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Singapore weighs legal action against companies over worsening transboundary haze

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Singapore weighs legal action against companies over worsening transboundary haze. (2026, October 15). South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3371058/singapore-weighs-legal-action-against-companies-over-worsening-transboundary-haze?utm_source=rss_feed

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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore has indicated that the city-state may use its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act against companies responsible for peatland fires in Indonesia. This comes as the haze problem has intensified due to an extended dry period. Wong stated that they will consider legal action where necessary and might collaborate with other countries on the issue.
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Singapore is considering legal action against companies responsible for causing transboundary haze pollution, as reported on October 15, 2026. The decision follows worsening air quality across the island, with the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) ranging between 125 and 206, making it "very unhealthy" according to official standards. Environment Minister Grace Fu stated that action could be taken under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act after collecting relevant data. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also confirmed in a social media post that Singapore will take legal measures against firms responsible for Indonesian peatland fires if warranted, and will explore joint actions with other countries. The current haze crisis was exacerbated by an extended dry period.

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Indonesian Singapore Transboundary Haze Pollution Act

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Singapore GPE · 2× Indonesian NORP · 1× Lawrence Wong PERSON · 1× Wong PERSON · 1×

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The haze situation was worsened by the extended dry period, Wong added.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-15
🔮 Singapore weighs legal action against companies over worsening transboundary haze Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the city state could invoke transboundary laws against firms responsible for Indonesian peatland fires “Where warranted, we will take action under Singapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, and explore joint action with other countries,” he said in a social media post.
2026-10-15 · South China Morning Post
Singapore weighs legal action against companies over worsening transboundary haze · mixed framing

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Singapore weighs legal action against companies over worsening transboundary haze Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the city state could invoke transboundary laws against firms responsible for Indonesian peatland fires “Where warranted, we will take action under Singapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, and explore joint action with other countries,” he said in a social media post. uncertain
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The haze situation was worsened by the extended dry period, Wong added. asserted
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