{
  "id": 14737634,
  "title": "S’pore weighs action against firms linked to haze",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/spore-weighs-action-against-firms-linked-to-haze-14737634",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T15:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/10/15/s-pore-weighs-action-against-firms-linked-to-haze"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore is investigating the possibility of taking joint action against companies linked to forest fires in Indonesia, which have exacerbated the region's haze, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced. The Transboundary Haze Pollution Act empowers Singaporean authorities to prosecute and fine firms responsible for illegal land-clearing or burning, even if it occurs in neighboring countries. Wong expressed Singapore's willingness to offer assistance to Indonesia and continued cooperation with ASEAN partners in addressing the issue. He emphasized that while factors like weather and winds are beyond their control, the government will ensure support for those affected by the haze.",
  "summary": "Prime minister Lawrence Wong says the government will take action under Singapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act where warranted.",
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        "title": "S’pore weighs action against firms linked to haze",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/spore-weighs-action-against-firms-linked-to-haze",
        "published": "2026-10-15T15:55:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}