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Singapore investigates companies over Indonesian haze
Singapore is expanding its investigation into companies potentially linked to forest and land fires in Indonesia that have caused transboundary haze. The National Environment Agency (NEA) has issued notices to 20 companies: ten Indonesian firms and ten Singapore-registered companies operating in the palm oil and forestry sectors.
The Indonesian firms received Preventive Measure Notices (PMNs) requiring them to deploy firefighters, cease burning activities, and submit plans to prevent recurring fires. The Singapore-registered firms, including Wilmar International, Golden Agri International, and First Resources, have been asked to disclose corporate linkages, land concession details, and fire prevention efforts under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA).
To assist in these complex cross-border inquiries, Singapore's Ministry of Law is establishing a specialist panel comprising legal, audit, and investigative experts. Davinder Singh Chambers has been appointed to coordinate the panel's work. Companies identified for investigation will be required to hire experts from this panel and submit detailed audit reports to the government.
Air quality in Singapore has fluctuated between moderate and unhealthy levels due to the haze. While recent heavy rainfall has helped reduce fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations in several areas, the situation remains a significant concern for the region.
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Davinder Singh Chambers · Indonesia · Ministry of Law · National Environment Agency · Singapore · Wilmar International Ltd
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Singapore's Ministry of Law is forming a specialist panel of legal, audit, and investigative experts. berita.rtm.gov.my · www.beritaharian.sg · theindependent.sg
- [DISPUTED] NEA issued Preventive Measure Notices to 10 Indonesian companies. businessnews.com.my · theindependent.sg
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Transboundary Haze Pollution Act allows Singapore to fine companies up to 100,000 Singapore dollars per day. mediakampung.com
- [DISPUTED] The National Environment Agency (NEA) issued notices to 10 Singapore-registered companies regarding Indonesian fires. malaysiatribune.news · mediakampung.com · businessnews.com.my · berita.rtm.gov.my · theindependent.sg
- [● 3 SOURCES] Wilmar International, Golden Agri International, and First Resources are among the companies being investigated. malaysiatribune.news · mediakampung.com · businessnews.com.my
- [● 2 SOURCES] El Niño has contributed to worsening drought and fire conditions. mediakampung.com · berita.rtm.gov.my
- [● 2 SOURCES] The haze in Singapore is linked to forest and land fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan. disway.id · businessnews.com.my
- [● 2 SOURCES] Davinder Singh Chambers has been appointed to coordinate the work of the specialist panel. www.beritaharian.sg · theindependent.sg