NewzOn Monday, October 19, Singapore Senior Minister K Shanmugam addressed the issue of transboundary haze, characterizing the phenomenon as a man-made problem driven by corporate profit-seeking rather than a natural occurrence. During his remarks, he expressed disappointment regarding recent comments made by an Indonesian official concerning 'oxygen' and the haze situation.
Despite his criticism of the official's remarks, Shanmugam expressed approval of the actions taken by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to address the haze. The statements highlight the ongoing diplomatic tension and the complex intersection of environmental policy, corporate accountability, and regional cooperation between the two nations.
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