Sabah, by district
Select a district on the map or in the side index. Drag to tilt, scroll to zoom.
What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
7 facilities
| Kompleks Penjara Kota Kinabalu | Prison | Kota Kinabalu | +60 88-236 444 |
| Penjara Lahad Datu | Prison | Lahad Datu | — |
| Penjara Sandakan | Prison | Sandakan | — |
| Penjara Satelit Sandakan | Prison | Sandakan | — |
| Penjara Tawau | Prison | Tawau | — |
| Pusat Tahanan Sementara Papar | Prison | Papar | — |
| Pusat Tahanan Sementara Tawau | Prison | Tawau | — |
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Sabah, Malaysia have?
The atlas lists 7 prisons, jails and detention centres in Sabah, Malaysia, including 7 prisons.
Which police agencies serve Sabah, Malaysia?
41 police units are listed for Sabah, Malaysia, all recorded as police stations.
Can I look up a prisoner in Sabah, Malaysia?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Malaysia. Contact the facility or the Malaysian Prison Department, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which district has the most facilities?
Sandakan, with 2 prisons and jails and 8 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 1 entry of 7. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Which authority is responsible for prisons in Sabah, Malaysia?
Prisons in Malaysia, including those in Sabah, are run by the Malaysian Prison Department.
How are the listings for Sabah, Malaysia organised?
The atlas files Sabah, Malaysia by district, following official administrative boundaries; 19 districts currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the district where it is located; Sandakan is the largest by number of entries.
Where can I reach the police in Sabah, Malaysia?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 41 police units here. Open a district to see the units in each area.
What other areas are in Malaysia?
Malaysia has 15 other areas in the atlas; Selangor has the most entries (140), followed by Johor.