[Media Coverage] Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA)

Proposed changes to Singapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA) were discussed in Parliament on 4 November 2026, drawing wide local and international media coverage.

The amendments aim to strengthen Singapore’s ability to investigate and act against entities linked to transboundary haze, including through higher penalties and expanded enforcement measures.

Several leading outlets also quoted SIIA Chairman Simon Tay on the implications of the proposed changes and the continuing importance of regional cooperation.

Selected Media Coverage

• The Straits Times: Singapore’s stronger haze law could make non-compliant companies ‘corporate pariahs’
• The Business Times: Haze law overhaul gives it more teeth, but firms beyond its reach remain the test
• CNA: Singapore’s stronger haze law: How it might work and what it may not fix
• Lianhe Zaobao: 提高罚款限制贷款 我国多管齐下施压烧芭企业扩大问责
• Berita Harian: Pengamat: Pindaan Akta Jerebu bukti S’pura komited bertindak tegas terhadap firma terbabit
• AFP: Singapore toughens haze law with arrest powers, bigger fines
• Bloomberg: Singapore toughens haze law with arrest powers, bigger fines
• Bernama: Singapore strengthens haze law with higher fines, tougher enforcement