Singapore proposes raising penalty for transboundary haze pollution to S$20 million

Companies and entities responsible for transboundary haze pollution could face fines of up to S$20 million, 10 times the current maximum aggregate fine of S$2 million, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu in parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4). Speaking on the Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) Bill, Ms Fu added that courts could impose an additional penalty based on any profits gained or losses avoided as a result of the offence. #singapore #sgnews #haze Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia