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Govt to propose changes to haze law in Parliament; firms linked to fires must provide access to info

The proposed changes will be tabled at the next parliamentary sitting, which begins on Nov 3.

(From second from left) Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Senior Minister K. Shanmugam and Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu during a meeting with various company representatives at the Treasury Building on Oct 28.

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Singapore and Indonesia are committed to contractual obligations: Vivian Balakrishnan

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Singapore, Indonesia committed at highest level to resolving bilateral issues: Vivian Balakrishnan

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Protesters rally in Indonesian cities against their government’s haze response, rising living costs

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More greenery retained in updated development plans for Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks

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More greenery retained in Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks under revised plans

A combined 11,000 homes will be built at both sites, about 1,200 less than initially planned.

For the 23ha Maju Forest, about 10ha of greenery will be retained, up from 8ha under plans unveiled by the HDB in July.

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Haze in Singapore: Before and after photos

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