Singapore aims to tighten haze law amid hurdles in gathering evidence, securing cooperation: Grace Fu
This aims to address enforcement gaps and improve the country’s ability to hold to account those responsible for the fires
Singapore is considering tightening its transboundary haze law to tackle enforcement gaps and enhance its ability to hold accountable those responsible for the fires. Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu highlighted two challenges in enforcing the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act: gathering evidence and securing cooperation from foreign companies.
Singapore has already served legal notices under the law to 10 Indonesian firms and 10 Singapore-registered companies involved in palm oil or forestry businesses. The Government is forming a specialist panel to support cross-border inquiries into identified companies' operations, corporate relationships, and supply chains. Additionally, Singapore is reviewing its law to address enforcement gaps and strengthen corporate accountability.
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