Indonesia will respect international law as Singapore investigates forest fires causing haze pollution

A Pollutant Standards Index value of 101 or greater for 24 hours or more is defined as unhealthy in Singapore. - The Straits Times/ANN

JAKARTA (The Straits Times/ANN): Indonesia has pledged to respect international law as Singapore investigates companies and individuals linked to the 2015 land and forest fires that enshrouded the region in toxic haze.

"Both Singapore and Indonesia have regulations (regarding forest fires). We respect our mutual agreement, which is based on international law," Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment minister Luhut Pandjaitan said in a statement on June 24.