Politics · Indonesia · 55 mins ago
Singapore Flags 10 Indonesian Companies Over Suspected Forest Fires
Singapore named 10 Indonesian companies suspected of involvement in forest and land fires that caused haze across national borders.
The country’s National Environment Agency sent warning letters to all 10, but the allegations have not been established as fact.
Two listed companies operate plantations in South Sumatra and are suppliers to pulp and paper company APP Group.
APP has said its suppliers follow a policy against burning, while the companies on Singapore’s list had not responded by the time the story was published.
Indonesian experts say the government should verify the allegations through its own investigations, rather than wait for information from Singapore.
If evidence of violations is found, they say companies and responsible executives should face penalties that could include criminal charges, fines, loss of permits or land restoration duties.
The experts also want companies to cover the costs of firefighting, environmental recovery and harm to people’s health and livelihoods.
Singapore’s National Environment Agency has issued notices to 10 Indonesian companies over suspected links to fires that may have caused cross-border haze.
The agency said smoke from fires on land controlled by three recently notified companies in Kalimantan may have reached Singapore.
The notices require the companies to help extinguish or contain fires, stop burning and submit action plans.
An Indonesian lawmaker called for stronger regional cooperation, while experts urged Indonesia to investigate the companies independently.
Singapore said it would consider further action under its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act if evidence supports it.
- Who
- Singapore’s National Environment Agency issued notices to 10 Indonesian companies suspected of links to fires.
- What
- The companies were sent notices over suspected fires linked to cross-border haze.
- When
- The latest notices to three companies were reported on October 20, 2026.
- Where
- The three latest companies are in Kalimantan; earlier notices concerned fires in Sumatra.
- Why
- Singapore said smoke from fires on land controlled by the three companies may have reached the country.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Singapore’s National Environment Agency sent notices to seven Indonesian companies over fires in Sumatra.
The agency’s latest notices to three companies in Kalimantan brought the total number of companies notified to 10.
Indonesian lawmaker Junico Siahaan called for stronger regional cooperation to address forest and land fires.
- Companies notified
- 10
- Latest notices
- Three companies in Kalimantan
- Earlier notices
- Seven companies linked to fires in Sumatra
- Singapore law
- Transboundary Haze Pollution Act
- Latest companies named
- PT Buana Megatama Jaya; PT Mananjung Hayak; PT Baratama Putra Perkasa
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What people are saying
The government needs to use regional cooperation to strengthen the handling of forest and land fires in Indonesia while safeguarding the public in affected countries.
NEA remains committed to taking enforcement action against companies proven responsible for causing transboundary haze in Singapore.
If violations are found, the government must take firm action without exception.
Companies should not enjoy the profits while the people bear the haze and the state pays for the damage.