Archive for the ‘Malaysia’ Category
#1118 Malaysia 11/07/07
This beautiful FDC from Malaysia was sent by Khor Kok Keong, thank you very much! It was issued on July 7 and arrived on July 13, 2011.
The FDC and stamps commemorates “100 Years of Aviation”.
#979 Malaysia 15/08/23
Here is a beautiful aerogram from Malaysia, which was sent by Jeep Wa, thank you! It was posted in Johor Bahru on August 23 and arrived on September 1, 2015.
#862 Malaysia 14/10/??
This amazing registered cover from Malaysia was sent by Randy, thank you! It was posted in Selangor and arrived on October 29, 2014.
The left stamp in the first row depicts the lizard Gonocephalus grandis. It is part of the set “Endangered Reptiles”, which was issued on September 28, 2005. The second stamp (part of the set “Protected Mammals”; issued July 27, 2005) commemorates the yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula). The next stamp depicts the leaf scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus). It is the 2006 joint issue of Malaysia and Brunei. The next stamp is part of the set “Traditional Transportation” (issued on August 18, 2004) and depicts a rickshaw. The four stamps on the right are part of the set “Garden Flowers”, which was issued on July 1, 2010. The stamps depict the flowers Canna indica.
The stamp set in the second row (issued on June 28, 2003) depicts the islands and maps of Ligitan and Sipadan.
In the third row there is the stamp set “Pitcher Plants”, which was issued on April 6, 1996. It commemorates the plants Nepenthes sanguinea, N. macfarlanei, N. rajah, and N. lowii. The stamp on the right (issued on May 8, 1998) is part of a set that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society.
In the last row there is the stamp set, which commemorates the 2000 International Union of Forestry Research Organisations Conference in Kuala Lumpur. The set was issued on August 7, 2000. The stamp on the right is part of the 2010 “Garden Flowers” set too and commemorates the Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera).
#508 Malaysia 10/12/13
Khor Kok Keong sent me this nice airmail FDC from Malaysia, thank you! It was issued posted on December 13 and arrived on December 31.
The left stamp commemorates the Ochraceous Bulbul (Alophoixus ochraceus).
The right stamps are part of a set, which is entitled “Traditional Pastime Games with Upin and Ipin“, which is an animated TV series in Malaysia.
#493 Malaysia 11/04/11
Thanks to Khor Kok Keong I received this beautiful FDC from Malaysia! It was posted in Shah Alam on April 11 and arrived on, April 19, 2011.
The cover and stamps commemorate artifacts of national heritage: gold coins of Sultan Muzaffar Shah of Johor (1546–1570) and Sultan Zainal Abidin II of Terengganu (1793-1808).
#486 Malaysia 11/04/28
Thank you,Khor Kok Keong, for sending this beautiful FDC from Malaysia! It was issued and posted on April 28 and arrived on May 5, 2011. The stamp set is entitled “Setem Ku” and the stamps commemorate the traditional art of woodcarving, a hibiscus flower (Bunga Raya), a traditional kite (Wau Bulan), and the durian fruit.
#480 Malaysia 11/03/28
This beautiful FDC from Malaysia was sent to me by Khor Kok Keong, thank you very much! It was issued on March 28, 2011. It was posted in Ipoh, Perak.
The stamps commemorate the spices cinnamon, star anise (Illicium verum), and cardamom.
#479 Malaysia 10/11/10
Khor Kok Keong sent me this beautiful FDC from Malaysia, thank you! It was issued and posted on November 10 and arrived on November 18, 2010.
The stamps are entitled “WAU technology”, “Songket weaves Multimedia Magic”, “Basket of Bio Wealth”, and “Crafting Malaysia’s Skyline”.
#474 Malaysia 10/09/27
Khor Kok Keong sent me again a beautiful FDC from Ipoh, thank you! It was issued on September 27 and arrived on October 4, 2010.
The stamp set commemorate the aboriginal people (“Orang Asli“) of Malaysia.
#338 Malaysia 09/10/26
And another beautiful FDC of Malaysia; thank you very much, Terence!
The FDC and stamp set were issued on October 23, 2009. The set is entitled “Installation of His Royal Highness Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir“.
The 30 sen stamp portrays the portrait of DYMM Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhun Tuanku Munawir dressed in the baju melayu with the royal headdress.
The 50 sen stamp portrays the portrait of DYMM Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhun Tuanku Munawir dressed in the baju melayu and songkok.
The RM 1 stamp portrays the portrait of DYMM Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhun Tuanku Munawir and his consort Tunku Ampuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Aishah Rohani binte Almarhum Tengku Besar Mahmud seen in the complete official costume during his Proclamation Ceremony as the 11th DYMM Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus.
(text of the FDC info sheet)
#337 Malaysia 09/07/23
Another beautiful FDC from Malaysia sent by Terence, thank you very much!
The FDC and stamp set was issued on July 23, 2009. They commemorate the tuber plants cassava/tapioca (Manihot esculenta), sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), yam bean (Pachyrrhizus erosus), and purple yam (Dioscorea alata L.).
#336 Malaysia 09/05/19
Thank you, Terence, for sending me this beautiful FDC from Malaysia!
The FDC and stamp set were issued in Johor Bahru on May 19, 2009. The stamps depict the Fan Palm (Licuala grandis), the Fish Tail Palm (Caryota mitis), and the Serdang Palm (Livistona saribus).
#280 Malaysia 09/03/23
This beautiful FDC was sent to me by Khor Kok Keong, thank you very much!
It commemorates five traditional wedding costumes of Malaysia. I already wrote about this set in the post #168.
#246 Malaysia 09/06/21
Tengku sent me this nice cover from Malaysia, thank you! It was posted in Kuala Lumpur on June 21, 2009.
The three 2006 stamps depict the giant mudskipper (Periophthalmodon schlosseri), the crab Pagurus bernhardus, and the Amboina Box Turtle (Cuora amboinensis).
#233 Malaysia 09/11/24
This beautiful Malaysian FDC was sent by Terence from Kuatan, thank you very much!
It was issued on November 24, 2009. It has attached the Pahang issue of the mini-sheet series “State Definitive Series Special Collection”, which features all definitive Garden Flower stamps (originally issued on December 31, 2007) . The depicted flowers are from top left to bottom right: lotus (Nelumbium nelumbo), Hydrangea macrophylla, Hippeastrum reticulatum, Bougainvillea, Ipomoea indica, and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.