Singapore to send haze prevention notices to 7 companies in Indonesia responsible for fires

Channel NewsAsia (CNA)State / PublicCenter9 hr. ago

Singapore has announced it will issue preventive notices to seven Indonesian companies linked to forest fires that contribute to regional haze. The notices, issued under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act by the National Environment Agency (NEA), require the companies to take immediate action to extinguish fires on their land and submit plans to prevent future occurrences. Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu stated that the government will continue monitoring the situation and may consider additional measures, including fines, depending on the effectiveness of the notices. While Singapore has previously offered assistance to Indonesia in combating fires, it remains unclear whether Indonesia has accepted the latest offer of support, including civilian firefighting aid and cloud-seeding operations.

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The Straits TimesParty-aligned🔒Center9 hr. ago

Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) will issue legal notices to seven Indonesian companies suspected of contributing to the transboundary haze affecting the country. These notices, issued under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA), require the companies to stop burning on their lands and submit plans to extinguish existing fires. Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu stated that investigations using satellite imagery and meteorological data identified these companies as contributors to the haze. The government anticipates the haze will persist for three to four weeks and has prepared measures such as distributing masks and potentially rescheduling exams if conditions worsen. This follows Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's earlier statement that Singapore would investigate and take action against companies responsible for haze-causing fires.

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The Straits TimesParty-aligned🔒Centeryesterday

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced that the government is investigating which companies are responsible for the haze caused by fires. He emphasized that Singapore will take legal action against those found accountable under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act when necessary.

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