The toxic haze has caused the longest continuous stretch of unhealthy air in Singapore since 2015, with 12 consecutive days of pollution. In Indonesia, the fires have led to more than 280,000 recorded cases of respiratory infections and turned skies orange in regions like Central Kalimantan. The haze has also forced school closures across multiple Malaysian states, prompting Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to warn that all culpable firms will face legal action.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Singapore Pursues Ultimate Controllers of Indonesia Haze Firms
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The government is issuing notices to three additional Indonesian businesses suspected of triggering the region's most severe wildfire season in 11 years. Senior Minister K Shanmugam announced that Singapore's probe now extends beyond individual land concession holders to target the parent groups and individuals who ultimately control those entities. The Singapore Exchange has queried seven listed agri-companies, including Wilmar International, First Resources, and Indofood Agri, to determine their connection to the fires.
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