Singapore puts seven Indonesian firms on notice over toxic haze
The notices tell the companies to deploy fire fighting teams, stop burning or starting new fires and submit their action plans to Singapore's National Environmental Agency.
Singapore has issued warnings to seven Indonesian firms over toxic haze affecting the Southeast Asian region. The city-state's National Environmental Agency has been notified to deploy fire fighting teams, stop new fires, and submit action plans. The Indonesian government identified these seven companies, mainly pulpwood and timber suppliers in Sumatra, as responsible for the fires that have caused hazardous air quality.
Singapore's Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu stated that legal actions, including fines or charges, are possible to ensure compliance. The situation is fluid, and Singapore expects the haze to persist for some time. Air pollution levels in Singapore have reached "very unhealthy" on the International Air Quality Index, with tourists reporting heavy air pollution affecting sightseeing plans.
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