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Singapore toughens anti-haze laws with tenfold fine increase · 1 source tracked

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Singapore has enacted stricter laws to combat transboundary haze pollution, significantly increasing fines for companies responsible for forest fires. The amended Transboundary Pollution Haze Act now allows for daily fines up to S$1 million (US$780,000), a tenfold increase, with a total cap of S$20 million. These measures aim to improve enforcement and data verification, particularly following a severe haze episode. AI

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Singapore toughens anti-haze laws with tenfold fine increase · 1 source tracked

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kolette Lim ·

    Singapore passes tougher anti-haze laws, fines to increase 10 times against offenders

    Singapore’s parliament on Wednesday passed tougher penalties against companies responsible for forest fires in Indonesia, including curbs on related business dealings, as the city state doubles down on enforcement following one of its worst haze episodes in more than a decade. Th…

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