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With no company prosecuted yet under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, legal experts map out the possible ways to enhance the law and other regulations in order to proactively manage risks of future haze incidents.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The haze situation across the country has improved today after no area recorded Air Polluti...

The choking haze from Indonesia's worst fire season in years has cloaked local towns and drifted across neighboring countries for weeks.

The specialist panel will probe companies that may be responsible for, or have contributed to, the fires causing haze in Singapore.

The haze situation is expected to improve as inter-monsoon conditions set in, the Meteorological Service Singapore said on Thursday.

Months of forest fires and toxic haze in Indonesia has severely disrupted daily life.

Favourable winds and wetter conditions are expected to help improve the haze situation in Singapore, the Meteorological Service Singapore said.

At last, over the weekend, the “haze” began to subside over Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, where I live. For nearly two months, the noxious air emanating from fires, mainly on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, had caused about 300,000 to suffer respiratory illness in Indonesia and led to a 260 per cent surge in asthma cases in Malaysia. As this blight on daily

The hourly PM2.5 entered the range at 11am with a reading of 57.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Malaysia’s recent haze episode carried an estimated RM8 billion in welfare losse...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The recent haze has cost some Malaysian businesses additional haze-related expenses of at l...

When sheltering from haze in indoor spaces, air filtration, cooling and ventilation need to be considered together, says SUSS’ Zuraimi Mohamed Sultan.

Dr Balakrishnan said Indonesia and Singapore have a “common commitment” to the sanctity of contracts as it reflects the credibility and competitiveness of both sides.

In a rare meeting attended by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Senior Minister K Shanmugam and Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu, Singapore outlined proposed legislative amendments that will make it an offence for companies to refuse independent assessments or fail to cooperate fully with investigators.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — There is no conclusive evidence that Malaysian-linked plantation companies were responsible...

Two days of rain at the start of the week have eased the haze and improved visibility in parts of Indonesia after months of forest and land fires.

Air quality across Singapore is expected to remain in the moderate range on Wednesday.

Garry Hazelton's body was found at his Hoeroa St home on October 7.

Rain has offered brief relief from wildfires in Indonesia, but underground peat fires continue to burn

The open house will take place from 10am to 8pm, but will not proceed if the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) crosses into the very unhealthy range.

As Singapore investigates companies over possible links to the haze, experts say sustainability certification can provide some assurance that green standards have been met, but does not guarantee that products are free from causing environmental harm.

An "oxygen bus" in Central Kalimantan is offering residents relief from choking wildfire haze, with medical staff administering oxygen as respiratory illnesses surge.

Singapore earlier issued notices under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act to 10 Singapore-based firms and 10 Indonesian firms.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Malaysia is breathing easier today, with only one place in the country still recording unhe...

In its advisory on Monday evening, the National Environment Agency said that prevailing winds and showers are expected over Singapore on Tuesday.

 MELAKA, Oct 26 — All educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Melaka will oper...

From a company linked to the maker of Indomie to a palm oil giant with plantations across Indonesia, here's what we know about the 10 Singapore-based firms issued haze notices.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Haze conditions continued to affect parts of Sarawak this morning, with seven air quality m...

On Sunday evening, the National Environment Agency said the 24-hour PSI for Monday was expected to be in the good to moderate band.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Keeping windows and doors shut during haze can help limit polluted air entering homes, but...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Eight areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 6pm today, with Serian IPD in S...

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 25 — Schools in Johor will reopen in phases, with the first phase on Monday (tomorrow) and Tuesda...

KUCHING, Oct 25 — Twenty-seven schools in the Tebedu district of Serian will be closed tomorrow due to haze, follo...

BAGAN DATUK, Oct 25 — Malaysia remains committed to its offer of assistance to Indonesia to address the transbound...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — With lunchtime approaching, Gerai Masakan Panas Che Daud in Taman Sri Rampai would normally...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Twelve areas recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 10 am today, with...

At 6am, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 105 to 142, while hourly the PM2.5 readings ranged from 58 to 78.

Though the hotspot and smoke haze situation may improve in areas experiencing showers, it may continue to stay elevated in areas experiencing prolonged periods of dry weather, "with a continued risk of transboundary haze occurrence", NEA said on Sunday.

At 3pm, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 96 to 119.

At 2pm, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 97 to 121, while the hourly PM2.5 readings ranged from 24 to 51.

At noon, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 97 to 126, while the hourly PM2.5 readings ranged from 16 to 42.

At 9am, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 102 to 135, while the hourly PM2.5 readings ranged from 28 to 40.

At 7am, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 104 to 140, while hourly the PM2.5 readings ranged from 44 to 62.

A test reveals worse air quality indoors than outside, while product testing shows that some expired masks still filter particles effectively. Talking Point finds out from experts why neither finding tells the whole story.

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu's comments came after videos of blackish rainwater were circulated on social media.

Authorities cited improving air quality and expected rainfall, with health and safety measures including mask-wearing to accompany the reopening.

NEA had issued notices to 10 Singapore-registered firms on Friday (Oct 23) to seek documents and information as part of its efforts to address transboundary haze pollution.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Air quality deteriorated further this afternoon, with 23 monitoring stations recording unhe...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Air quality deteriorated across several states this morning, with 21 monitoring stations br...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — While haze exposure poses health risks to the general population, high-risk groups such as...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Haze pushed air quality to hazardous levels in parts of the country this year, with the Air...

Showers are forecast over Singapore and the surrounding region on Saturday, said NEA, although smoke haze could continue to be transported from Sumatra.

The notices are an important next step in establishing the facts and gathering the evidence to determine whether companies have contributed to the haze, says Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu.

The specialist panel will comprise law firms, audit firms and investigative firms with expertise in conducting cross-border inquiries and investigations, says the Ministry of Law.

Jacaranda trees are turning parks and streets purple across Sydney, sparking a frenzied rush of photographers and weddings.

From unexpected breakouts to dry, irritated skin, haze may be affecting your complexion more than you realise. Find out how air pollution impacts your skin and what you can do to protect it.

Smog-choked city-state is threatening groups behind land burning in Indonesia

Sony Pictures Television has sealed a multiyear, first-look deal with content creator Thea Von Engelbrechten, who’s behind the popular “Moletown Drama” social platforms — which boast 2.5 million TikTok followers and 1 million Instagram followers. As part of the deal, Sony has the first-look rights to develop and produce original series from Von Engelbrechten

ASEAN's consensus-driven approach and a lack of enforcement mechanisms make legal action difficult, experts say.