Australian High Commissioner visits Sandakan Heritage Trail

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Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Danielle Heinecke, visited the Sandakan Heritage Trail, recently recognized as Malaysia's first historical tree trail. The visit coincided with her attendance at the Sandakan Day Memorial. Heinecke toured key sites including the William Pryer Monument and the Sandakan Liberation Monument, learning about Sandakan's history from pre-colonial times through World War II and its post-war revival. The trail founder, Lai King Hang, and Dr. Arthur Chung, Deputy Conservator of Forests Sabah, guided the tour. Heinecke also visited Agnes Keith's House and St Michael's and All Angels Church.