Singapore keeping options open on haze prosecution against companies as it collects, reviews data: Grace Fu
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that Singapore is investigating companies linked to forest and peatland fires in Indonesia that have caused worsening haze across the region.
- The PSI hit a season high of 212 on Oct 15, triggering potential enforcement under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, which targets companies causing fires keeping pollution above 101 for 24 hours.
- Environmental group Greenpeace identified Singapore-listed firms Bumitama Agri and First Resources, along with First Borneo Plantations, as linked to Indonesia plantation areas where fires and smoke were detected.
- The Government is distributing N95 masks and air-conditioned shelters to vulnerable residents, as Prime Minister Wong stated, "We will ensure support is available to those who need it."
- Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir confirmed on Oct 15 that Indonesia will accept foreign assistance to fight the fires, with President Prabowo Subianto approving technical-level discussions to manage the crisis.
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Gasping for clean air: Singapore battles relentless haze as Prime Minister Wong warns of action
Singapore continues to grapple with severe haze that is disrupting daily life and businesses, as authorities roll out protective measures — and issue warnings.
Singapore collecting data on haze, will ‘keep its options open’ on taking legal action: Minister
SINGAPORE: Singapore is "keeping its options open" on whether it will take action against errant companies under its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu on Oct 14.
Forest fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra have caused haze to spread as far as neighboring Singapore and Malaysia.
Singapore 'keeping options open' on possible action under haze law, says Grace Fu
Singapore is "keeping our options open" under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA) as haze continues to affect the Republic, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said on Wednesday (Oct 14).The law criminalises conduct that causes or contributes to haze pollution in Singapore.When asked about possible prosecution against firms, Fu said Singapore was currently collecting data and would...
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