Sabah consists of five administrative divisions, which are in turn divided into 25 districts.
These administrative divisions are, for all purposes, just for reference. During the British rule until the transition period when Malaysia was formed, a Resident was appointed to govern each division and provided with a palace (Istana). This means that the British considered each of these divisions equivalent to a Malayan state. The post of the Resident was abolished in favour of district officers for each of the district.
| Division Name | Districts | Area (km²) | Population (2010) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Coast Division | Kota Belud, Kota Kinabalu, Papar, Penampang, Putatan, Ranau, Tuaran | 7,588 | 1,067,589 |
| 2 | Interior Division | Beaufort, Nabawan, Keningau, Kuala Penyu, Sipitang, Tambunan,Tenom | 18,298 | 424,534 |
| 3 | Kudat Division | Kota Marudu, Kudat, Pitas | 4,623 | 192,457 |
| 4 | Sandakan Division | Beluran, Kinabatangan, Sandakan, Tongod | 28,205 | 702,207 |
| 5 | Tawau Division | Kunak, Lahad Datu, Semporna, Tawau | 14,905 | 819,955 |
As in the rest of Malaysia, local government comes under the purview of state governments.[citation needed] However, ever since the suspension of local government elections in the midst of the Malaysian Emergency, which was much less intense in Sabah than it was in the rest of the country, there have been no local elections. Local authorities have their officials appointed by the executive council of the state government.
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