World · Singapore Bureau
Three Singapore firms agree to cooperate in haze investigation
TSH Resources, Bumitama Agri and Kencana Agri have committed to working with independent assessors as part of an ongoing probe into transboundary haze affecting the region.
LSN Singapore ·
Three Singapore-registered companies have agreed to engage with assessors investigating their environmental practices and potential links to regional haze pollution.
TSH Resources, Bumitama Agri and Kencana Agri have each committed to cooperating with the assessment process, marking progress in efforts to identify sources of transboundary haze affecting Singapore and neighbouring countries.
The move comes as authorities intensify scrutiny of agricultural and commodity-related enterprises operating across Southeast Asia. The investigation seeks to establish connections between industrial activities and seasonal haze events that have repeatedly impacted air quality throughout the region.
Independent assessors will examine the companies' operations and environmental management practices. The cooperation represents a significant step in holding businesses accountable for their environmental impact and working towards reducing haze recurrence.
The ongoing investigation underscores regional concerns about air quality and the importance of corporate accountability in addressing transboundary pollution issues affecting multiple nations.