 On 19 May 2016, Deputy Minister of Transport introduced "V" prefix for Kuala Lumpur, there is a possibility that current Sabah format will be replaced by a new prefix to ensure that current Sabah number plates bears no suffix compared to current format.The West Coast Division encompasses the densely populated cities of Kota Kinabalu and Penampang.The "SA" series has thus become the most numerous number plate prefix in the state of Sabah.