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Singapore Government Stand Ready to Mitigate Impact of Haze

09 Aug 2026 02:00

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE ISSUED ON BEHALF OF AGENCIES IN THE HAZE TASK FORCE

9 August 2026 – As of 9 August 2026, 1.00pm, the 24-hr Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) is 81 (Moderate range) in the Central region of Singapore. The 28 public agencies that make up the Government’s Haze Task Force (HTF) are ready to roll out their respective haze action plans should the air quality deteriorate into the Unhealthy range, when the 24-hour PSI exceeds 100.

2. Recent dry conditions have resulted in an escalation in the hotspot situation. Hotspots and smoke plumes were observed over parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan. Under prevailing southeasterly winds, smoke haze could be transported towards Singapore, particularly from the hotspots in the southern parts of Sumatra. The dry conditions are expected to continue in the coming week which could increase the risk of haze should the fires persist.

3. NEA will continue to closely monitor the haze situation and provide further updates if the situation changes. If the 24-hour PSI enters the Unhealthy range, NEA will issue daily haze advisories. The daily haze advisory will include the 24-hour PSI forecast, which can be used by the public to plan their activities and events the next day.

4. 1-hour PM_2.5 concentration as an indicator of current air quality, and 1-hour PM2.5 associated personal guide when planning outdoor or strenuous activities over the next few hours. The 1-hour PM_2.5 concentration level can be volatile and fluctuate throughout the day based on weather conditions, particularly during periods of transboundary haze.

5. The impact of haze on an individual is dependent on his or her health status, the 24-hour PSI level, and the duration and intensity of outdoor activities. Reducing outdoor activities and physical exertion, and drinking water to stay hydrated can reduce ill effects from haze exposure. Those with pre-existing chronic heart and lung conditions should ensure medication is readily on hand. Vulnerable persons, including the elderly, pregnant women, children, and those with pre-existing chronic heart and lung conditions, who develop symptoms or feel unwell, should seek medical attention promptly. More practical tips for households to reduce exposure to haze can be found here. Current air quality readings and advisories to protect public health, especially vulnerable groups are available on www.haze.gov.sg, www.nea.gov.sg and the myENV app.

Government Haze Task Force

6. The HTF, which is chaired by NEA, develops and implements action plans to minimise and manage the impact of haze on Singapore. HTF member agencies have robust action plans in place, allowing tiered responses depending on the intensity of the haze, which are based on the air quality readings and forecasts.

7. The HTF convenes annually, before the start of the dry season in June to update its plans. This year’s HTF has convened twice so far - once in end-January in light of the peatland and vegetation fires in east Johor (due to dry weather), resulting in some plumes from the fires to drift towards Singapore, and once in April. Refer to Annex A for the list of HTF members. For more details of the HTF’s action plans for mitigating the impact of haze, refer to Annex B.

Issued on behalf of agencies in the Haze Task Force

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Sustainable Everyday Choices to Reduce Costs

24 Jul 2026 12:42

24 July 2026 – The National Environment Agency (NEA) launched its annual Say YES to Waste Less (SYTWL) campaign, themed “There is A Price to Waste”, in partnership with UOL Mall’s ‘Green Movement with U’ campaign at Velocity@Novena Square. Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Dr Janil Puthucheary, delivered an opening address, highlighting how everyday choices add up and collective community efforts to practice the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) are key to building a greener Singapore. He invited members of the public to participate in the World Café dialogue on Reduce and Reuse in Singapore on 29 August and 5 September 2026 as part of the ongoing review of the Zero Waste Masterplan.

2. In 2025, each person in Singapore generated 0.83kg of waste per day¹, much of which ended up at Semakau Landfill. Beyond the environmental toll, waste carries economic costs when resources are extracted, consumed, and discarded after a single use. This year’s SYTWL theme underscores this, encouraging individuals to consider the true costs of their daily consumption habits, both to the environment and themselves, and adopt the 3Rs in their daily lives. The campaign will meet Singaporeans in their everyday spaces through touch points in and around homes, digital and social media platforms, and on-ground engagements with the community, schools, and partners.

Towards a circular economy

3. Across various sectors, over 180 partners have committed to integrating the 3Rs in their operations, recognising that reducing waste benefits the environment and the bottom line. Through initiatives and incentives like workshops, educational exhibitions, and retail activations collectively covering a footprint of more than 1,500 stores across Singapore, partners are also driving behavioural change among their staff, customers, and the general public, encouraging sustainable habits like reducing food waste and the use of disposables. Collectively, these efforts bring Singapore closer to a circular economy, where resources are kept in use for as long as possible and waste is minimised. To find out more about the initiatives and how to get involved, please visit go.gov.sg/sytwl.

4. This year, 28 new partners have joined the SYTWL campaign. Notable initiatives by new partners include: a gamified app by AIA Singapore Private Limited to encourage employees to take simple, practical actions supporting a lower-waste lifestyle through daily challenges; filtered water taps and bulk-size bathroom amenities in Crowne Plaza Changi Airport's guestrooms reduce plastic waste and conserve water; the Institute of Technical Education's efforts to reduce waste across its three campuses through food waste digesters, expanding the provision of recycling bins and educational posters, and quarterly waste audits in 2026 to better understand and target waste streams; and Tan Tock Seng Hospital's 'Say No to Plastic Bags' initiative at retail pharmacy, redesigned medication packaging box, and 'Second Serve' initiative, which redistributes kitchen surplus meals to staff. The full list of SYTWL partners can be found in the Annex.

UOL Mall’s “Green Movement with U” launch

5. The event features booths from various green retailers, workshops, and an educational exhibition anchored by a centrepiece art installation crafted from upcycled textiles and e-waste collected during a public collection drive that was held from 12 June to 11 July 2026. The event supports the SYTWL campaign by encouraging waste reduction, sustainable living, and the reuse of old items by giving them a second life while educating the public on how to recycle right.

6. Reduction is the crucial first step in sustainable living. Every small action counts – whether it is bringing your own container for takeaways or only buying what you can finish eating. NEA will continue working closely with the community and its partners to promote good sustainable consumption habits. When everyone plays their part to reduce, reuse, and recycle, we avoid sending waste for disposal, thus reducing our impact on the environment.

[1] The latest waste and recycling statistics can be accessed at go.gov.sg/waste-statistics-and-overall-recycling.

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Multi-Agency Enforcement Operation Against Errant Motorcyclists

23 Jul 2026 02:57

JOINT NEWS RELEASE BETWEEN SPF, TP, NEA AND LTA

23 July 2026 - The Traffic Police (TP), National Environment Agency (NEA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) conducted a multi-agency enforcement operation against errant motorcyclists along Admiralty Road West on 15 July 2026.

2 During the enforcement operation, more than 300 motorcyclists were stopped for checks. Six persons, aged between 23 and 49, were caught for riding without a valid driving licence under Section 35(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage under Section 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960. Two persons, aged 30 and 45, were caught for permitting riding without a valid driving licence under Section 35(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and permitting the use of a motor vehicle without insurance coverage under Section 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960. NEA issued 31 summonses for offences involving vehicular emission and excessive vehicular noise. LTA detected 35 offences including the display of improper licence plates, use of vehicle without valid road tax and using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage. Additionally, one foreign registered motorcycle was impounded by LTA for entering Singapore without a valid vehicle entry permit.

3 Please refer to Annex A for the penalties of the traffic offences and Annex B for the photographs from the enforcement operation.

4 All motorists entering Singapore, including those driving and riding foreign-registered vehicles, must comply with Singapore’s traffic laws and vehicle regulations. Non-compliant motorists may face penalties and foreign-registered vehicles may be denied entry into Singapore.

5 TP takes a serious view towards errant road users who flout traffic laws and endanger the safety of other road users. Motorcyclists should adopt safe riding habits as they and their pillion riders are more vulnerable on the roads. TP urges all motorcyclists to ride responsibly and reminds all motorists to be vigilant and look out for motorcyclists on the roads. The authorities will continue our enforcement efforts against errant motorists.

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Annex A

Penalties of Traffic Offences

The offence of driving without a valid driving licence under Section 35(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $10,000, a jail term of up to three years, or both. Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $20,000, a jail term of up to six years or both. The vehicle may also be forfeited.

The offence of permitting riding without a licence under Sec 35(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $10,000, or a jail term of up to three years, or both. Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $20,000, a jail term of up to six years or both.

The offence of using or permitting the use of any motor vehicle without insurance coverage under Sec 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960 carries a fine of up to $1,000, or a jail term of up to three months, or both.

NEA

The offence of using a motor vehicle with excessive vehicular emission and excessive vehicular noise under the Environmental Protection and Management (Vehicular Emissions) Regulations, carries a fine of up to $2,000 for the first conviction, and a fine of up to $5,000 for a second or subsequent conviction.

LTA

The offence of displaying improper licence plates carries a fine up to $1,000, or a jail term of up to 3 months, or both. Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $2,000, or a jail term of up to 6 months, or both.

The offence of using or keeping on any road any vehicle without a valid road tax carries a fine up to $2,000 or a fine of an amount equal to 3 times the tax payable if it has been proven that the offender had the intention to evade payment of any tax chargeable under the Road Traffic Act 1961.

The offence of non-payment of vehicle entry permit carries a fine up to $1,000, or a jail term of up to 3 months, or both. Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $2,000, or a jail term of up to 6 months, or both.

Annex B

Photographs from the enforcement operation along Admiralty Road West on 15 July 2026

TP officers conducting checks on the motorcyclists.

TP and LTA officers conducting checks on motorcyclists.

LTA officers conducting checks on the motorcyclists.

NEA officer conducting checks on a motorcycle.

16 Awarded Singapore Sustainability Scholarships

20 Jul 2026 05:00

JOINT NEWS RELEASE BETWEEN MSE, NEA, PUB AND SFA

20 July 2026 – 16 young individuals received the Singapore Sustainability (SS) Scholarship from Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, at an award ceremony today. The SS Scholarship is jointly offered by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE), the National Environment Agency (NEA), PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). NEA, PUB and SFA offer both full-term and mid-term undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships, while SFA also offers scholarships for polytechnic diploma studies. A total of 309 scholarships have been awarded since the inception of the SS Scholarship in 2008.

2 This year's ceremony was held against the backdrop of Singapore's Year of Climate Adaptation, a national effort to strengthen Singapore's preparedness and resilience to cope with the growing impacts of climate change. Through the Scholarship, we identify and nurture public service leaders who are committed to environmental stewardship, and prepared to tackle emerging challenges in climate change, environmental sustainability, water resilience, and food safety and security. Upon graduation, scholarship recipients will embark on meaningful careers with MSE, NEA, PUB, AND SFA.

3 Certificates were also presented to 14 in-service scholarships recipients. The list of Singapore Sustainability and in-service scholars are in Annex A and B respectively.

Singapore Sustainability Scholarship Recipients

4 Inspired by her father, who studied Civil Engineering, Victoria Chua developed a keen interest in water sustainability and environmental stewardship from a young age. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental and Sustainability Engineering at the National University of Singapore, Victoria hopes to contribute to Singapore's coastal protection efforts while continuing her passion for track and field, which she nurtured as a student athlete at the Singapore Sports School. Victoria looks forward to engaging stakeholders to develop effective approaches that will strengthen Singapore's long-term coastal resilience.

5 Joel Kwok’s interest in sustainable food science was sparked during his internship as a fermentation assistant at Biocreations Asia, where he witnessed first-hand how microbiological technologies can create sustainable food alternatives. Motivated by this experience, Joel hopes to help advance food microbiology in two key areas: enhancing food safety through improved detection and prevention of foodborne pathogens, and progressing fermentation and other microbiological techniques to address future food challenges. Joel will pursue a degree in Food Science and Technology at the National University of Singapore.

In-service Scholarship Recipients

6 Kumaran S/O Tamilselvam, a Senior Scientific Officer at the Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science Group (RPNSG) of NEA, is an important member of the team working towards strengthening Singapore’s preparedness for nuclear and radiological incidents. His work spans emergency preparedness, strategic planning, and international engagement to safeguard Singapore’s interests amid evolving regional energy developments. To deepen his expertise in this field, Kumaran will pursue a Master’s Degree in International Nuclear and Radiation Safety through a joint programme offered by the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety (KINS) and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

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Haze Advisory Test 11 Aug 2026

11 Aug 2026 10:18

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$8,000 Fine For Illegal Dumping At Tampines Road Heavy Vehicle Park

06 Aug 2026 06:06

6 August 2026 – A general worker pleaded guilty to disposing of about 1,530 kg of household and renovation waste illegally at Tampines Road Heavy Vehicle Park[1] on 13 May 2025. The case was heard in court on 4 August 2026. Mr Shkder Foridul was convicted of one charge under section 20(1)(a) of the Environmental Public Health Act 1987 (EPHA) and fined $8,000.

2. On 14 May 2025, officers from the National Environment Agency (NEA) discovered a pile of waste comprising household items and renovation waste that had been dumped on the grass verge at Tampines Road Heavy Vehicle Park during routine surveillance. Investigations revealed that Mr Foridul had undertaken hacking and dismantling jobs for two residential premises at Whampoa Drive and Farrer Road respectively. Instead of disposing of the waste properly at a licensed general waste disposal facility, Mr Foridul dumped it illegally out of convenience.

3. The illegal disposal of waste is a serious offence as it pollutes the environment and poses a hazard to public health. NEA will not hesitate to take strict enforcement action against any person who disposes of waste illegally. A first-time offender is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both. Repeat offenders are liable to a maximum fine of $100,000 and to imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and up to 12 months.

4. The public can assist NEA by submitting reports of suspected illegal disposal electronically via the Online Feedback Form or myENV mobile application. When reporting, please provide the date, time, and location of the incident, the registration number of the vehicle used to carry out the illegal disposal, as well as any supporting photos and video clips.

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¹ Photos of the waste that was disposed of at Tampines Road Heavy Vehicle Park are appended in Annex A.

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Annex A

Photos of waste illegally disposed of at Tampines Road Heavy Vehicle Park

Photo credit: The National Environment Agency

Drier Conditions Expected In The Coming Fortnight

31 Jul 2026 04:59

31 July 2026 – The first fortnight of August 2026 is likely to be drier than the past fortnight. Southwest Monsoon conditions are prevailing over Singapore and the surrounding region and are expected to continue in the coming fortnight, with winds blowing mainly from the southeast or south.

2. Fair and occasionally windy conditions are expected on several days, particularly during the second week of August 2026. Localised short-duration thundery showers are expected in the late morning and afternoon over parts of the island on some days. The total rainfall for the first fortnight of August 2026 is forecast to be below average over most parts of the island.

3. The daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 33 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The nights may also be warm and humid, with temperatures remaining above 27 degrees Celsius on several days.

4. For updates of the daily weather forecast, please visit the MSS website (www.weather.gov.sg), NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), or download the myENV app.

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (16 – 30 July 2026)

5. Southwest Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second fortnight of July 2026, with winds blowing mostly from the southeast or south.

6. In the second fortnight of July 2026, localised short-duration thundery showers fell over parts of the island on most days. On 22 July 2026, regional wind convergence brought heavy thundery showers over many areas of Singapore in the late morning and early afternoon. The daily total rainfall of 105.8mm recorded at Jurong Pier that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the second fortnight of July 2026.

7. The daily maximum temperatures in the second fortnight of July 2026 were between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily temperature of 34.0 degrees Celsius was recorded at Ang Mo Kio on 19 July 2026. There were also several warm nights, particularly over the eastern, southern, and western parts of the island, where minimum night-time temperatures remained above 27 degrees Celsius.

8. About half of Singapore recorded below average rainfall in the second fortnight of 2026. The area around Jurong Pier registered rainfall of 58 per cent above average, and the area around Clementi registered rainfall of 46 per cent below average.

CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

Long-term Statistics for August *(Climatological reference period: 1991-2020)*
Average daily maximum temperature:	31.4	°C
Average daily minimum temperature:	25.3	°C
Average monthly temperature:	28.1	°C

Average rainfall:	146.9	mm
Average number of rain days:	14

*Historical Extremes for August* *(Rainfall since 1869 and temperature since 1929)*
Highest monthly mean daily maximum temperature:	32.7	°C (2019)
Lowest monthly mean daily minimum temperature:	23.0	°C (1962)

Highest monthly rainfall ever recorded:	526.8	mm (1878)
Lowest monthly rainfall ever recorded:	11.8	mm (2019)

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METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE SINGAPORE
31 Jul 2026

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Mostly Short-Duration Thundery Showers Expected In The Second Half Of July 2026

16 Jul 2026 03:12

16 July 2026 – The prevailing Southwest Monsoon conditions are forecast to persist over Singapore and the surrounding region in the next fortnight with the low-level winds blowing from the southeast or southwest on most days.

2 In the second half of July 2026, short-duration thundery showers are expected over some parts of Singapore, between the late morning and afternoon on most days. On one or two days, large-scale convergence of winds over Singapore and the surrounding region may bring widespread moderate to heavy thundery showers. In addition, Sumatra squalls may bring island-wide thundery showers and gusty winds during the pre-dawn and early morning hours on one or two days. The total rainfall for the second half of July 2026 is forecast to be near average over most parts of the island.

3 The daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 33 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days and slightly exceed 34 degrees Celsius on days with less cloud cover. A few nights may be warm and humid, with temperatures remaining above 28 degrees Celsius, particularly over the southern and eastern coastal areas of the island.

4 For updates of the daily weather forecast, please visit the MSS website (www.weather.gov.sg), NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), or download the myENV app.

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (1 – 15 July 2026)

5 Southwest Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region with the winds blowing mostly from the southeast or southwest.

6 In the first half of July 2026, localised short-duration thundery showers fell over parts of the island during the late morning and afternoon on most days. On 7 July 2026, moderate to heavy thundery showers affected many parts of Singapore in the morning and early afternoon. The daily total rainfall of 125.5 mm recorded around Jurong West on that day was the highest for the first half of July 2026.

7 Daily maximum temperatures ranged between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days. On three days, the daily maximum temperature reached 34 degrees Celsius or above, with the highest daily maximum of 34.4 degrees Celsius recorded at Sembawang and Scotts Road on 4 and 15 July 2026 respectively.

8 In the first half of July 2026, rainfall was below average for most parts of Singapore. The area around Sentosa registered rainfall of 80 per cent below average, while the area around Jurong West registered rainfall of 108 per cent above average.

CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

Long-term Statistics for July *(Climatological reference period: 1991-2020)*
Average daily maximum temperature:	31.4	°C
Average daily minimum temperature:	25.4	°C
Average monthly temperature:	28.2	°C

Average rainfall:	146.6	mm
Average number of rain days:	14

*Historical Extremes for July* *(Rainfall since 1869 and temperature since 1929)*
Highest monthly mean daily maximum temperature:	32.4	°C (1997)
Lowest monthly mean daily minimum temperature:	22.9	°C (1975)

Highest monthly rainfall ever recorded:	527.3	mm (1890)
Lowest monthly rainfall ever recorded:	12.2	mm (2019)

METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE SINGAPORE
16 Jul 2026

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