https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/dr-ian-cheong-one-health-initiative-seeks-identify-emerging-infectious-disease-threats-6524786https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--485LP8Fs--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1104onehealth.png?itok=hHpQ7PkiDr Ian Cheong on One Health initiative that seeks to identify emerging infectious disease threatsCould the next infectious disease outbreak be detected before it spirals into a crisis? The Asia Pacific One Health Initiative, led by Singapore, aims to strengthen early warning systems by identifying emerging disease threats across humans, animals and the environment. But how can these connections help us spot the next health threat before it spreads? Dr Ian Cheong, senior principal investigator and senior consultant with the Asia Pacific One Health Initiative at Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, was in the studio to share more.

]]>2572026-11-04T23:59:29+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/06c71fab-a3f3-4b86-8fac-278aedce2a95/f8d1b1cf-d54f-462e-9f51-7922891a52ec/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/rena-lee-first-singaporean-be-elected-judge-international-court-justice-6524721https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--UUq15z-E--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1104renalee.jpg?itok=GCdO_KEkRena Lee first Singaporean to be elected as judge to International Court of JusticeSingapore's Rena Lee has been elected as one of the 15 judges of the International Court of Justice. She will be the first from the country to sit on the bench of the UN's highest court. The election marks a milestone for Singapore, which has long championed a rules-based international order. She secured the highest number of votes from the General Assembly — 151 out of 191. She also received 13 out of 15 votes from the Security Council, tying for the highest number. Where does ICJ derive its authority and why does it matter who sits on its bench? Nikhil Khattar explains.

]]>3412026-11-04T23:51:47+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/ecb38416-cea7-4406-b358-c1030836880e/d71ab949-9fb4-43fb-86d1-01357f11662b/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/singapore-roll-out-660-new-electric-buses-end-2026-trial-ai-traffic-lights-6524711https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--UMJt0Vvz--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1104bus.png?itok=l1DAwcz_Singapore to roll out 660 new electric buses from end-2026, trial AI traffic lights660 new electric buses will be rolled out progressively from end-2026. The deployment is a step forward in making half of Singapore's public bus fleet electric by 2030. Bus captains will be supported by an advanced driver assistance system with surround-view cameras, collision warnings and anti-fatigue monitoring. New displays at the back of the buses will also alert other road users when the bus is stopping or moving off. Meanwhile, more AI-powered traffic lights will be trialled across western Singapore. By next year, 60 traffic lights will be equipped with technology that adjusts signal timings in real time to ease congestion. Charlotte Lim and Claudia Lim report.

]]>2502026-11-04T23:38:43+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/458ef4d4-6cab-40f3-842b-627293a3a66d/70eb3918-eac9-4999-8ff5-c7a4e87cc056/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/bedok-south-xilin-and-sungei-bedok-mrt-stations-open-dec-26-6524676https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--eJiGwrqJ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1104mrt.png?itok=IzKOgJyfBedok South, Xilin and Sungei Bedok MRT stations to open on Dec 26Three new MRT stations will open in the east on Dec 26. It will provide more route options and faster travelling time for commuters, cutting 10 to 25 minutes for some journeys. Bedok South station will open on the Thomson-East Coast Line and Xilin station on the Downtown Line. Sungei Bedok station will stitch both major train corridors together. Claudia Lim reports.

]]>1032026-11-04T23:30:58+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/a2b6d470-485d-43c7-9d55-80a860c0ddae/d95253be-bca0-468e-b866-cdd94c9ba691/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/govtechs-new-antiscam-pango-app-analyses-notifications-flag-suspicious-conversations-6524641https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--RaCFUy5L--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1104pango.jpg?itok=gIVhLF8cA new app developed by GovTech Singapore and Google DeepMind can help users spot potential scams on messaging platforms, including WhatsApp and Telegram. AntiScam Pango analyses message notifications to flag suspicious conversations. GovTech says it will explore integrating AntiScam Pango's capabilities with the existing ScamShield app as the product matures. The app, currently in its beta stage, is available only on Android phones. It was launched at the STACK Conference, which brings together the government, the tech industry and practitioners. Germaine Wong reports.

]]>1512026-11-04T23:24:47+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/8d072ba5-b139-4531-97ac-1ce853f1e4e0/658d7e40-1f0f-43e7-91b4-a2ca09d68cf6/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/new-haze-law-mps-raise-questions-effectiveness-tougher-penalties-overseas-enforcement-6524551https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Me8Y25Dy--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1104mps.jpg?itok=z8xeTOluNew haze law: MPs raise questions on effectiveness of tougher penalties, overseas enforcementWhether the proposed tougher penalties under Singapore's new haze laws go far enough, was among other issues raised during the parliamentary debate earlier today. MPs also questioned how effectively the laws could be enforced across borders. Responding to questions on the challenges of gathering evidence overseas, Sustainability and the Environment Minister Grace Fu said changes to the haze law will give businesses and investors certainty through the setting up of a strong and predictable legal framework. Alexandra Anand and Ivy Chok report.

]]>3402026-11-04T23:16:37+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/f404b791-daf7-4a17-b6e1-9e77dbdf143b/4b7f7337-cee1-410e-aa26-ba0d340f64e9/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/abdul-el-sayed-becomes-first-muslim-elected-us-senate-6524831https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--C7-tafPP--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793805434-image.jpg?itok=9IiryQUNAbdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US SenateDemocrat Abdul El-Sayed has become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate after winning an open seat in Michigan on Tuesday (Nov 3), according to media projections.

His victory holds a crucial seat for the Democratic Party in the wider battle for Senate control.

Speaking to supporters at his campaign watch party in the early hours of Wednesday (Nov 4), El-Sayed celebrated his win over Republican candidate Mike Rogers, a former congressman.

]]>802026-11-04T23:15:36+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/d14b85a8-350d-4c17-98da-b0cd554a8a44/896d5c24-da18-4958-aeb3-09860c872f46/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/singapore-strengthens-haze-laws-passing-amendments-transboundary-haze-pollution-act-6524741https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--ZYPCohh6--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793804534-image.jpg?itok=09vymlGWSingapore strengthens haze laws, passing amendments to Transboundary Haze Pollution ActSingapore's parliament passed amendments to the country's transboundary haze law on Wednesday (Nov 4), raising the maximum fine for the main offence tenfold to S$20 million. The changes give authorities stronger powers to investigate and act against companies linked to haze pollution. They also allow restrictions on business dealings with errant entities and action before haze reaches Singapore.

In her closing speech, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act is "not a silver bullet", stating that "even with the expanded powers, we can expect challenges ahead of us in exercising these powers".

]]>892026-11-04T23:03:21+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/eb8dee56-818d-476a-aca4-6f08e1bd5e4d/48f0f210-a627-4037-b450-d20b28fefada/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/singapore-passes-tougher-haze-law-raises-maximum-fine-s20-million-s2-million-6524546https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--gbwxH7xk--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1104gracefu.jpg?itok=-bZWVBp0Singapore passes tougher haze law, raises maximum fine to S$20 million from S$2 millionCompanies found responsible for transboundary haze could be fined up to S$20 million — 10 times the current maximum. New laws have been passed to impose tougher penalties, including restricted business dealings with suspected offenders and the ability to act even before haze reaches Singapore. Those who breach restrictions will face fines of up to S$1 million for each offence, plus an additional S$100,000 for each day the breach continues. 24 MPs spoke in support of the Bill but also raised various concerns, including the potential impact on businesses and supply chains, whether firms could face restrictions before being found guilty of wrongdoing, as well as the additional compliance costs they may have to bear. Sabrina Ng and Natalie Ong report.

]]>3622026-11-04T23:03:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/08524ccb-97a1-49c8-a48d-b9f8e48a9f25/df75bb5f-5fac-4d6e-97ab-9163139da4d5/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/james-talarico-flips-senate-seat-in-texas-democrats-6524666https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--ga9cLp5M--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793803034-image.jpg?itok=psnlMb1vJames Talarico flips Senate seat in Texas for the DemocratsDemocrat James Talarico flipped a US Senate seat in traditional deep-Red state Texas on Tuesday (Nov 3), defeating Republican Ken Paxton to pull off the party’s first statewide victory since 1988.

The 37-year-old state legislator and former middle school teacher will become the Senate’s youngest member.

In his victory speech, Talarico touched on Elon Musk's failed US$224 million campaign in Texas to boost his favoured Republican candidates.

"We just proved that all the money in the world is no match for the people of Texas," he said.

]]>842026-11-04T23:02:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/04f00641-cacd-411f-832e-bbcec2cf2d49/6fd3bc04-1009-4ad0-9721-3d25ade005b6/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/wp-mp-jamus-lim-suggests-positive-incentives-people-stop-burning-6524151https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--LogJVzLd--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793796434-image.jpg?itok=X9HqMjnyDuring a debate on proposed amendments to the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim suggested various “positive incentives” to stop people from burning forests to clear plantation land.

“I understand that this sounds counterintuitive. Contribute towards those creating the problem?

“Admittedly, this may seem unfair from a natural justice perspective, but frame this another way. If the pollution were to persist in the absence of such an exchange, would we rather have the clean air at some cost or continue to suffer the effects of the haze, which may well be in excess of whatever expenditures are involved?” he said.

]]>1522026-11-04T23:01:48+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/b0e79491-f54b-4910-a52d-f02f300bae5e/37108adb-0c81-4c88-b02b-f5c4e260ce81/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/cna-correspondent/pop-culture-tourism-fandom-effect-6515046https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--P8cZa38H--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/cc.jpg?itok=fFO7oSBzCNA Correspondent - Pop Culture Tourism – The Fandom EffectFrom anime towns in Japan to K-pop and K-drama hotspots in South Korea, fans are turning fiction and fandom into real-world journeys. Can pop culture tourism bring lasting change to places they visit?

]]>13712026-11-04T22:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/d29542b6-b872-4cc8-8daa-dbf9663eaa79/aba43b88-7560-4870-ac4a-031cdb39a1af/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/google-commits-another-us15-billion-expand-data-centre-operations-in-malaysia-6524316https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--zp5OeTQ7--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1104google.jpg?itok=2Pn8hCV-Google commits another US$15 billion to expand data centre operations in MalaysiaGoogle is committing another US$15 billion to expand its data centre operations in Malaysia. The tech giant has pledged to sustain 9,000 jobs a year and upskill 800,000 Malaysians over the next five years. It also outlined plans to make operations more sustainable, amid growing scrutiny over the vast amounts of electricity and water required by data centres. 60% of data centres in Southeast Asia are in Malaysia. More than 100 data centres have been approved to date, mostly located in the southern state of Johor and the Klang Valley. Melissa Goh reports from Kuala Lumpur, alongside Saifulbahri Ismail in Jakarta and Lee Gim Siong in Beijing on Asia's data centre boom.

]]>6362026-11-04T21:43:21+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/6d28ea85-a858-437f-8648-ff8601849a92/3195cb8a-26d1-4180-8b76-c366fc3fc428/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/rsis-research-fellow-adrian-ang-how-us-midterm-results-will-affect-foreign-policy-6524266https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--tTY8ofuf--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1103us.png?itok=xP_eF_qoRSIS research fellow Adrian Ang on how US midterm results will affect foreign policyUS midterm results giving Democrats reason to celebrate. China has described the outcome as an internal US matter, saying it remains willing to work with Washington to implement agreements reached during recent talks. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said those who believe changes in the US Congress will stop Washington's hostility are greatly mistaken. Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has called the Democrats' victory as a rejection of President Donald Trump's war in the Middle East. Dr Adrian Ang U-Jin, a research fellow and coordinator of the United States programme at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, shares more about how the midterm results will affect foreign policy.

]]>4822026-11-04T21:34:11+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/7c0b6ded-984b-4e72-9050-c6e280d44835/17858dd4-b121-46f0-9a3e-8daf4ac3aeee/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/money-mind-2026/pay-more-save-time-6507211https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--i69IqZiR--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/money_mind_2026_ep28_seg_2.jpg?itok=D_YS0dftMoney Mind 2026 - Pay more, save time?Would you pay more for a mobile service to save yourself an hour of travelling?

]]>3702026-11-04T21:30:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/837823fc-96fb-47e3-8821-73a0697c907c/d78e4aa5-c4a1-41d2-930f-3d20434213c8/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/money-mind-2026/new-etf-choices-6507216https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--xB2JeZQ1--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/money_mind_2026_ep28_seg_1.jpg?itok=2Mrzng_XMoney Mind 2026 - New ETF choicesThe same ETFs are available in Singapore and London – which exchange offers better value for investors?

]]>3782026-11-04T21:30:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/7079fe6b-3a3d-48ed-8246-4d8388de4ca5/2c6fb831-7d6d-4fb9-b76c-4c37542c8411/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/money-mind-2026/all-10000-rupiah-6507206https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--P6LkN1vP--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/money_mind_2026_ep28_seg_3.jpg?itok=Q5v4wDkBMoney Mind 2026 - All for 10,000 rupiahHundreds of food and drink choices at one low price – how do the owners make money?

]]>4432026-11-04T21:30:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/dc49d383-6844-4ed3-bb98-30692c417313/6c62d464-893c-4047-9834-de48d5a71d68/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/blue-tsunami-democrats-gain-control-both-us-house-and-senate-in-midterm-elections-6524201https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Zwir2ZXZ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1104midterms.png?itok=PdsXfYd9Blue tsunami: Democrats gain control of both US House and Senate in midterm electionsThe US Congress turns blue as the Democrats seize control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, following key gains in the midterm elections. The landslide win reverses control of the current Republican-held chambers and could make it harder for the US president and his party to pass legislation without pushback. Although President Donald Trump was not on the ballot, the midterms were seen as a report card on how his administration has performed over the past two years. Analysts have referred to the results as a clear "blue tsunami" and a rejection of Republican governance. Rani Samtani and Kate Fisher report.

]]>4712026-11-04T21:15:48+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/c52d9caa-7725-4c59-b6bc-6357f836fdd1/474ce61d-ea5d-438e-83fd-c54057001b40/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/indonesias-prabowo-sacks-chief-staff-alleged-wiretapping-6524076https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--oHhuvL3B--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1104indonesia.jpg?itok=NBhVJZOkIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto has dismissed his chief of staff over an alleged wiretapping scandal. Listyo Sigit Prabowo and two senior police officers have been accused of illegally intercepting communications involving the president, state officials, the media, politicians, businesspeople, as well as leaders of mass organisations and NGOs. Officials say the alleged actions could amount to treason. Mr Listyo served as Indonesia's national police chief for more than five years before joining Mr Prabowo's Cabinet last month. Chandni Vatvani reports from Jakarta.

]]>1902026-11-04T21:09:20+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/e1924b21-6b86-40c9-9593-54fbcc72473e/49bc908f-b887-4058-b7dc-57bd8d14edc0/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/parliament-highlights-nov-4-6524486https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--YxjmMiZR--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/w041126_parl_highlights_thumb.png?itok=q1ewP_xYParliament highlights: Nov 4A wrap of the debates in parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4).

]]>10742026-11-04T21:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/01c7926a-d7a2-40b5-a08f-6020627d2707/c8768d4f-bef4-494e-a477-65f1c2136a60/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/adjournment-motion-national-digital-identity-infrastructure-ai-agents-6524406https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--rEewtoGm--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793799133-image.jpg?itok=BDSo3jS3Adjournment motion on national digital identity infrastructure for AI agentsAgentic AI is advancing at unprecedented speed and this autonomy demands new ways of governance, said MP Tin Pei Ling. AI agents can no longer be treated as machines operated by humans; they act on humans’ behalf and need to be identifiable and accountable, she said. In parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4), Ms Tin proposed creating a national digital identity infrastructure for AI agents, similar to Singpass. She envisaged a registry where an agent’s identity is bound to the team or organisation accountable for it and can be checked, along with its mandate; and where any material change in mandate requires fresh, documented authorisation. Further, there should be “biometric passporting” of the AI agents, with Singapore’s registry built on open, interoperable standards so that it is ready to connect with others. In reply, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Minister-in-charge of GovTech Jasmin Lau said the government agrees with the objective underpinning Ms Tin’s proposal. It also aims to create an environment where AI agents can interact seamlessly and securely across organisations and platforms. With some efforts already underway, Ms Lau said the government will work with industry to find out what works in practice, build on existing infrastructure and emerging global standards, and fill gaps. This will inform its assessment of whether additional common infrastructure, including a national registry, is needed, she said.

]]>13812026-11-04T20:36:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/0f66fd40-ec54-4d0d-93b7-a9f88ca42671/fed0e01c-8030-4915-986e-724ce20eacf7/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/masagos-zulkifli-makes-clarification-6524261https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--5LqPYhRa--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793797034-image.jpg?itok=n5nbKXO-Masagos Zulkifli makes a clarificationIn parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4), Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli clarified an answer he had given earlier about the Sabbatical Leave Scheme for social service professionals.

]]>812026-11-04T20:34:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/0eae3c5e-4b81-4226-b52f-aa7dcbc3b365/36e45578-4d39-4dbb-95f9-11402d74592b/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/youths-try-donating-blood-first-time-6516356https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--DFPviMFh--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793697433-image.jpg?itok=avveiXBCYouths try donating blood for the first time1402026-11-04T20:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/4df16222-c530-4233-8c7a-2763e38a002c/51bc8e72-cf58-4d72-9130-978b30d150f2/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/grace-fu-and-k-shanmugam-respond-clarifications-sought-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6524346https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--wfoufLfc--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793798236-image.jpg?itok=_IN-vn7YGrace Fu and K Shanmugam respond to clarifications sought on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillIn parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4), Sustainability and the Environment Minister Grace Fu and Senior Minister, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam responded to clarifications sought by Members of the House on the Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) Bill. The Bill was passed in a unanimous vote.

]]>29812026-11-04T19:44:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/334c244d-c597-4e9e-ac85-314560a64324/883b3c9c-44ea-4698-ae29-77f047176bbe/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/saktiandi-supaat-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6524021https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--FMDX5Qh1--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793793737-image.jpg?itok=2kqvYjGwSaktiandi Supaat on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) Bill Supporting the Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) Bill in Parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4), MP Saktiandi Supaat argued that environmental enforcement must be targeted and risk-based to safeguard Singapore's reputation as a trusted and predictable financing and commodities hub. To achieve this, he proposed mandating strict environmental checks before banks renew high-risk forestry loans and sharing independent assessor findings with lenders to dynamically adjust commercial terms. He urged the government to implement strict penalty clawbacks by explicitly treating cheap, illegal land burning as a "loss avoided" so rogue firms cannot retain the proceeds of corner-cutting, while ensuring financial restriction orders include clear "safe harbours" to keep emergency funding flowing to frontline firefighters and peatland restoration crews. He called for Singapore to leverage its ASEAN chairmanship in 2027 to enhance collaboration with regional counterparts to map hotspots against concession records, establish firm targets to reduce repeat fires and provide annual progress updates to parliament.

]]>5222026-11-04T19:36:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/ba05a389-284c-4125-9d6e-d83e2b0a2e9b/d875657f-9f60-4846-8db1-761a110575a6/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/yip-hon-weng-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6524026https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--aHCRfElX--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793793741-image.jpg?itok=Y0c4_2WKYip Hon Weng on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillEffective enforcement must take off the "corporate mask" of polluting companies that hide behind complex corporate structures and shift the burden away from ordinary citizens who currently pay twice, first with their health and then with the financial costs of protecting it. MP Yip Hon Weng said this in parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4) in support of the Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) Bill. He welcomed the new independent assessor regime but argued that disclosure must lead to mandatory land restoration, harsher personal criminal liability for executives and direct financial relief for vulnerable residents through an automatic "clean air credit".

]]>5312026-11-04T19:27:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/cfa2c697-2d9e-4b79-a102-de53bec41174/feb6e632-b8a5-431a-ba8a-2347e814f10d/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/david-hoe-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6524046https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--uc5YinKZ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793794334-image.jpg?itok=hy5iHI0rDavid Hoe on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillMP David Hoe emphasised that the legal framework must protect small- and medium-sized enterprises from unrealistic supply chain tracing burdens and called for a transparent link between enforcement penalties and immediate financial relief for affected Singaporean households. He further called for a scientifically rigorous baseline to determine haze risk, workable guidelines for smaller businesses entangled in indirect commercial chains and alternative penalty frameworks like turnover-based fines to prevent giant corporate groups from exploiting subsidiary structures to bypass financial accountability. Mr Hoe spoke in parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4) in support of the Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) Bill.

]]>7622026-11-04T19:14:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/3f1f5a5a-b30c-47ee-bb0d-482e6c2aeac0/09c84bac-eaa1-46b6-aa8d-826fbf7daa68/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/sharael-taha-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6523901https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--dZfYKthu--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793791933-image.jpg?itok=6Da5rWAISharael Taha on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillSpeaking in parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4), MP Sharael Taha supported the Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) Bill but emphasised that its mechanisms must pierce complex corporate structures to target the actual decision-makers and capital behind transboundary fires. He raised technical areas for clarification, urging the government to expand the definitions of management and liability to capture decisive financial control, multi-layered offshore holding chains and beneficial ownership within non-corporate vehicles like family offices. He also warned against loopholes where companies hide behind "arm's length" nominee smallholders or use the 14-day representation window to strip assets and transfer concessions. He further called for the inclusion of shadow directors under personal liability provisions and sought clear minimum standards for supply chain traceability so that due diligence does not become a simple box-ticking exercise.

]]>6632026-11-04T19:03:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/00eebf41-76c6-4fe0-b9cb-a385943c1b88/36971931-5914-4196-a832-fd31cfe59cdb/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/azhar-othman-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6523861https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--3oCHOapr--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793791333-image.jpg?itok=1O07ILPlAzhar Othman on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillNo country can solve transboundary haze pollution alone and protecting public health is a shared responsibility, said NMP Azhar Othman. He said Singapore’s proposed amendments to the haze law seek to strengthen its ability to establish facts and encourage responsible practices. They can also benefit businesses, he said, by giving reasonable firms the opportunity to earn public trust. He spoke in parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4).

]]>4792026-11-04T18:55:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/26fb7891-ba15-4df8-899b-38e5cb0e8120/a02c748d-8898-4bfb-9957-16abe44f615b/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/hany-soh-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6523856https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--KY8JLj3R--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793791032-image.jpg?itok=AA56zOgBHany Soh on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillIn parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4), MP Hany Soh questioned the capping of a civil penalty for haze offences at S$10 million, rather than aligning it with the maximum penalty of S$20 million for criminal prosecutions. Given that entities cannot be subject to both penalties for the same case, Ms Soh said the disparity may allow shrewd entities to evade criminal prosecution and await extraterritorial civil action instead.

]]>2962026-11-04T18:50:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/ad94850a-8a78-4151-accd-199f7e1e852d/fbf14311-9537-4b0e-a16b-0e90f0b174db/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/kuah-boon-theng-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6523816https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--U7VqJToM--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793790433-image.jpg?itok=ErercTlzKuah Boon Theng on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) Bill In parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4), NMP Kuah Boon Theng supported the Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) Bill to enhance enforcement and escalate penalties but urged a fair and measured application of these new powers. She emphasised that enforcement actions must be backed by solid prima facie evidence and requested flexibility on the 14-day window for companies to submit representations. To prevent conflicts of interest and ease the potentially crippling financial burden on less-resourced firms, she called for expanding the panel of independent assessors and ensuring complete cost transparency. She further sought clarity on legal protections for innocent local businesses unwittingly tied to offending entities.

]]>5792026-11-04T18:41:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/eee8068f-9645-45b7-931f-620682c2ffe2/9cdf18db-6aed-4a87-bb42-e1dc60d66cf2/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/hazlina-abdul-halim-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6523751https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--6gRoNyKK--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793789834-image.jpg?itok=etOsmm5QHazlina Abdul Halim on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) Bill MP Hazlina Abdul Halim emphasised that the expansion of the Act’s reach must be balanced with fairness, predictability and clear boundaries of legal responsibility. She questioned the shifting threshold from actual harm to the "risk of harm", urging the government to explicitly define what constitutes a legally significant risk so that extraterritorial businesses are not unfairly judged. She supported proper supply chain due diligence but highlighted the practical realities of complex multi-tiered networks, proposing that companies be held accountable only for what they knew or ought to have known rather than being held to an impossible standard of guaranteeing every sub-supplier’s conduct. She also called for clear guidelines to recognise different degrees of culpability, while questioning how the independence of the new assessor regime will be safeguarded if the investigated entities are forced to fund their own assessors. Ms Hazlina spoke in parliament in support of the Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday (Nov 4).

]]>7022026-11-04T18:29:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/5372ef54-4428-4be3-8ce0-368291d83ff6/6af46371-428e-4f96-b996-2fc553c8fc0c/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/kenneth-goh-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6523756https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--2qeEEuDx--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793789838-image.jpg?itok=lQgjk6kJKenneth Goh on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillSingapore’s new law to fight transboundary haze must not be presented as a silver bullet, said NMP Kenneth Goh in parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4). Reflecting on what the Act can realistically achieve, he said the regional haze is a systemic problem and the conditions that produce it extend well beyond any one actor. Meanwhile, clear standards and safeguards have to govern the exercise of expanded powers, he said. He highlighted challenges in determining “haze risk” and attributing responsibility for fires for the purposes of investigations and penalties, as well as how publicly designating haze-related entities or putting firms on notice may create lasting reputational consequences before wrongdoing has been established. Assoc Prof Goh said that if Singapore’s rules become arbitrary or excessively burdensome, it risks pushing away responsible businesses and losing its influence over their supply chains without necessarily reducing fires.

]]>7932026-11-04T18:16:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/06968d8e-c79d-486c-800b-3d15561e840f/d14a7854-ecc9-4808-85eb-3a26d4f400cd/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/villa-vie-odyssey-cruise-ship-leaves-cambodia-without-passengers-after-suspending-operations-6523636https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--TIJPvsf7--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793786537-image.jpg?itok=OqJ_fsi1Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship leaves Cambodia without passengers after suspending operations802026-11-04T18:06:54+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/055dca77-cc4c-4249-9703-b6b66e2f2cca/82104c74-8f38-486a-941b-1ca8031f622e/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/powers-arrest-higher-penalties-grace-fu-outlines-amendments-transboundary-haze-pollution-act-6523561https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--4eQ4wu-o--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793786541-image.jpg?itok=zQgw4pJPPowers of arrest, higher penalties: Grace Fu outlines amendments to Transboundary Haze Pollution ActSingapore is proposing powers of arrest for authorised officers and heftier penalties for firms responsible for haze pollution, under changes to the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act aimed at strengthening enforcement and deterrence. Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu outlined the proposed changes in parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4). "We will also give the Director-General (DG) of Environmental Protection and authorised officers the power of arrest in Singapore to enable them to secure the cooperation of persons of interest more effectively when necessary and in accordance with the law,” she said.
Ms Fu explained that the changes would allow certain cases to proceed in court without the accused being present, and enable authorities to act against overseas fires that pose a risk of haze pollution in Singapore.

]]>1392026-11-04T18:04:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/0c01905b-6fcb-4166-9ac6-ef9e43bde023/897e7518-db01-4864-bd61-8ff1bf229da9/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/eileen-chong-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6523721https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--V_xbByXb--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793788333-image.jpg?itok=wPj4l94yEileen Chong on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillWhy did it take the government 10 years to propose amendments to the law on tackling transboundary haze? If it was a problem with the ability of relevant agencies to investigate complex cross-border cases, what was done over the past decade to address this? As new, heavier penalties cannot be applied retrospectively, how and when will the four unresolved cases from 2015 be concluded? NCMP Eileen Chong asked these questions in parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4). She added that after the Bill has come into force, its progress must be actively measured and regular updates on investigations and actions should be provided.

]]>6892026-11-04T18:04:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/53ef98e9-5700-4a83-9429-08ef6bc2f068/79472e2e-667f-47ee-99d5-12e53b42ab92/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/mahjong-art-fairs-fb-businesses-find-new-ways-attract-diners-6523281https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--H6AgBolJ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793782039-image.jpg?itok=xx9fWZq1862026-11-04T18:03:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/9eea6db2-f3f5-4c20-ad88-e43d06540605/c52f9f3e-cb66-44a5-be3b-f6003c3b38c2/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/american-people-have-rebuked-trump-democrat-jon-ossoff-wins-re-election-in-georgia-6523536https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s---HY62EMp--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793785935-image.jpg?itok=gHAsC0dc942026-11-04T17:56:04+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/b4ff0d69-0a9d-4fda-863a-a92e16175f5e/859e4f70-9b37-4081-8132-3207f75cb0df/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/singapore-proposes-raising-penalty-transboundary-haze-pollution-s20-million-6523516https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--VowQuKbZ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793785940-image.jpg?itok=qf_VtqRaSingapore proposes raising penalty for transboundary haze pollution to S$20 millionCompanies and entities responsible for transboundary haze pollution could face fines of up to S$20 million, 10 times the current maximum aggregate fine of S$2 million, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu in parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4).
Speaking on the Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) Bill, Ms Fu added that courts could impose an additional penalty based on any profits gained or losses avoided as a result of the offence.

]]>1032026-11-04T17:55:34+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/fb5c7cc0-c2a8-4c0c-88fd-9eefa5c34e38/13274222-9362-4e54-96fb-267aadb289e7/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/charlene-chen-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6523681https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--XjY_FooD--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793787732-image.jpg?itok=T_8vxMYpCharlene Chen on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillMP Charlene Chen raised concerns regarding the proportionality of the Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) Bill's enforcement powers and the need to reshape corporate behaviour through economic incentives. She highlighted the significant financial burden placed on smaller companies forced to fund independent assessments before any wrongdoing is proven, while questioning how the ministry will navigate cross-border evidence gathering without infringing upon regional sovereignty. She also warned that freezing commercial and financial ties without a prior conviction could inadvertently harm innocent employees and business partners, potentially undermining Singapore's predictability as a business hub. To address these issues, she suggested that the ministry issue practical, proportionate due diligence guidelines to prevent small- and medium-sized enterprises from being unfairly squeezed out of complex supply chains, and proposed leveraging the government’s purchasing power through a "zero-haze" public procurement standard to make transparency profitable and irresponsible practices economically unsustainable. Dr Chen spoke in parliament in support of the Bill on Wednesday (Nov 4).

]]>5242026-11-04T17:55:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/ec991f64-aa6f-4d29-8e27-f870df8f05ab/8d6dac6a-214b-492e-9e3f-c49f9235b582/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/jamus-lim-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6523686https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--2JKWtyxl--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793787738-image.jpg?itok=22Dw4hQjJamus Lim on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillSpeaking in parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4), MP Jamus Lim supported the Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) Bill but argued for a practical, cost-benefit approach to “strike at the heart of the problem” by targeting the root cause of the issue via creating positive incentives to change long-term behaviour. He proposed compelling Singapore-based corporations to finance sustainable land clearance for smallholder plots adjacent to their concessions, which would remove the financial need for small farmers to burn land while protecting large firms from the heavy costs of litigation and fighting spreading fires. He also advocated expanding the scope of enforcement support and directing practical, in-kind assistance towards smallholders to ensure a more effective, fire-free agricultural ecosystem.

]]>9652026-11-04T17:39:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/a08fe978-0b50-4365-85fb-65087992c832/4c73d111-4190-4af8-b1aa-3b98d114bf45/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/keisha-lance-bottoms-wins-georgia-race-first-black-woman-elected-us-state-governor-6523306https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Gni2mtEY--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793782635-image.jpg?itok=a_Ov-9WZKeisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia race, first Black woman elected US state governor882026-11-04T17:28:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/e5f0ea31-6c27-46bf-8c41-fbbc9cf321f2/c3a6d635-0029-46de-bb38-3c12806062b8/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/lee-hui-ying-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6523631https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--JF1k32y8--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793786533-image.jpg?itok=TmIO2LG-Lee Hui Ying on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillThis year’s haze episode has dampened public morale and raised questions about delays between the onset of unhealthy air quality and visible government action, said MP Lee Hui Ying in parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4). While welcoming enhanced powers to tackle haze in a new Bill, she said they must translate into timely action and clear results, rather than prolonged investigations. Ms Lee sought specifics on what operational thresholds will trigger investigations and preventive measures, and called for the establishment of clear timelines or protocols to communicate policy changes when haze risks increase.

]]>7852026-11-04T17:26:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/1f87767f-ca2f-4fe6-8789-aa9b730b0f92/2dd3c481-3a46-48d7-bd74-490ee8d32368/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/whats-coming-up/talking-point-hidden-dangers-squishy-toys-children-6519426https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--O_n4iond--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/talking_point_steven_chia_on_squishy_toys.png?itok=9gRXY5wVSquishy toys are a hit with kids, but could these seemingly harmless playthings pose hidden risks? With safety concerns emerging overseas, Talking Point puts popular squishies to the test to find out just how safe they really are for children in Singapore.

]]>3582026-11-04T17:20:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/b264bc2d-556a-4fab-bd8b-d17ab9914a84/ff8c6475-61d6-4ec6-b99e-35234e9f1ee7/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/andre-low-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6523521https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--kbDRkEzX--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793785641-image.jpg?itok=-wm32jgCAndre Low on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillSingapore can address haze prevention even as it invests in meeting its broader climate commitments, said NCMP Andre Low. In parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4), he urged the government to take account of a project's credible potential to reduce haze-causing fires when selecting suitable regional carbon projects for purchase. It should also consider longer-term purchase agreements where greater certainty of income can sustain fire prevention efforts. Mr Low added that Singapore's developing carbon credit cooperation with Indonesia is an opportunity to examine how these arrangements could work in practice.

]]>4852026-11-04T17:18:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/17311d0a-613e-42e6-8750-7a7b3651807f/bfa26801-7bcd-4ff8-8e5f-6b44dd07bc42/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/lee-hong-chuang-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6523506https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--j-jAtXgS--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793785337-image.jpg?itok=Nrg2lX3PLee Hong Chuang on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillSpeaking in parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4), MP Lee Hong Chuang supported the Bill but emphasised the need to protect innocent Singapore businesses. He cautioned that firms with commercial links to designated entities, but entirely free of wrongdoing, must not be inadvertently penalised by the Act’s expanded powers. Mr Lee sought explicit clarity on the legal safeguards available to businesses acting in good faith and with reasonable care. Furthermore, he raised concerns regarding escalating compliance costs and requested clarity on how financial institutions would assess sector-wide risks without unfairly penalising the broader agricultural commodity market.

]]>7692026-11-04T17:05:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/8b4aaac6-06f8-43f5-a2d5-491f66d86a6c/cd0d5ae8-225c-4a63-8c56-c13d330b7260/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/haze-linked-firms-may-have-pay-independent-assessors-grace-fu-6523276https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--5gZSq3q3--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793782034-image.jpg?itok=I2WiIy87Haze-linked firms may have to pay for independent assessors: Grace FuFirms suspected of having links to haze pollution in Singapore may be required to appoint independent assessors at their own expense under proposed changes to the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu told parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4).
The assessors will submit their findings directly to the National Environment Agency (NEA), which will decide whether further action is needed.
“To be clear, a direction to appoint an assessor does not necessarily mean that the entity has committed or is suspected of having committed an offence,” Ms Fu said. She added that the changes would help authorities investigate haze pollution and determine who should be held accountable.

]]>1062026-11-04T17:01:18+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/033fb5e5-8a74-45b2-aada-17089cec3430/8827bf05-3bc2-44f1-a2c7-99f713145242/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/vikram-nair-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6523426https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--ovrxZe1x--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793783834-image.jpg?itok=b4Bqtbg1Vikram Nair on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillMP Vikram Nair welcomed the amendments in parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4) but sought clarifications on three key legal concerns regarding the Bill's expanded enforcement powers and procedural fairness. First, while welcoming the ease of serving notices via email, he asked if electronic service also applies out of jurisdiction to bind foreign entities. Second, he highlighted the lack of recourse under Clause 22a of the Director-General’s certificate of haze risk, asking how accused parties would be able to present their case if they disagreed with the assessment. Finally, he raised a concern regarding Clause 23c's information-sharing mandates, questioning whether they override the sacrosanct legal principles of litigation privilege and confidential legal advice for defending parties.

]]>3712026-11-04T16:59:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/1d118646-2587-4fdb-904b-ac9763715fc6/5d39700f-404d-43e5-913d-22d05c88d4f2/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/dennis-tan-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6523431https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--q9EV-Txi--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793783839-image.jpg?itok=OLFvGtxnDennis Tan on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillThe success of new haze laws will depend not only on powers enacted in parliament, but also on how effectively they are implemented and how closely Singapore can work with regional partners to prevent and address haze incidents, said MP Dennis Tan. He asked how new measures in the Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) Bill will be complemented by enhanced bilateral cooperation between Singapore and Indonesia. For example, does Singapore expect more support from Indonesia, such as receiving company and land concession information or fire investigation findings? How will Singapore coordinate enforcement efforts if Indonesia has already taken action against the companies concerned? Mr Tan spoke in parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4).

]]>7462026-11-04T16:47:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/8af722b5-3af5-4c56-8a6c-e1a2202dd756/2d23beba-24ea-4042-b21b-42dc56a4526f/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/nadia-ahmad-samdin-transboundary-haze-pollution-amendment-bill-6523386https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--mHbgsis9--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/04/1793783235-image.jpg?itok=CEMvMO54Nadia Ahmad Samdin on Transboundary Haze Pollution (Amendment) BillHow can Singapore cooperate more with other ASEAN countries to develop better information-sharing and cross-border evidence-gathering systems to tackle the regional haze problem? This would make investigations more targeted and enforcement fairer and more effective, said MP Nadia Ahmad Samdin. In parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4), she also noted that proposed changes to the law significantly expand the anti-haze framework beyond direct operators, to the wider ecosystem in which haze-linked activities are financed, supplied, traded and supported. In doing so, she said Singapore should be mindful of unintended consequences. If the response of market participants is to exit higher-risk sectors, financing may shift to less transparent sources rather than better practices, she said. This could weaken the influence of institutions that are prepared to impose meaningful environmental safeguards and engagement conditions.

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