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National Environment Agency

PM2.5 level returns to elevated range across S’pore after improvements to air quality overnight

Tourists at Pagoda street in Chinatown at 12.55pm on Oct 23.
Tourists at Pagoda street in Chinatown at 12.55pm on Oct 23.

Air quality improves across Singapore after 18 days of unhealthy air

Less hazy conditions seen in the Chinatown area at about 3pm on Oct 22.
Less hazy conditions seen in the Chinatown area at about 3pm on Oct 22.

Haze in Singapore: Air quality improves with ‘normal’ PM2.5 readings across the island

Hazy conditions seen at Clementi area at about 7.10am on Oct 22.
Hazy conditions seen at Clementi area at about 7.10am on Oct 22.

ST Explains

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.

Haze in Singapore: PM2.5 readings ‘normal’ in northern, southern, eastern regions

Hazy conditions seen Marina Bay Sands at about 1 pm on Oct 21.
Hazy conditions seen Marina Bay Sands at about 1 pm on Oct 21.

Which are the 10 Indonesian firms issued notices under Singapore’s haze law?

Vehicles travelling along Seletar Link during hazy conditions on Oct 20. NEA has issued legal notices to 10 companies in Indonesia under Singapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act.
Vehicles travelling along Seletar Link during hazy conditions on Oct 20. NEA has issued legal notices to 10 companies in Indonesia under Singapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act.

Haze in Singapore: Unhealthy PSI levels hit most regions as air quality dips

Hazy conditions seen at Tanjong Pagar on Oct 20.
Hazy conditions seen at Tanjong Pagar on Oct 20.

Firefly plans to resume all Subang-Seletar flights on Oct 22 after haze cancellations

A passenger looking at Firefly aircraft parked on the tarmac at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, on Oct 13.
A passenger looking at Firefly aircraft parked on the tarmac at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, on Oct 13.

NEA issues notices to three more companies in Indonesia over haze role

The RTS link bridge shrouded in haze, as seen from Urbanville@Woodlands at around 12.50pm on Oct 18.
The RTS link bridge shrouded in haze, as seen from Urbanville@Woodlands at around 12.50pm on Oct 18.

Asia Pulp & Paper, tied to haze-linked suppliers, given temporary restrictions by SEC

Under this notice, APP is subjected to daily fire response reporting requirements and strict monitoring to ensure effective fire prevention and suppression.
Under this notice, APP is subjected to daily fire response reporting requirements and strict monitoring to ensure effective fire prevention and suppression.

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