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
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
Singapore Airshow 2026 to feature aerial displays by six air forces and two jetmakers
China, Indonesia, Malaysia top Changi Airport markets in 2025; total passenger traffic hits record
Cat A COE premium climbs 7.3% to $109,501; Cat B rate up 2.1%
CCL stations crowded but calm on first workday of service changes as scores urged to take buses
