Ongzi's Stamps: World Youth Stamp Exhibition

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Monday, 1 December 2014

MALAYSIA 2014 World Youth Stamp Exhibition & Asian International Stamp Exhibition, 29th

A series of special stamps (miniature sheets) was issued in conjunction with the Malaysia World Youth Stamp Exhibition 2014 (KLwyse). The event will be held from December 1st to 6th 2014 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).

The special miniature sheets are:

December 1, 2014 - Heritage Building

December 2, 2014 –160th Year of Postage Stamp Usage in Malaysia

December 3, 2014 –Flora

December 4, 2014 –Fauna

December 5, 2014 –Cultural Dance

December 6, 2014 –Malay Folk Stories

RM5 : Heritage Building

This miniature sheet features the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, one of the most historic, iconic and recognisable landmarks in Kuala Lumpur. Heavily influenced by Moorish architecture and colonial aesthetics, the legendary building with its 40-metre clock tower provides an irresistible old world charm while standing majestically against the robust and ever-changing Kuala Lumpur skyline.

RM1, RM2 & RM3 : 160th Year of Postage Stamp Usage in Malaysia

This collection commemorates the 160th anniversary of the postage stamp usage in Malaysia. It features a letter, dated 19 December 1854 showing the earliest known usage of Four Annas (four denominations) – Half Annas, One Anna, Two Annas and Four Annas stamps within the Straits Settlements, cancelled using the ‘Diamond of Dots’ postmark which was the first standard

postmark used to cancel stamps throughout the East India Company postal region.

RM2 & RM3 : Flora

The flora-themed miniature sheet highlights the Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) which is a symbol of national pride. It is officially chosen as the national flower in 1960 by Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia’s first Prime Minister. The Rafflesia (Rafflesia arnoldii), a rare flower that is native to Malaysian rainforests and known for its exotic and unique appearance also features in the sheet.

RM2 & RM3 : Fauna

Fauna collection features “A Jungle Warrior and The Man of The Forest” – The Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris) and Orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus).

RM5 : Cultural Dance

Mak Yong, a traditional dance-drama which was declared a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO in 2005 is selected to feature in the cultural dance-themed miniature sheet. This enchanting piece of art originated centuries ago in Kelantan as court entertainment and combines acting, vocal and instrumental music, gestures and elaborate costumes with an evocative story telling.