{
  "id": 16685437,
  "title": "Explainer: Are Malaysian-linked firms in trouble over Singapore's haze notices?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/explainer-are-malaysian-linked-firms-in-trouble-over-singapores-haze",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T01:06:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/10/1564383/explainer-are-malaysian-linked-firms-trouble-over-singapores"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore has issued notices to four companies with connections to Malaysian-listed firms as part of efforts to tackle the haze plaguing the region. These notices do not imply responsibility for the fires in Indonesia, but rather require the companies to provide information about their land concessions, corporate relationships, and fire prevention measures in Indonesia. Two of the firms are subsidiaries of TSH Resources Bhd listed on Bursa Malaysia, while Wilmar International Ltd, with a significant stake from Malaysia's PPB Group Bhd, is also included. The fourth company, Kencana Agri Ltd, has an indirect connection through Wilmar's stake. The notices are part of Singapore's Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, which allows the country to seek information from companies regarding haze pollution caused by overseas fires. While receiving a notice does not imply guilt, companies found responsible for pollution can face fines of up to S$2 million and penalties for non-compliance. TSH Resources two subsidiaries have until November 2 to respond to the request for information. The outcome of further action will depend on the findings of Singapore's investigators.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Four companies with links to Malaysian-listed groups have been caught up in Singapore's efforts to tackle the haze that has lingered across the region for weeks.",
  "key_points": [
    "Singapore issues notices to four Malaysian-linked firms over haze pollution.",
    "Two firms are subsidiaries of TSH Resources Bhd listed on Bursa Malaysia.",
    "Non-compliance can result in fines up to S$2 million for responsible companies."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Singapore is leveraging its transboundary pollution laws to force greater corporate transparency from regional firms regarding their land management and fire prevention practices in Indonesia.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Singapore looking to strengthen haze law, may make amendments to address enforcement gaps: Grace Fu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/singapore-looking-to-strengthen-haze-law-may-make-amendments-to",
        "published": "2026-10-27T03:41:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}