Parliament to debate proposed amendments to Transboundary Haze Pollution Act
Parliament is set to debate proposed amendments to the transboundary haze law after Singapore was hit by its worst haze episode since 2015.
A proposal has been submitted to Parliament seeking the establishment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate the 1983 'Black July' tragedy and its impact, according to the source. The proposal, presented by NPP MPs Thanura Dissanayake and Bhagya Sri Herath, aims to comprehensively study the incidents and submit findings and recommendations to Parliament on promoting national reconciliation and providing relief to those affected.
The motion, signed by 51 NPP MPs, asserts that 'Black July' had devastating economic, social, and cultural consequences for decades, with thousands of lives lost, extensive property damage, and long-lasting psychological and social harm. The proposed committee would uncover the factors that led to the incident and identify those responsible, and provide just relief or redress to the affected individuals.
The committee would have the power to summon individuals, obtain evidence, enlist expert assistance, and present interim reports. It would submit its final report to Parliament within six months or a further period granted by Parliament.
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