You’ve got mail – it was posted at this underwater postbox in Sabah


The red postbox is a common sight on land but, at 40m below sea level, it becomes a truly unique item. Photos: Pos Malaysia

In the pristine waters off Pulau Layang-Layang in Sabah, divers might come across a rather peculiar object. Rectangular and painted a shade of vivid red, it looks just like a ... postbox?

That’s right, your eyes are not deceiving you. A public postbox for your mail – located 40m below sea level.

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