Singapore looking into which companies responsible for haze-causing fires, may take legal action: PM Wong

Singapore is also exploring joint action with other countries, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

The haze in central Bishan on Oct 15, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Marcus Mark Ramos)

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SINGAPORE: Singapore is looking into which companies may be responsible for the forest and peatland fires in Indonesia that have caused the worsening haze , Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Thursday (Oct 15).

"Where warranted, we will take action under Singapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, and explore joint action with other countries," he said in a social media post.

The haze situation is worsened by the extended dry period, said Mr Wong.

Singapore has offered its assistance to Indonesia and will continue working closely with the country and other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to address the issue, he said.

N95 and equivalent masks are being distributed to vulnerable Singaporeans , while air-conditioned shelters are being made available at community clubs and selected residents’ network and residents’ committee centres.

"We will ensure support is available to those who need it," he said.

"We cannot control the weather or winds, or what happens beyond our borders. But we will do everything we can to protect Singaporeans, while working with our neighbours to address the haze’s underlying causes," said Mr Wong.

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新加坡总理黄循财表示，新加坡也在探索与其他国家采取联合行动。

2026年10月15日，碧山中心城区的雾霾。（图片：CNA/Marcus Mark Ramos）

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新加坡：新加坡总理黄循财周四（10月15日）表示，新加坡正在调查哪些公司可能应对印尼森林和泥炭地火灾负责，这些火灾导致了日益严重的雾霾。

他在社交媒体上发帖称：“在必要情况下，我们将根据新加坡的《跨境烟霾污染法》采取行动，并探讨与其他国家采取联合行动。”

黄先生表示，持续的干旱加剧了雾霾情况。

他说，新加坡已向印度尼西亚提供援助，并将继续与该国和其他东盟伙伴密切合作，解决这一问题。

新加坡政府正在向弱势群体分发 ​​N95 及同等口罩，同时在民众俱乐部、部分居民网络中心和居民委员会中心提供空调避难所。

他说：“我们将确保需要帮助的人能够获得帮助。”

黄先生表示：“我们无法控制天气、风向，也无法控制境外发生的事情。但我们将竭尽所能保护新加坡人民，同时与邻国合作，解决雾霾的根本原因。”

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