Singapore targets seven firms over Indonesian fires as haze worsens

Summary

Singapore has identified seven companies it says were involved in wildfires in Indonesia and plans to issue them notices requiring preventive measures, according to the South China Morning Post, citing the Business Times. The Guardian reports that Singapore is threatening to prosecute companies responsible for some of Indonesia’s worst fires in years; Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the government was distributing masks to vulnerable citizens and exploring joint action with regional countries. The Japan Times says toxic smog from Indonesia’s severe wildfire season has blanketed Singapore and neighboring Malaysia for weeks. This follows reports of orange skies and haze across Indonesia, with smoke blanketing Singapore.

Timeline

1. The Japan Times

   16 Oct 2026, 04:43 UTCSource ↗

   The Japan Times reports that Singapore is probing firms over Indonesian fires blamed for causing haze, as toxic smog blankets Singapore and neighboring Malaysia.

2. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 10:39 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Singapore is threatening to prosecute companies responsible for some of Indonesia’s worst fires in years, and that Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the government was distributing masks to vulnerable citizens and exploring joint action with regional countries.

3. South China Morning Post

   16 Oct 2026, 11:07 UTCSource ↗

   The South China Morning Post reports, citing the Business Times, that Singapore identified seven companies it says were involved in Indonesian wildfires and plans to issue them notices requiring preventive measures.