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The transboundary haze is "not simply an act of nature", but a problem driven by companies pursuing profits, said Senior Minister K Shanmugam on Monday (Oct 19).

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This brings the total number of firms targeted under Singapore's Transboundary Haze Pollution Act to 10.

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Snap Insight: Protecting Singapore's outdoor workers from haze is easier said than done

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Haze or shine: BigBang's VIPs turn out for Singapore concert

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Why Singapore's sake drinkers are moving beyond familiar brands

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