Singapore Tightens Haze Law with New Penalties

Singapore has updated its haze law to impose stricter penalties on firms involved in haze-producing activities. The changes include a potential $20m fine and the blocking of financial services for errant firms.

The amended Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA) enables Singapore to take preventive measures against haze pollution before it reaches the country's shores. This expansion of legal tools aims to address the root causes of haze pollution.

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu emphasized that haze is a result of human actions, particularly the irresponsible practices of firms seeking profit. She called for swift legal enhancements to trace corporate links and penalize those responsible.