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Wong Weighs Haze Prosecutions as Singapore Air Quality Worsens

The pledge comes as smoke from Indonesian wildfires blankets parts of Southeast Asia, closing schools and fuelling a surge in respiratory complaints across the region. The city-state topped IQAir's live ranking of the world's most polluted major cities again early Friday, with Jakarta second and Kuala Lumpur fifth. "We are looking into which companies may be responsible for the fires," Wong said in a Facebook post late Thursday. "Where warranted…

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The Japan Times

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Singapore probing firms over haze-causing Indonesian fires

The city-state and neighboring Malaysia have been blanketed for weeks by toxic smog from a severe wildfire season in Indonesia.

2 hours ago·Chiyoda, Japan

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The Straits Times

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Palm oil stocks slide as Singapore probes haze firms

Palm oil stocks fall as Singapore probes firms over haze-causing fires and considers action under its transboundary haze law. Read more at straitstimes.com.

3 hours ago·Singapore, Singapore

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Free Malaysia Today News

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Singapore weighs haze prosecutions as air quality worsens

Smoke from Indonesian wildfires has blanketed parts of Southeast Asia, with Singapore and Malaysia among the worst affected.

3 hours ago·Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

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France24

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Radio France Internationale

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Wong weighs haze prosecutions as Singapore air quality worsens

3 hours ago·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

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Asia One

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PM Wong says Singapore looking into companies behind Indonesia fires: 'Where warranted, we will take action'

Singapore is looking into which companies may be responsible for ongoing forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. "Where warranted, we will take action under Singapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, and also explore joint action with other countries," the prime minister said in a social media post on Thursday (Oct 15) night.PM Wong's latest comment on the issue comes a day after Sustainability and the Envir…

4 hours ago·Singapore

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thairath.co.th

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Singapore Reports Extremely Poor Air Pollution Levels; Prime Minister Wong Is Poised to Prosecute Companies Responsible for Causing Smoke From Indonesian Forest Fires.

Singapore has reported worsening air quality due to haze from Indonesian forest fires. The central region has a PSI of 226, considered very poor. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is considering legal action against companies involved.

4 hours ago

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