The Central Police Station Kuching is one of the most historically significant law-enforcement buildings in Kuching, reflecting the development of modern policing during the early 20th century in Sarawak.
Constructed in 1931, the police headquarters was built to replace the earlier police station located at the Round Tower along Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg (formerly known as Jalan Rock). The new building was designed using reinforced concrete, a relatively modern construction method at the time, reflecting the government’s intention to establish a more permanent and durable administrative facility.
The structure functioned as the main operational base for the police force in Kuching, accommodating multiple branches of policing activities under one roof. The ground floor housed administrative offices and operational units, while the upper floor provided living quarters for bachelor officers, it was once known as Rumah Pasong (or The Lockup). A common arrangement in colonial-era government buildings where personnel often resided within the same compound as their workplace.
Today, the Central Police Station continues to stand as a symbol of Kuching’s policing heritage, representing both the evolution of public security institutions and the architectural legacy of early 20th-century Sarawak.