JOHOR BARU: Johor police activated all 13 district control centres yesterday to monitor the worsening haze, while making face masks compulsory for personnel on field duty.

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the move followed the activation of the state disaster management committee to coordinate efforts with the state government to address the haze.

He said the district control centres would continuously monitor conditions in their respective areas.

Despite the haze, traffic control, mobile patrol vehicle operations and motorcycle patrols would continue as scheduled to safeguard public safety and order.