American state fair and Freedom 250 run draw hundreds to Padang Merdeka

The Great American Sabah State Fair was held at Padang Merdeka in Kota Kinabalu, featuring carnival games, food trucks, and live music. The event included the Freedom 250 Fun Run, which saw around 600 participants run 2.50 miles to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. The US Embassy's Chargé d'Affaires David H. Gamble Jr said the fair aimed to give Sabahans a taste of an American tradition.