MALAYSIA

MRSC Kota Kinabalu (MMEA)

Last verified: 14 October 2026

EMERGENCY

Call 999

Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Second 24-hour line (MRSC Kota Kinabalu): +60 88 387 774. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16 · DSC 70.

Area

Waters of Malaysia, approximately. See it on the rescue map →

Source

malaysia.gov.my · authority: use the public emergency number · checked 2026-10-14
malaysia.gov.my/en/categories/safety-and-community/public-safety/mers-999-emergency-line (“The main agencies connected through NG MERS 999 are: … Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency”); MRCC/MRSC lines: ICAO APSAR/WG/8 IP/06 “Malaysia Search and Rescue Update” (presented by Malaysia, 2023)

Frequently asked

What is the phone number of MRSC Kota Kinabalu (MMEA)?

Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Second 24-hour line (MRSC Kota Kinabalu): +60 88 387 774.

Which waters does MRSC Kota Kinabalu (MMEA) cover?

The waters of Malaysia drawn on the VesselSOS rescue map (approximate). The VesselSOS app picks the responsible centre from your GPS position.

Neighbouring rescue centres

MRSC Kuching (MMEA) 433 nm MRCC Region IV (Nha Trang) 554 nm MRCC Region III (Vũng Tàu) 595 nm MRCC Region II (Đà Nẵng) 762 nm MRSC Kuantan (MMEA) 773 nm MRSC Johor Bahru (MMEA) 786 nm

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