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Beyond profits, oil palm investors in S’pore must demand accountability over haze

SGX-listed firms under scrutiny for the recent haze have long had measures against fire risks, but the problem keeps recurring as they collectively report hundreds of fires annually.

  • Singapore's NEA issued notices to seven Indonesian palm oil companies
  • Companies claim fires in their concessions didn't significantly impact operations
  • Investors must assess broader consequences like productivity loss and healthcare costs

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