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How would new laws help?
Malaysia is looking to Singapore's approach, which includes the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act. This law allows Singapore to fine companies, even foreign ones, that contribute to haze affecting the country. Malaysia hopes similar legislation could hold Indonesian companies accountable and deter future land-clearing fires.
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