Singapore-listed First Resources welcomes authorities' probe over haze links, including on-ground checks

The palm oil producer said it is confident that an objective review of the available evidence will prove that it does not engage in any land clearing by fire, whether directly or indirectly.

People wearing protective masks walk through the street as haze from wildfires shrouds Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, on Oct 14, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Arief Rahman Septian Prathama)

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SINGAPORE: Palm oil producer First Resources said on Tuesday (Oct 20) that it welcomes on-the-ground inspections by the authorities as well as documentary and technical reviews, adding that it fully supports a "thorough, evidence-based examination of facts" into the ongoing haze situation.

In a filing on the Singapore Exchange, the company said it is confident that an objective review of the available evidence will prove that it does not engage in any land clearing by fire, whether directly or indirectly.

Such evidence may include the chronology of hotspot detections and fire progression based on satellite imagery, documentary evidence of action taken to suppress and extinguish fires and spatial analyses showing the continued protection of conservation areas, said First Resources.

Noting "recent statements regarding the Singapore Government's intention to pursue all available legal and regulatory measures" against haze-linked businesses, First Resources said it welcomes documentary, technical and on-the-ground checks where necessary to provide context and support an accurate understanding of the situation.

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 The company was referring to statements by Singapore's leaders, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Senior Minister K Shanmugam, signalling the country's intention to take legal action against companies responsible for the fires causing the haze.

The company was referring to statements by Singapore's leaders, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Senior Minister K Shanmugam, signalling the country's intention to take legal action against companies responsible for the fires causing the haze.

Last week, Mr Wong said Singapore will take action under its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act where warranted. The National Environment Agency (NEA) has since issued haze prevention notices to 10 companies.

On Monday, Mr Shanmugam said Singapore will use "every legal and regulatory lever at our disposal to exert pressure where it matters", including on companies' bottom lines and access to financing.

Mr Shanmugam on Monday acknowledged First Resources' prior statements on its zero-burning policy and its firefighting efforts, but said statements alone are insufficient and must be backed by evidence.

"We will ask for the full facts and we will act based on the facts," he said.

Denying its responsibility in the ongoing haze, First Resources said on Tuesday that it has a longstanding zero-burning policy, which is strictly enforced across its operations, and is committed to transparency and accountability.

"We believe that any assessment of the source of fires should be based on verified facts, scientific evidence and a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances on the ground," the company said.

It added that the group remains open to constructive suggestions on how collective efforts to prevent and manage fires can be further strengthened.

"Addressing the complex challenge of transboundary haze requires sustained collaboration among governments, companies, local communities and other stakeholders," said First Resources.

CNA has reached out to NEA on whether the agency intends to take up First Resources' invitation for inspections.

First Resources was established in 1992 and has been listed in Singapore since 2007. It manages more than 200,000 hectares of oil palm plantations, including in North Sumatra and West Kalimantan.

The company was first named in an Oct 5 Greenpeace report as being linked to companies whose plantation concessions were contributing to the current haze season.

In response to queries from the Indonesia Stock Exchange, the company said over the weekend that forest and land fire incidents have not had a significant impact on its production targets.

First Resources' share price on the Singapore bourse has tumbled more than 10 per cent since it was named in the Greenpeace report. On Tuesday, the stock closed at S$3.74 (US$2.93) per share.

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新加坡：棕榈油生产商第一资源公司周二（10月20日）表示，欢迎当局进行实地检查以及文件和技术审查，并补充说，该公司完全支持对当前雾霾情况进行“彻底、基于证据的事实调查”。

该公司在提交给新加坡交易所的文件中表示，它有信心，对现有证据进行客观审查将证明，它没有直接或间接地从事任何用火清理土地的行为。

第一资源公司表示，此类证据可能包括基于卫星图像的热点探测和火灾蔓延的时间顺序、为抑制和扑灭火灾而采取的行动的书面证据，以及显示保护区持续受到保护的空间分析。

鉴于新加坡政府近期发表声明，表示将对与雾霾相关的企业采取一切可行的法律和监管措施，First Resources表示欢迎在必要时进行文件、技术和实地核查，以提供背景信息并帮助准确了解情况。

CNA游戏 猜词游戏 逐行破解单词 流行词游戏 用给定的字母组成单词 迷你数独 小谜题，大脑筋急转弯 迷你填字游戏 小方格，大挑战 单词搜索 尽可能多地找出单词 显示更多 显示更少 该公司指的是新加坡领导人，包括总理黄循财和高级部长尚穆根的声明，这些声明表明新加坡打算对造成烟霾的火灾负有责任的公司采取法律行动。

该公司指的是新加坡领导人，包括总理黄循财和高级部长尚穆根的声明，这些声明表明新加坡打算对造成烟雾的火灾负有责任的公司采取法律行动。

上周，黄先生表示，新加坡将在必要时依据《跨境烟霾污染法》采取行动。此后，国家环境局已向10家公司发出烟霾防治通知。

周一，尚穆根先生表示，新加坡将“利用一切法律和监管手段，在关键之处施加压力”，包括对企业的盈利能力和融资渠道施加压力。

尚穆根先生周一承认第一资源公司此前就其零燃烧政策和消防工作发表的声明，但他表示，仅凭声明是不够的，必须有证据支持。

他说：“我们会要求了解全部事实，并根据事实采取行动。”

周二，First Resources 否认对持续的雾霾负有责任，并表示公司长期以来奉行零燃烧政策，并在其所有运营活动中严格执行该政策，同时致力于透明度和问责制。

该公司表示：“我们认为，对火灾起因的任何评估都应该基于已核实的事实、科学证据以及对现场情况的全面了解。”

该组织还表示，他们仍然愿意接受关于如何进一步加强预防和控制火灾的集体努力的建设性建议。

“应对跨境雾霾这一复杂挑战需要各国政府、企业、当地社区和其他利益相关者之间持续的合作，”第一资源公司表示。

CNA已联系国家环境局，询问该机构是否打算接受第一资源公司的检查邀请。

第一资源公司成立于 1992 年，自 2007 年起在新加坡上市。该公司管理着超过 20 万公顷的油棕种植园，其中包括位于北苏门答腊和西加里曼丹的种植园。

该公司最早在 10 月 5 日绿色和平组织的一份报告中被点名，该报告称其与一些种植园特许经营权导致当前雾霾季节的公司有关联。

针对印尼证券交易所的问询，该公司周末表示，森林和土地火灾事件并未对其生产目标造成重大影响。

自绿色和平组织发布报告以来，第一资源公司在新加坡交易所的股价已下跌超过10%。周二，该股收于每股3.74新加坡元（2.93美元）。

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