Singapore invokes transboundary haze law against 7 firms as Indonesian fires worsen

Singapore identified seven companies allegedly involved in Indonesian wildfires causing severe haze, and will issue notices under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act requiring preventive measures. This marks a rare cross-border legal action under a 2014 law, escalating bilateral pressure on Indonesia to address slash-and-burn practices. The effectiveness of enforcement remains uncertain as companies are likely based in Indonesia, complicating jurisdiction.