Singapore adds muscle to expert panel as probe into haze-linked firms gains speed

On the map

• Lawrence WongGovernment leadersSingapore29 October 2026, 15:05 UTC

Related discussion groups

No group discusses this yet. Start a discussion group and attach this story.

More news about Singapore

• Iron Ore Heads for Lowest Month-End Close Since October 2022Bloomberg Markets30 October 2026, 04:13 UTCSingaporeIron ore futures in Singapore headed for the lowest month-end close in four years, as ample global supplies and elevated Chinese port stockpiles curbed demand.
• After decades of diplomacy, Singapore’s Tommy Koh still won’t back downRappler30 October 2026, 04:00 UTCSingapore2026 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Tommy Koh spent his lifetime shaping the youth, upholding peaceful coexistence, and preserving Singapore's heritage
• Indonesia rain set to ease toxic haze in Singapore and MalaysiaJapan Times30 October 2026, 02:58 UTCSingaporeThe choking haze from Indonesia's worst fire season in years has cloaked local towns and drifted across neighboring countries for weeks.
• Singapore third-quarter layoffs at highest level since 2020Investing.com30 October 2026, 02:36 UTCSingapore
• Singapore employment growth picks up in Q3, but retrenchments continue to riseCNA30 October 2026, 02:30 UTCSingaporeEconomic dataDespite total employment growing in Q3, retrenchments in Singapore rose to a nearly six-year high amid economic uncertainty, according to advance labour market data by the Ministry of Manpower.
• Morning Wrap | US Stocks Fall on Big-Tech Earnings; Singapore Property Sales Hit Record S$44.5 Billion - MoomooGoogle News30 October 2026, 01:10 UTCSingaporeStock marketMorning Wrap | US Stocks Fall on Big-Tech Earnings; Singapore Property Sales Hit Record S$44.5 Billion Moomoo
• More child abuse cases in Singapore in 2025; reports to anti-violence helpline rose 49% - Asia News NetworkGoogle News30 October 2026, 01:00 UTCSingaporeMore child abuse cases in Singapore in 2025; reports to anti-violence helpline rose 49% Asia News Network
• King's Counsel, 6 firms selected for haze probe panel, more may be added if necessary: MinLaw, NEACNA30 October 2026, 01:00 UTCSingaporeThe specialist panel will probe companies that may be responsible for, or have contributed to, the fires causing haze in Singapore.

More on Government leaders

• El ministro suizo de Exteriores llega a Pionyang para reabrir una oficina diplomáticaInfobae Americas30 October 2026, 04:45 UTCGovernment leaders
• Oficializaron la renuncia de Daniel González como secretario de Coordinación de Energía y MineríaInfobae Americas30 October 2026, 04:43 UTCItalyGovernment leadersEl ahora ex funcionario había anunciado su salida el 22 de octubre, luego de más de dos años en la gestión libertaria
• Venezuela’s Machado lauds Trump for ‘freedom’, urges 2027 electionsAl Jazeera30 October 2026, 04:40 UTCVenezuelaGovernment leadersNobel winner returns to Venezuela from exile, urging elections and criticising a controversial US oil deal with Caracas.
• US judge blocks Trump’s Medicaid rule forcing ill to prove impairmentAl Jazeera30 October 2026, 04:38 UTCUnited States of AmericaGovernment leadersA US district judge sided with 25 states and the District of Columbia, which sued the administration.
• Jinping का बड़ा मास्टरस्ट्रोक! सेना में शुरू हुआ फेरबदल!Aaj Tak30 October 2026, 04:37 UTCGovernment leadersचीन के राष्ट्रपति शी जिनपिंग ने चौथे कार्यकाल की तैयारी के बीच अपनी पकड़ मजबूत करने की दिशा में बड़ा कदम उठाया है. उन्होंने सैन्य अनुशासन और भ्रष्टाचार विरोधी अभियान से जुड़े झांग शेंगमिन को पोलित...
• Muhyiddin says agreement to support Anwar on key parliamentary votes unrelated to Melaka pollsCNA30 October 2026, 04:36 UTCGovernment leadersSix Bersatu lawmakers signed the agreement committing to support Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government, where PH is the largest coalition, through to the end of the current parliamentary...