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Jamesc

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These big boys damn lame....all giving ffxxking excuse.

 

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Palm oil companies listed here have denied that they are using slash-and-burn practices on their plantations in Indonesia.

 

The land-clearing technique is seen as a key cause of the haze crisis now engulfing Singapore and Malaysia, but the companies say they opt for a mechanical approach that includes using excavators and bulldozers.

 

Some companies added that they monitor contractors and sub-contractors to ensure they comply with the no-burn policy as well.

 

Singapore-listed First Resources, which has over 158,000ha of oil palm plantations, said yesterday that it adopts a zero-burning policy for new plantings and uses mechanical methods to clear land.

 

Its plantations are mostly in Riau, as well as East and West Kalimantan. "We are supported by contractors who are contractually bound to comply with the group's zero-burning policy," said a spokesman.

 

Indofood Agri Resources, with more than 230,000ha of oil palm plantations, mostly in Sumatra, and over 20,000ha of rubber trees, said sustainable agriculture is at the core of all its operations.

 

"I can confirm that IndoAgri has a zero-burning policy," chief executive Mark Wakeford said yesterday.

 

Wilmar International and Golden Agri-Resources, the two largest palm oil companies listed here by market value, also emphasised their zero-burning policies in statements to The Straits Times on Tuesday. Wilmar's plantations are in Sumatra, West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan.

 

Golden Agri, with a planted area of about 464,000ha across Indonesia, added yesterday that it monitors its processes stringently to ensure its contractors comply.

 

United States commodities giant Cargill, which is privately held, said it has a no-burn policy, and added that there are no hot spots or fires at its oil palm plantations in South Sumatra and West Kalimantan, which together cover close to 55,000ha.

It added that it uses heavy equipment like excavators to clear the land, with Cargill employees overseeing the entire process.

 

Environmental groups noted that while companies may have no-burn policies, they also buy palm oil from third-party suppliers. "What they need to do is check whether the third-party suppliers are involved in the burning or not," said Mr Bustar Maitar, head of Greenpeace's forest campaign in Indonesia.

 

Dr John Payne, executive director of the Borneo Rhino Alliance, said palm oil companies and those in other sectors need to know how their raw material suppliers are behaving.

I am glad to read no company is burning

 

so the haze must be just all our imagination.

 

I must have a really strong imagination cos

 

I am imagine the haze to be 312 now.

 

 

:D

 

 

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Rainbowbiatch

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Lee Hsien Loong ‏@leehsienloong 46s

PM: I ask S’poreans to remain calm and look out for one another. I'm confident we can manage this if we stay united n work together. #sghaze

 

Lee Hsien Loong ‏@leehsienloong 3m

PM set up Haze Inter-Ministerial Committee (HIMC) led by Minister Ng Eng Hen to focus on protecting public health and safety. #sghaze

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Mllcg

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Since we are surrounded by countries governed by lame/irresponsible leaders, perhaps

Our govt should include Maintaining Air Quality part of National Defense.

 

This yearly and periodic haze problem is here to stay.

Might as well have a long term contingency plan.

 

After all, SG is very rich monetary wise.

For starters, use the money collected from COEs, ERP, vehicle taxes, etc.....

Install gigantic wind turbines with Misting Devices island wide, to be maintained by the SAF.

 

At same time, out govt can boost another world first....

Also can turn it into another tourist attraction and experience.....tourists flock in specially to

Witness and experience how SG tackles the haze nationwide! Another World First! [laugh]

 

might as well just build a turbine big enough to redirect the wind

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Darthrevan

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I'm seriously surprised the indos haven't burned up all their forest oreddy.

 

with 95% of forests in their country..they have enough forests to burn for at least 10,000 years and when that is not enough..the indonesians re-slash the crops and re-burn to plant new crops which yields better margins [;)]

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Roh96

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Are you using the normal ones already?

 

I'm using N95 for my family now, but would like to stock up a few more. I think this haze is going to stay for many days.

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Deckbuild

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I'm using N95 for my family now, but would like to stock up a few more. I think this haze is going to stay for many days.

 

N95 is often use in the industry, you might wanna try check out those hardware store. They might have stock as it's frequently purchase by contractors.

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Spiderman302

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I think they having emergency meeting now within the different ministers/ministry to see what to do [laugh]

 

Ms vivian said will take action against spore companies do burning in indo. Wonder what action she refers to.?

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Deckbuild

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i am stuck in a meeting room with no windows...

 

how does it look now?

 

From the way I look at it, it seems to be coming back again... WTF man....

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Jman888

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N95 is often use in the industry, you might wanna try check out those hardware store. They might have stock as it's frequently purchase by contractors.

 

 

go to MOH office lor, bang table and ask for more :angry: :angry:

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Moneysucker

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From the way I look at it, it seems to be coming back again... WTF man....

 

serious??

 

i remembered yesterday things started to get bad from 5pm onwards

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Rainbowbiatch

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PM requested Indonesian officials to provide evidence that Singapore companies are linked to haze. If any Singapore-linked companies or companies present in Singapore are involved, the Government will take it up with them.

 

Financial Help: PM said MOH will implement a special scheme for young Singaporeans, elderly Singaporeans, CHAS card holders, Public Assistance and MFEC card holders suffering from respiratory problems and conjunctivitis because of haze. They can see their GPs for $10. MOH will settle the rest of the medical bill.

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Deckbuild

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go to MOH office lor, bang table and ask for more :angry: :angry:

 

Don't so fierce la, it's also not MOH go burn trees mah.

 

Alternatively, if you have relatives working at MOH or MOE, you can check whether they have spares or not. My dad gave me a few N95 from MOE.

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Deckbuild

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serious??

 

i remembered yesterday things started to get bad from 5pm onwards

 

Naked eye feels it's getting worst again as compare to 2pm till 4pm, waiting for PSI readings.

 

Edit: Readings just out: 253 now, hopefully no spike in these figures at 5pm....

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