detainees were admitted whereas toothpaste and soap are given when needed. The toiletries are provided in Patani Police Station lock-up, Pulau Pinang and in Pontian Police Station lock-up (except towels). Detainees in Jempol Police Station claimed that they were given toiletries only when the Commission visited the lock-up. 4.42 Most police personnel mentioned that they used their own money to buy sanitary pads in order to give to female detainees when needed. This is the practice which has been carried out in most lock-ups including Seri Jempol Police Stationlock-up and Jinjang Central Lock-up. 4.43 In Bintulu and Miri lock-ups, Sarawak, the toiletries were not provided unless supplied by the family. 4.44 Moreover, most lock-ups provided facilities like praying mat, telekung, mat and al-Quran upon request by detainees. Figure 11: Toiletries in Sandakan Police Station Lock-up 75