PM Wong says Singapore looking into companies behind Indonesia fires: 'Where warranted, we will take action'

Singapore is looking into which companies may be responsible for ongoing forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. "Where warranted, we will take action under Singapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, and also explore joint action with other countries," the prime minister said in a social media post on Thursday (Oct 15) night.PM Wong's latest comment on the issue comes a day after Sustainability and the Environment Minister Grace Fu said Singapore is "keeping our options open" under the Act.The law criminalises conduct that causes or contributes to haze pollution in Singapore. Asked by the media on Wednesday, Fu had said that Singapore is collecting data and would review it carefully.'Please take care of yourself': PM WongWith the haze worsening, PM Wong urged Singaporeans to "please take care of yourself and those around you", saying the Government would ensure support remains available to those who need it.