The city-state and neighboring Malaysia have been blanketed for weeks by toxic smog from a severe wildfire season in Indonesia.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has vowed to investigate firms responsible for fires that have shrouded the city-state in haze for weeks, warning that those found culpable could face legal action. Governments are under increasing pressure to respond to what is the worst bout of haze since 2015.
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