Singapore's air quality has improved after weeks of heavy haze and most
government haze-response measures will be lifted. The National Environment
Agency said distribution of N95 and equivalent masks via vending machines and
community clubs will end at 18:00 SGT on Nov. 7. Air-conditioned rest rooms at
designated refuge centers will close at the same time, and haze protection
measures for outdoor workers will end on Nov. 7. NEA said a monsoon shift and
increased rainfall have reduced haze; pollutant standard index readings have
eased after consecutive weeks at "unhealthy" or "very unhealthy" levels driven
by Indonesian wildfires. On Wednesday Singapore tightened cross-border haze
laws, adding restrictions and imposing fines on firms that do business with
entities or individuals suspected of involvement in the fires.
