9%
Independent panel suggests longer scheduled MRT closures in S’pore to speed up rail renewal
Yutong electric public buses in S’pore can’t be controlled remotely by Chinese manufacturer: LTA
Fresh election due for S’pore’s biggest motor traders’ group, as appeal court voids 2024 polls
