Singapore’s S$2.32b ‘haze bill’: Can prevention cost less?

In this commentary, Prof Euston Quah, Albert Winsemius chair professor of economics and director of the Economic Growth Centre at NTU and Dr Eugene Or, a lecturer at SUSS, argue that a tougher haze law raises the price of polluting. Understanding which parts of the economy and society bear the costs, and to what extent, helps us target protection and plan adaptations. Their preliminary estimate puts Singapore’s haze burden through Oct 31 at S$2.32billion at September 2026 prices. The sheer scale of this damage strengthens the case for funding prevention alongside tougher penalties.

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