SINGAPORE, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Singapore will issue preventive measure notices (PMNs) to three more Indonesian companies suspected of being linked to fires in Kalimantan that may have contributed to transboundary haze in the city-state.
World : Singapore To Issue Haze Notices To Three More Indonesian Companies
Singapore, NEA, haze, Indonesia, fire
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- The latest move follows the issuance of similar notices to seven companies in Indonesia on Friday over fires in Sumatra, bringing the number of companies targeted under Singapore's Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA) to 10.
- “There are indications that smoke from fires in Kalimantan on lands held via concessions under three additional companies in Indonesia could have moved to Singapore,” NEA said.
- "NEA remains committed to taking enforcement action against errant companies found responsible for causing transboundary haze in Singapore," it added.
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Also reported by Malay Mail
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