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Shabana Begum

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Shabana has been an environment, climate and science journalist at The Straits Times since 2020. She graduated from the NTU Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. Her areas of interest include the links between climate change and health, biodiversity, weather, natural hazards and food security. Through her stories, Shabana aspires to give a voice to the voiceless in the environment scene. She was a co-host for Green Trails, a 2024 podcast special series.

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Singapore will form panel of experts to help investigations into haze-linked firms

The panel will comprise law firms, audit firms and investigative firms.
The panel will comprise law firms, audit firms and investigative firms.

NEA issues legal notices under haze law to 10 Singapore-based companies, including Asia Pulp & Paper

Failing to comply with NEA’s notices could result in the representatives of the firms being fined up to $5,000, jailed up to one month, or both.
Failing to comply with NEA’s notices could result in the representatives of the firms being fined up to $5,000, jailed up to one month, or both.

Drainage canal in flood-prone Bukit Timah fully upgraded after 7-year work on final stretch

The last 900m stretch of the Upper Bukit Timah canal has been enlarged. Work to upgrade this stretch started in 2019.
The last 900m stretch of the Upper Bukit Timah canal has been enlarged. Work to upgrade this stretch started in 2019.

A look back at South-east Asia’s strongest fire and haze episodes

Motorists drive through an apocalyptic orange landscape in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan province, Indonesia, on Oct 14.
Motorists drive through an apocalyptic orange landscape in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan province, Indonesia, on Oct 14.

Second haze mask distribution from Oct 23; those eligible include Singaporeans aged 60 and above

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said on Oct 22 that those aged 60 and above can collect the set of two masks in this exercise.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said on Oct 22 that those aged 60 and above can collect the set of two masks in this exercise.

Why is it difficult to identify companies linked to fires? How can S’pore’s haze law be strengthened?

As the blazes continue and the region grapples with bad air, the lack of action taken against errant firms have prompted questions about why prosecution is so challenging.
As the blazes continue and the region grapples with bad air, the lack of action taken against errant firms have prompted questions about why prosecution is so challenging.

Cloaked in grey: The causes and effects of haze in Singapore

Hazy conditions seen from Clementi at about 7.10am on Oct 17.
Hazy conditions seen from Clementi at about 7.10am on Oct 17.

Coming back to my childhood companion – Harry Potter – as an adult

The writer with her copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which she is intentionally taking her time to finish.
The writer with her copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which she is intentionally taking her time to finish.

PSI could go over 300 before haze improves once inter-monsoon period starts: Grace Fu

The Republic has endured its longest stretch of poor air quality since 2015.
The Republic has endured its longest stretch of poor air quality since 2015.

Lines form for N95 masks as haze situation persists; conditions could improve only by weekend

NEA had said on Oct 14 that residents can contact their nearest CCs to find out the operating hours and locations of haze shelters.
NEA had said on Oct 14 that residents can contact their nearest CCs to find out the operating hours and locations of haze shelters.

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