Traditional traders were an important
part in the life of humble communities of bygone days. Goods were scarce and
wants were fewer. The arrivals of these itinerant hawkers were an event most
welcomed and their departures lent a promise of hope for new goods on their
next visit. Though their wares were limited these traders somehow managed to
fill the needs of the humble and poor who could not afford to patronize stores
run by big trading houses which have more to offer.
Paper
Craftsman. Paper art began in China with the invention
of paper during the Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago. Craftsmen produced
Lanterns, Lion Heads, Dragon for performances, as well as other figures all in
the name drawing attention to services and goods being offered. However, these
days they have been reduced to making paper effigies and items for funerary,
religious and ceremonial needs of the Chinese.
Fortune
Teller.
At times the precognition of a fortune-teller were accepted as
occurrences that were bound to happen in the future. The itinerant
fortune-telling man was aided by a Javan Sparrow or Nalayan Parrot that picked
poker cards. These the fortune-teller would interpret to reveal to the person
seated in from of him the "fate" that awaited him. A fortune teller also doubled as a palm
reader.
Sate
Man.
The name sate is said to have derived from the Hokkkien dealect which
means "three pieces". The sate man used to be a mobile hawker whose
main stock-in-trade were the delectable chunks of spiced meat on skewers which
he grilled over charcoal amber. This was eaten with rich, sweet and spicy
peanut sauce and compacted rice cooked and cut into cubes.
Nasi Kandar Hawker. Nasi Kandar , at one time a staple
amongst labourers of South Indian origins in Penang, used to be served and
enjoyed under shady trees or by the roadside. Attired in green checkered
sarong, a simple white T-shirt tasseled songkok
and broad canvas belt. the nasi kandar
man would typically go round the neighborhood with pots on both ends of a long
pole slung over his shoulders.
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| stamps |
80sen ·
Paper Craftsman
80sen ·
Fortune Teller
RM1 · Satay Man
RM1 · Nasi Kandar Hawker
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Ting
Ting Candy Man. Ting Ting candy are traditional sweets made
from white sugar, maple syrup and glutinous rice. The candy
got its name from the sound created by metal chisel and hammer used to break
the hardened candy.
Traditional
Medicine Peddler. Traditional medicine in Malaysia reflects the
diverse culture of Malay, Chinese, Indian ad indigenous heritage. The services
provided by traditional medicine practitioners include reciting incantations, administering herbs, acupuncture
etc.
Pasembor/Rojak
Man.
Pasembor or Rojak is a traditional fruit and
vegetable salad dish. The term ‘rojak’ is also used as a colloquial
expression for an eclectic mix. Pasembur
is mamak rojak, is sold by Indian
Muslim which contains fried dough fritters, bean curds, potatoes, prawn
fritters, hard boil egg, bean sprouts, cuttlefish and cucumber mixed with a
sweet thick peanut sauce. Fruit rojak typically
contain jambu air, guava, cucumber, jicama, pineapple, mango mixed with shrimp
paste, sugar and chili.
Dhoby-Man.
In Malaysia, Dhoby man are mostly
of Indian origin. They go from door to
door collecting dirty linen from household, after a day or two, they return the
linen washed.
The Stamp Booklet features the stamps in 5
different designs :
60sen ·
Lemang Seller
60sen ·
Ting Ting Candy Man
60sen ·
Traditional Medicine Peddler
60sen ·
Pasembor/Rojak Man
60sen ·
Dhoby-Man
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| stamp booklet |
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| folder |
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| stamp sheets |
Technical Details
Date of Issue 21-June-2012
Stamps
Stamp Value :80sen (se-tenant) & RM1.00 (se-tenant)
Stamp Sheet : 20 Stamps
Stamp Size : 35mm x 35mm
Perforation : 14
Paper : SPM Watermark, Phosphor Coated
Printing Process : Litography
Printer : Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn Bhd
Stamp Designer : Peter Chuah, Orient Communications
First Day Cover
50 Sen
Folder
RM5.50
Stamp Booklet
RM 6.00
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