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Friday, 7 February 2025

Malaysia - Traditional Craftwork

Malaysia - Traditional Craftwork

The 2019 Malaysia Traditional Craftwork RM5 miniature sheet, issued on December 4, 2019, highlights the nation's rich metalworking heritage. The stamp depicts a traditional necklace in the midst of its creation. To accentuate the intricate details of the jewelry, the design incorporates embossing techniques, giving the necklace a lifelike texture. The MS exhibits a greenish-white fluorescent reaction under ultraviolet light. This issue serves as a tribute to Malaysia's skilled metal artisans and their enduring craftsmanship.

Malaysia - Traditional Boats

Malaysia - Traditional Boats

The Kolek Barat boat is a traditional fishing vessel from the west coast of Malaysia, particularly in Kelantan. Renowned for its intricate carvings and vibrant paintings, it reflects the artistic heritage of the Malay community. Beyond its practical use for fishing, the Kolek Barat is a symbol of cultural pride and is often showcased in boat races and festivals.

The Lepa boat, native to Sabah, the Bajau people, often referred to as "Sea gypsies". Traditionally used for both fishing and as a home. It is celebrated annually during the Regatta Lepa festival.

Thursday, 30 April 2020

180th Anniversary of Penny black

On 6th May, 1840, The world's first adhesive postage stamp "Penny Black" was born officially. Even though The British Postal System introduced it on 1st of May, the official usage of Penny Black started only from May 6th.

Earlier the postage had to be borne by the recipients. In 1937, to reform the British Postal system Rowland Hill suggested the use of pre-payment of postage and it was accepted and the Penny Black with the profile of Queen Victoria born after 3 years. There were around 68 million Penny Blacks printed on 2,86,700 sheets. The only known complete sheets of the Penny Black are owned by the British Postal Museum.

To prevent the reuse of the same stamps they introduced a red colour franking. It rubbed off easily and failed in its purpose. This led to the introduction of black colour franking and the colour of the stamp was changed to Red in 1841.

Below Souvenir sheet was issued on April 30, 2015 by Pos Malaysia (Malaysian Post) to commemorate 175th Anniversary of The Penny Black . The Souvenir sheet depicts the portrait of Sir Rowland Hill, who is instrumental in bringing out the fist pre-paid postage stamp and the Penny Black and Two Pence Blue stamp.

Wednesday, 8 March 2017

As the Sabah Train comes huffing by....

My generous friend Mr.Joel yet again has sent me a beautiful miniature sheet to enrich my odd shaped stamps collection. The Malaysian MS depicts the "Sabah Train". The MS was issued on 28th of December 2015 by Malaysia Post.

Sabah state railway earlier known as North Borneo railway operates in the state of Sabah, one of the two Malaysian states in the island of Borneo. It connects over 15 stations and is 134 km long line. In the right side of the MS we can see the stations connecting Papar and Tanjung Aru.

This was the third time Pos Malaysia issued Trains on stamps. Along with this MS of the Vulcan steam locomotive, under the heading Pengangkutan awam Malaysia or Malaysian Public transport, Pos Malaysia has issued 3 more stamps - Hitachi Diseal Hydraulic Locomotive, Rail Bus and Diesel Multiple Unit.

This beautiful MS made my day :). Terima Kasih Joel!!! Terima Kasih Banyak Banyak :).

Few of the many other gifts Mr.Joel had sent me can be seen in the below links:

http://philateli.blogspot.in/2015/08/giant-panda-malaysia-ms.html

http://philateli.blogspot.in/2015/09/light-house-glow-in-draw-malaysia-ms.html

http://philateli.blogspot.in/2015/05/burung-betaluk-wood-pecker-ms-from.html

http://philateli.blogspot.in/2016/04/glow-in-dark-nocturnals-malaysia.html

http://philateli.blogspot.in/2016/02/childrens-folk-tales-si-tanggang.html

Monday, 4 April 2016

Glow in the dark - Nocturnals - Malaysia

Nocturnals are animals that are active during night. Bat is a familiar nocturnal animal. They have some special features to survive in the dark like big ears, sensitive whiskers, keen noses,s and above all, sharp vision to see the prey and predators in the dark.

To highlight this special capability, "Vision" Malaysian post issued a Glow-in-the-dark Miniature sheet in 2008. The eyes of Slow Loris and Tarsier glow in the dark. Thanks to Joel for sending this nice imperforated Miniature sheet for me.

You can see the glow effect below and actual sheet further down the page.