Singapore keeping options open on haze prosecution against companies as it collects, reviews data: Grace Fu

Singapore's hourly PM2.5 reading hit its highest level since 2015 on Wednesday, as worsening haze prompted sports facility closures and other precautionary measures.

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu speaking to the media at Yuhua Community Club on Oct 14, 2026.. (Photo: CNA/Raj Nadarajan)

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SINGAPORE: Singapore is keeping its options open on taking action under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act as it collects and reviews data on the ongoing haze situation, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu on Wednesday (Oct 14).

Speaking to reporters at a mask collection event at Yuhua Community Club on Wednesday night, Ms Fu said Singapore would give "due consideration" to the data.

She also expressed hope that Indonesia would be able to bring the fires under control despite challenging weather conditions.

"It's a very difficult year because of El Nino. The weather has been very dry, and we know that the issues are very complex. We wish them well, and we stand ready to assist them where we can," she said.

CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less Ms Fu added that Singapore looked forward to discussing the issue with its Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) counterparts at the regional level.

Ms Fu added that Singapore looked forward to discussing the issue with its Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) counterparts at the regional level.

On Singapore's offer to help Indonesia fight the forest fires, Ms Fu said there has been no update so far.

"Our offer to help remains there, and we're very happy to discuss with our counterparts if they so wish," she added.

When asked what assistance Singapore could provide, she said: "We offer very general assistance in any form that they think is suitable and is needed. We want our assistance to be relevant, so we have basically made an open offer for assistance."

On Indonesia's aim of extinguishing the fires within a month, Ms Fu said Singapore hoped it would succeed.

"We sincerely hope that that will be the case. And as I said, it's a difficult task given the current climate conditions. But we wish that they are able to achieve their objective," added the minister.

View of the haze from Mount Faber on Oct 14, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Jeremy Long)

Singapore's air quality deteriorated sharply on Wednesday, with the hourly PM2.5 reading in the west reaching 288 at 3pm – the highest recorded in Singapore since 2015.

Hourly PM2.5 readings were also in the high range in the south, east and central regions, while the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) was in the unhealthy range across Singapore as of 3pm.

The worsening conditions prompted Sport Singapore to temporarily close all outdoor and non-air-conditioned facilities at ActiveSG sport centres in the west, while SAFRA Toa Payoh has suspended outdoor activities and closed its swimming pool.

The government also began the phased distribution of N95 masks on Wednesday after PM2.5 levels reached the very high range.

The masks are available progressively at designated collection points. Air-conditioned rooms at community clubs and selected Residents' Committee and Residents' Network centres have also been set up as haze shelters.

An air-conditioned room that is now used as a haze shelter at Yuhua Community Club. (Photo: CNA/Raj Nadarajan)

When asked for an update on the distribution exercise, Ms Fu said the government was working with different sectors, including contractors who will bring vending machines to different parts of Singapore.

"We are using all our distribution points as effectively as we can," she said.

"Of course, the machines will have to take some time to reach the entire island. So we urge patience on the part of Singaporeans, and we will as quickly as possible bring all the masks to every part of the country."

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周三，新加坡每小时 PM2.5 读数达到 2015 年以来的最高水平，雾霾加剧导致体育设施关闭和其他预防措施。

2026年10月14日，永续发展及环境部长傅海燕在裕华民众俱乐部接受媒体采访。（图片：中央社/Raj Nadarajan）

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新加坡：新加坡永续发展及环境部长傅海燕周三（10月14日）表示，新加坡正在收集和审查有关当前雾霾情况的数据，并根据《跨境烟霾污染法》采取相应行动，因此新加坡将保留多种选择。

周三晚，傅女士在裕华民众俱乐部举行的口罩募捐活动上对记者表示，新加坡将“认真考虑”这些数据。

她还表示，尽管天气条件恶劣，但她希望印尼能够控制住火势。

“由于厄尔尼诺现象，今年情况非常艰难。天气异常干燥，我们也知道问题非常复杂。我们祝愿他们一切顺利，并随时准备在力所能及的范围内提供帮助，”她说。

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对于新加坡提出帮助印尼扑灭森林火灾，傅女士表示目前还没有任何最新消息。

她补充说：“我们仍然愿意提供帮助，如果对方有此意愿，我们非常乐意与他们进行讨论。”

当被问及新加坡可以提供哪些援助时，她说：“我们提供各种形式的援助，只要他们认为合适且需要即可。我们希望我们的援助切合实际，所以我们基本上公开表示愿意提供援助。”

傅女士表示，对于印尼提出的在一个月内扑灭大火的目标，新加坡希望印尼能够成功。

“我们衷心希望情况如此。正如我所说，鉴于目前的形势，这是一项艰巨的任务。但我们希望他们能够实现目标，”部长补充道。

2026年10月14日，从花柏山看到的雾霾景象。（图片：CNA/Jeremy Long）

新加坡的空气质量周三急剧恶化，西部地区的PM2.5小时读数在下午3点达到288，这是自2015年以来新加坡记录到的最高值。

截至下午 3 点，新加坡南部、东部和中部地区的 PM2.5 小时读数也处于较高水平，而 24 小时污染物标准指数 (PSI) 则处于不健康水平。

由于情况恶化，新加坡体育理事会暂时关闭了西部 ActiveSG 体育中心的所有室外和非空调设施，而 SAFRA Toa Payoh 也暂停了户外活动并关闭了游泳池。

周三，PM2.5 浓度达到非常高的水平后，政府也开始分阶段分发 N95 口罩。

口罩已陆续在指定领取点发放。社区俱乐部以及部分居民委员会和居民网络中心也已设立空调房间作为雾霾避难所。

裕华社区俱乐部内一间装有空调的房间，目前被用作雾霾避难所。（图片：CNA/Raj Nadarajan）

当被问及分发工作的最新进展时，傅女士表示，政府正在与包括承包商在内的不同部门合作，这些承包商将把自动售货机运送到新加坡的不同地区。

“我们正在尽可能有效地利用所有分销点，”她说。

“当然，这些机器需要一些时间才能送到全岛各地。因此，我们恳请新加坡民众耐心等待，我们将尽快把所有口罩送到全国各地。”

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