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SINGAPORE/JAKARTA, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Indonesia will host Singapore's top diplomat on Tuesday, its foreign ministry said, as tensions simmer between the two neighbours over persistent haze from Indonesia's ‌wildfires and Jakarta's decision to cut gas supplies to the city-state. Jakarta cut pipelined gas to Singapore by about 8% as of Saturday, saying it was safeguarding domestic supplies. The move came days after Indonesia's energy minister threatened to review export contracts with countries "that are not cooperative and do not treat Indonesia with mutual respect".   He did not name the countries. The visit by Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, which Singapore has yet to confirm, comes as frustration builds in the city-state and ⁠neighbouring Malaysia over transboundary haze from Indonesia's most intense forest fires in 11 years. Singapore generates up to 95% of its electricity from natural gas, and though the supply cut from Indonesia amounts to less than 2% of daily demand, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Sunday that he expects contract signatories to "honour their commitments". Indonesia's energy minister, Bahlil Lahadalia, hit back on Monday, saying the amount of gas now being supplied to Singapore met the minimum level stipulated under their agreement.   "Our nation is a nation that honours contracts, rules. So don't teach Indonesia on how to honour contracts," Bahlil told a press conference, where he outlined details of gas exports to "so-called brothers and sisters". 'THIS ENTIRE REGION IS SUFFERING' Indonesia's fires have raged for months and driven ‌up pollution ⁠and respiratory illness across the country, with thick haze also drifting into Singapore, Malaysia and East Timor. Singapore has not directly criticised the Indonesian government over the haze and has offered assistance, but it has sent notices to Indonesian companies it says are responsible for the blazes. Singapore Senior Minister K Shanmugam expressed disappointment last week over remarks made about the haze by an Indonesian official, who said that ⁠Indonesia's forests provided Singapore and Malaysia with oxygen.   "Frankly, it is not right to say this when this entire region is suffering as a result of the bad behaviour of companies breaching regulations," Shanmugam said. "The people suffering the most are Indonesians themselves." Singapore's state investor Temasek and ⁠its sovereign wealth fund GIC were also on the defensive last week, rejecting allegations by a former Indonesian trade minister that they had pressured global index provider MSCI to consider demoting Indonesia's equities to "standalone" market status. Indonesia's government has not commented ⁠on the allegation by the former minister. Veteran Singaporean diplomat Bilahari Kausikan called the gas cuts an "attempt at intimidation" but said they would be ineffectual. "The cost to Indonesia will far, far outlive any twinge we may feel," he posted on Facebook.     https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/singapore-foreign-minister-heads-indonesia-amid-tensions-over-gas-haze-2026-10-27/ Hahahahahaha

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S’pore aims to tighten haze law amid hurdles in gathering evidence, securing cooperation: Grace Fu   https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/spore-aims-to-tighten-haze-law-amid-hurdles-in-gathering-evidence-securing-cooperation-grace-fu?fbclid=IwdGRjcAVNBABjbGNrBU0D4WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeUHrSGoaCeV03u7YKyqy15n-yN4I4p7nTFmSWJif9CjhzUrTxaMBQhh0FkJ4_aem_CgmCgf2UETxO2T-XtlpcoQ   📋 Full Report: Singapore to Tighten Transboundary Haze Law — Enforcement Gaps & New Review   Source: The Straits Times, 27 Oct 2026 Speaker: Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Venue: Singapore Environment Council (SEC) Sustainable Procurement Forum       📌 Overview   Singapore is reviewing and moving to strengthen the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA), addressing two persistent enforcement challenges — cross-border evidence gathering and securing cooperation from overseas companies — while expanding its probe into the 2026 haze episode, one of Southeast Asia's worst .       🔥 Background: The 2026 Haze Investigation   Section 9 Notices — Preventive Measures (10 Indonesian Firms)   Issued in two tranches — 7 on 16 Oct, 3 on 19 Oct 2026 — requiring companies to:   - Deploy fire-fighting personnel - Halt all burning on their land - Submit action plans to extinguish fires and prevent recurrence   ⚠️ Key point: No penalty for failing to respond to Section 9.   10 Indonesian firms served:   1. PT Bumi Andalas Permai 2. PT Bumi Mekar Hijau 3. PT SBA Wood Industries 4. PT Paramitra Mulia Langgeng 5. PT Sumatera Alam Anugerah 6. PT Hutan Lestari Raya 7. PT Bangkanesia 8. PT Buana Megatama Jaya 9. PT Mananjung Hayak 10. PT Baratama Putra Perkasa    Section 10 Notices — Information Gathering (10 Singapore-Registered Firms)   Issued 23 Oct 2026 to palm oil & forestry companies, demanding documents and information for investigations :   1. Asia Pulp & Paper Company Limited 2. Asia Pulp & Paper Company (China) Limited 3. Bumitama Agri 4. Golden Agri International 5. First Resources 6. Indofood Agri Resources 7. Kencana Agri 8. TSH Global Plantation 9. TSH Oversea 10. Wilmar International   Status as of 26 Oct: All 10 acknowledged receipt. Most stated they will cooperate; 3 did not explicitly confirm. Two firms are linked to APP — whose suppliers were connected to fires, prompting SEC to review its Green Label certification.       ⚠️ Two Core Enforcement Challenges Identified   1️⃣ Securing Cooperation from Overseas Firms   - If an overseas company simply refuses to comply and none of its officers enter Singapore, enforcement stalls. - Historical context: The THPA was first used in 2015, but no firms were ever sued or fined. Four Indonesian firms issued notices then still have open cases — and three have been implicated again in 2026. - Fu: "Our enforcement framework should not allow a company to frustrate an investigation simply by refusing to cooperate or remaining outside Singapore." - Singapore remains open to working with Indonesian authorities but will press ahead with its own law adjustments.   2️⃣ Gathering & Verifying Cross-Border Evidence   Beyond confirming fires exist, Singapore must also prove:   - Who owns or controls the land - Corporate structures & relationships between companies - What fire-prevention steps were taken   The difficulties:   - Corporate structures and supply chains span multiple jurisdictions — critical information held overseas - Even when documents are provided, independent verification is hard - Singapore authorities cannot enter another country to investigate without that government's consent       🛠️ Measures & Reforms Announced   ✅ Specialist Panel — Announced 23 Oct 2026   A panel of law, audit, and investigative firms will support cross-border inquiries into companies' operations, corporate relationships, and supply chains .   ✅ Full Legal Review of THPA   - Objective: Address enforcement gaps, strengthen corporate accountability, and enhance ability to investigate and act decisively  - Could result in amendments to existing law or entirely new legislation - Not the only tool: Minister Fu confirmed Singapore will also explore broader regulatory and economic measures beyond law alone   ✅ Market & Accountability Levers   - Investors, financiers, customers, and the public increasingly demand responsible environmental practices - SEC stepped up Green Label monitoring; may suspend APP's label if it cannot demonstrate effective fire countermeasures - Fu: "Companies are accountable not only to regulators."       📊 Key Distinction: Section 9 vs Section 10    Section 9 Section 10  Purpose Preventive action — stop fires Gather evidence & information  Recipients Overseas/Indonesian firms Singapore-registered firms  Requirement Extinguish fires; stop burning; submit plan Provide documents, links, operational details  Non-response consequence No penalty specified Penalties apply for non-compliance[__LINK_ICON]        🗣️ Key Quote   "Our enforcement framework should not allow a company to frustrate an investigation simply by refusing to cooperate or remaining outside Singapore." — Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment       Bottom line: The 2026 haze has exposed structural limits in Singapore's haze law — evidence access, jurisdiction, and overseas company cooperation. The review aims to close those gaps, with legal, regulatory, and economic measures all on the table . No timeline for amendments has been given yet.