All 10 firms were represented at the meeting.
\n\nmet with senior leaders of the 10 Singapore-based companies served legal notices over the transboundary haze on Oct. 28.
\n\nDuring the meeting, SM Shanmugam outlined what the government expects of the companies and how they will be assessed under the notices.
\n\n"I have asked to meet you personally because the haze situation is serious. We want to be clear about the government's position. And what we expect from each of you."
\n\nHe also revealed that the government also intends to table amendments to the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA) in Parliament in November.
\n\nAll were represented at the meeting, with eight representatives present, as Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) and TSH Global Plantation and TSH Overseas each shared representatives across their entities.
\n\nSM Shanmugam said all companies have a corporate presence and stake in Singapore, as well as a responsibility to ensure that their operations and supply chains do not contribute to the haze.
\n\nThe government takes this seriously and is determined to act, he stressed.
\n\n"We will pursue all available legal and regulatory avenues. We will use all the powers we have to establish responsibility, where there is responsibility.
\n\nAnd we…
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