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Indonesian official's haze comments spark backlash in Singapore
Original: cna haze
An Indonesian government official has drawn criticism after saying forest fires causing haze were 'beyond human error' and that Indonesia's forests 'send oxygen' to neighbours when there is no haze. The remarks, reported by Singapore media, have triggered frustration in Singapore, where transboundary haze from Indonesian fires is a recurring annual health and environmental concern.
Why now: The controversial comments come as haze concerns resurface in Singapore, prompting strong public reaction.
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- N95 mask distribution begins for vulnerable Singaporeans as PM2.5 enters 'very high' range, Singapore News · AsiaOne
- Community clubs to begin distributing N95 masks to eligible S'poreans amid worsening haze situation · Mothership
- Indonesian govt official says forest fires 'beyond human error' & their forests 'send oxygen' if there's no haze · Mothership
- Haze watch Oct 14: PM2.5 hits 'very high' band reading of 284 in western Singapore · AsiaOne
- NEA monitoring haze situation closely; probes into 4 firms over 2015 haze situation still ongoing · Mothership
- Haze watch Oct 14: PSI unhealthy across Singapore, thundery showers forecast this afternoon · AsiaOne
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