Key Takeaways
- • Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) will investigate companies found responsible for transboundary haze affecting Singapore, according to Minister Grace Fu.
- • Seven companies located in Sumatra, Indonesia have been identified as sources of Singapore's worsening haze, per NEA investigations.
- • NEA will issue preventive measure notices under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act to companies found to be contributing to the haze.
- • Singapore is exploring joint action with Indonesia and has sent a diplomatic note on hotspots, while Prime Minister Wong has not ruled out legal action.
Summary
The National Environment Agency (NEA) will investigate all companies found responsible for causing transboundary haze in Singapore, Minister Grace Fu said on Friday, as reported by The Straits Times. Fu said NEA remains committed to taking enforcement action against errant companies, and that establishing which companies are responsible requires information from various sources.
In response to media questions, Fu revealed that seven companies are located in Sumatra and were identified for the haze episode on October 8. Seven companies in Sumatra have been identified as sources of Singapore's worsening haze following investigations by the NEA. Where companies are found to be contributing to haze in Singapore, NEA will send preventive measure notices under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said Singapore is looking into companies responsible for haze-causing fires and may take legal action, with Singapore also exploring joint action with regional partners. Separately, Singapore has sent a diplomatic note to Indonesia on hotspots, and NEA has requested more information on the Singapore firms under investigation, according to Minister Masagos Zulkifli.
The Straits Times coverage notes that the seven companies are the basis for the enforcement process, though the publicly available source material does not disclose their names, sizes, or the specific penalties that could apply.
In response to media questions, Fu revealed that seven companies are located in Sumatra and were identified for the haze episode on October 8. Seven companies in Sumatra have been identified as sources of Singapore's worsening haze following investigations by the NEA. Where companies are found to be contributing to haze in Singapore, NEA will send preventive measure notices under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said Singapore is looking into companies responsible for haze-causing fires and may take legal action, with Singapore also exploring joint action with regional partners. Separately, Singapore has sent a diplomatic note to Indonesia on hotspots, and NEA has requested more information on the Singapore firms under investigation, according to Minister Masagos Zulkifli.
The Straits Times coverage notes that the seven companies are the basis for the enforcement process, though the publicly available source material does not disclose their names, sizes, or the specific penalties that could apply.
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