Stronger action is needed to prevent the haze from returning, said Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli yesterday.
Noting that the Indonesian government is reportedly"investigating several companies, including Singapore-based ones", Mr Masagos said the National Environment Agency has already written to its Indonesian counterpart to request more information, so that the Republic can investigate on its end. He added that Singapore conveyed its concerns over the rise in hot spots, as well as offered its assistance, to the Indonesian government last week.
For Jurong West dwellers, it appears that when the haze was reduced, Jurong Island Refineries and chemical plants probably tried to maintain the upward PSI, camouflaging with haze. That's why very strong chemical fumes smell experienced last two days.
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