Haze

MPs raise questions on $20m fine, delay in strengthening haze law, in six-hour debate

With the changes, which were passed after a six-hour debate, the authorities here will have more tools to investigate and act against firms linked to fires in the region.

Longer term health risks of haze need greater attention

Short-term exposure to high PM2.5 levels can irritate the eyes and airways, causing coughing and breathing difficulties.

Indonesian ministers map out scope of joint task force with Singapore to fight forest fires

Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir (2nd from left) chaired the Nov 3 coordination meeting, which discussed preparations for the task force with Singapore.

Errant firms face $20m fine, blocked financial services under changes to S’pore haze law

The Bill to amend the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act will also allow Singapore to take action even before the pollutive smoke reaches its shores.

At least 20% more visits to hospitals and polyclinics from start of haze in Sept to mid-October

The haze situation had led to more patients visiting private clinics, polyclinics as well as the emergency departments in hospitals.

Over 9 in 10 pre-schools have air-con, but air purifiers needed during haze: Goh Pei Ming

All pre-schools are required by ECDA to have air purifiers covering key teaching and learning spaces used by children during haze periods, Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming said on Nov 3.

Employers should bear cost of haze-related work suspensions, not employees: Dinesh Vasu Dash

Employers are free to adopt additional measures that are specific to their needs, Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash said.

Too many air quality indicators may complicate public messaging on haze: Grace Fu

The NEA currently provides two indicators of air quality: a PSI forecast for the next 24 hours, and an hourly PM2.5 reading.

S’pore will work with ASEAN members to establish haze centre, tackle root causes of haze: Grace Fu

The root cause of the haze blanketing Singapore and the region in September and October is the fires raging on forest and plantation land in Indonesia.

Why Singapore can’t afford a hazy October each year

Haze and climate change amplify each other, says the writer.

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