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Singapore· SingaporeSingapore toughens anti-haze law with new penalties and powers
Singapore has amended its anti-haze law to include arrest powers, significantly larger fines for companies, and potential restrictions on those linked to transboundary air pollution.
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Singapore toughens anti-haze law with new penalties and powers
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support stricter lawspositiveShow 6 posts
started 12h ago•Last update 3h ago
The government is strengthening the law with new penalties and powers to combat transboundary haze pollution.
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clarification on retroactivityneutralShow 1 post
started 4h ago•Last update 4h ago
New offenses and penalties under the amended haze law will not apply retroactively, though improved procedures may aid existing investigations.
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need for regional cooperationneutralShow 1 post
started 10h ago•Last update 10h ago
Singapore acknowledges that transboundary haze is a complex problem requiring regional cooperation and information sharing with neighbors like Indonesia.
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