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1. Follow-up: Singapore looks to tighten haze law after issuing legal notices to 20 companies, says Grace Fu

   Singapore this month issued legal notices under its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act to 10 overseas companies and 10 Singapore-registered companies. Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu said on Oct 27 that the government is studying ways to strengthen the law, or enact a new one if needed, to close enforcement gaps and improve accountability. She said the two main hurdles are gathering evidence and securing cooperation from companies outside Singapore, and that the government is prepared to use broader legal, regulatory and economic levers.

   Oct 27, 2026 Afternoon
2. Singapore begins second round of haze mask distribution on Oct 23; Singaporeans aged 60 and above can collect two N95 masks

   The Straits Times reported that Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu announced on Oct 22 that the second round of haze mask distribution would begin on Oct 23, with Singaporeans aged 60 and above eligible for two N95 masks each, compared with 67 and above in the first round; CHAS Orange and Blue card holders and Medical Fee Exemption Card holders are also eligible, collecting at community clubs and dedicated vending machines. About 22% of eligible residents have collected masks so far, and the government said stocks remain and it is helping retailers restock.

   Oct 23, 2026 Morning