Malaysia 2015 Endangered Marine Life

Excessive exploitation due to human behavior and activities has led to the near-extinction of many marine animals such as whales, dolphins and sharks, among others

60sen •  Pari Gergaji Jarang ( Anoxypritis cuspidsata )

Pari Gergaji Jarang has a long, narrow, and flattened rostrum on their snout.  Each side of rostrum is lined with 18-22 pairs of short, flat and sharp teeth.  It can grow up to maximum length 4.7 meters

80sen • Paus Biru ( Balaenoptera musculus )

The blue whale is one of the largest animals living.  A fully grown blue whale can reach 33 meters long and weighs about 170,000 kg.  True to its name, it has bluish-grey body with variable pale grey or white mottling behind its head. 

RM1.40 • Paus Pembunuh ( Orcinus orca )

The killer whale is the largest member of the dolphin family, and one of the world’s most powerful predators.  Adult male killer whale can reach 9 meters in length, weighs about 6600 kg, while adult female can reach 7.7 meters in length and weighs around 4,700 kg.

Miniature Sheet RM5 • Paus Bongkok ( Megaptera lonovaeangliae )

The humpback whale can easily be identified by it spectacular breaching, lobtailing and flipper-slapping.  It has large, stocky body with black or dark grey upper side.  The head is rather slender and flat, and its most distinctive feature is a series of knobs, or tubercles, which cove the rostrum and much of the lower jaw.  Fully grown male is 12-16 meters long with female typically 1-2 meter long with female typically 1-2 meters longer.  Adult humpback whales normally weigh around 22,000 – 36,000 kg.  The average lifespan of humpback whale is about 45-50 years.

Technical Details

Stamp Value: 60sen, 80sen & RM1.40

Stamp Size: 40mm x 30mm

Miniature Sheet Value: RM5.00

Stamp Size In Miniature Sheet: 44.8mm x 37.8mm 

(Octagon-shaped Stamp with Silver Foil)

Perforation: 14

Sheet Content: 20 stamps

Paper: Tullis Russell High Reading Yellow/Green Phosphor

Printing Process: Lithography

Printer: Southern Colour Print

Stamp Designer: Hazel Design Sdn Bhd.

Date Of Issue 13 April 2015