Singapore moves to toughen anti-haze law with arrest powers and bigger fines
The gist
Singapore's parliament moved to toughen its anti-haze law with arrest powers and bigger fines.
The law targets companies linked to Indonesian wildfires whose smoke blankets the city-state.
How it unfolded
- Oct 16, 2026Singapore was shrouded in haze caused by fires in Indonesia.
- Oct 27, 2026Indonesia and Singapore looked to set up a joint task force on haze from Indonesia's wildfires, their foreign ministers said after meeting in Jakarta to reaffirm ties amid weeks of tensions.
- Nov 4, 2026Singapore's parliament moved to toughen its anti-haze law with arrest powers, bigger fines and potential restrictions on companies linked to transboundary air pollution.