Haze in Singapore: Netizens share special workplace arrangements
SINGAPORE: As the haze continues to settle over Singapore, many people are wondering whether companies have implemented special workplace arrangements for the safety of their workers. This topic has been discussed on Reddit , where workers openly shared their own experiences. The majority of the workplaces shared that they have implemented working from home as one of the practical working…
A group of runners in Singapore have found a creative solution to their exercise routine affected by the worsening air quality and haze. Organiser Joseph Estrella and the X-Run Singapore team held an inaugural indoor run at Marina Square, which is the country's first-ever mall run. The runners passed by shuttered shops while continuing their training, avoiding the haze on October 17.
The session, which lasted two hours and saw participants cover distances from 9km to 21km, went well, with many appreciating the cooler environment compared to treadmill workouts. X-Run Singapore plans to hold regular indoor runs during poor air quality conditions, with the next one scheduled for October 24. The haze conditions ranged from unhealthy to very unhealthy on the day of the indoor mall run, but have since improved.
However, an expected shift in wind direction could bring smoke haze back to Singapore by Tuesday night. Other sporting events, including the Great Eastern Women’s Run 2026 and the Singapore Half Marathon 2026, have been cancelled due to the haze conditions, with organizers citing safety concerns.
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