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
CCL tunnel-strengthening works nearly 50% complete, on track to finish by April 19
Marriage solemnisations to return to Canning Rise in 2029 after redevelopment
Singapore Airshow draws record 65,000 trade visitors in 4 days; next run set for Feb 15-20, 2028
Visitors to Singapore Airshow on Feb 7, 8 should use shuttle buses from Expo MRT station: Organiser
Parliament passes Bill that paves the way for ERP 2 and stricter mobility scooter rules
Mobility scooter users must be medically certified from June 1; some users exempted
S’pore to fully switch to new ERP system from Jan 1, 2027; Bill to make on-board unit compulsory
More rides on MRT in 2025 as LRT use fell; bus ride numbers still below pre-Covid-19 levels
A slice of joy: The life and legacy of Auntie Jessie’s sugee cake
Commuters call for better bus connectivity, more incentives in transport masterplan discussion
