1. Sabah - Land Below The Wind
Why is Sabah known as the Land Below the Wind? History buffs will tell you that this majestic nickname was first used by American author Agnes Keith, who spent nearly two decades in Sandakan in the 1930s. Her book, Land Below The Wind, describes her experience of living in this beautiful East Malaysian state.
Today in Sabah, July 6 is fondly known as Agnes Keith Day, celebrated with various activities and performances carried out at the Agnes Keith House in Sandakan.
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