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Malaysia 2020 Johor's Constitution > 125th Anniversary

The 125th Anniversary of Johor’s Constitution First Day Cover with Miniature Sheet commemorates the introduction of the first-ever written constitution in the Malay Peninsular. The legal and administrative system was introduced, in Jawi, on 14 April 1895 during the reign of Sultan Abu Bakar. Since its introduction, the state’s constitution was amended 4 times from 1908 to 1918.

error :

It's interesting to note the discrepancy: 

the coat of arms on the stamp sheet's margin and poster is missing the crescent and star, yet the version on the stamp itself is correct.

Malaysia 2018 Coronation of Sultan Sallehuddin ( Kedah )

error :  

The correct spelling of the Sultan's name is Sallehuddin, with two "l's." It appears the name was misspelled as Salehuddin on the stamps.

Malaysia 2018 Royal Visit of TRH The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall - Diamond Jubilee of Diplomatic Ties Malaysia - United Kingdom

Date of Issue 3 November 2017

Stamp Value: RM1.05* x 2 designs

Stamp Size: 40mm x 50mm

Perforation: 14

Sheet Content: 20 stamps

Miniature Sheet Value: RM6.35

Miniature Sheet Size: 100mm x 70mm

Stamp Size In Miniature Sheet: 60mm x 50mm

Miniature Sheet Perforation: 14

Paper: Tullis Rusell High Reading Yellow / Green Phosphor Gummed Stamp Paper 104gsm

Printing Process: Lithography

Printer: Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional

Stamp Designer: World Communications Network Resources Sdn Bhd

error:
The title tab in the Royal Visit sheets (both sheets) have the spelling error “Annniversary” 

rather than the correct “Anniversary”.

Malaysia-Indonesia Joint Issue 2011

Error : note the different direction of Malaysian flag on the Tugu Negara

90sen · Tugu Negara

Tugu Negara at Jalan Tugu ( then Cenotaph Road ) in KL is a sculpture that commemorates the fallen heroes during Malaya’s Independence, WW2 and the Malayan Emergency.  

Standing at 15 meters tall, the bronze sculpture was designed by Felix de Weldon, depicts a group of soldiers  ( stood on stones imported from Karlshamn, Sweden ) holding the Malaysian national flag.   The granite base of the sculpture bears the Malaysia Coat of Arms, flanked by inscriptions in English and Jawi :

“ Dedicated to the heroic fighters in the cause of peace and freedom.

May the blessing of Allah be upon them ”

 

90sen · Tugu Proklamasi

Tugu Proklamasi in complex Taman Proklamasi at Jalan Proklamasi, Central Jakarta is a monument to commemorate the proclamation of Indonesian independence.  The proclamation was read by the then Presiden Soekarno on 17^th August 1945, in front of his residence at 56, Jalan Pegangsaan Timur ( now renamed Jalan Proklamasi ). 

In the middle of the structure is a black marble slab containing the proclamation.  Stand at both side of the slab are statues of Soekarno  and Mohammad Hatta.  The slab reads :

“ Kami, bangsa Indonesia, dengan in menjatakan kemerdekaan Indonesia.

Hal2 jang mengenai pemindahan kekoeasaan d.l.l, diselenggarakan dengan tjara seksama dan dalam tempoh jang sesingkat-singkatnja.

Djakarta, 17-8-‘05

Wakil2 bangsa Indonesia  “

90sen · Matawang Malaya & British Borneo

Malaya and British Borneo dollar was the currency of Malaya, Singapore, British North Borneo and Brunei from 1953 to 1967.   The currency was issued by the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya & British Borneo.  Prior to 1952, the board was knows as the Board of commissioners of Currency, Malaya.

90sen · Matawang ORI

Oeang Republik Indonesia, ORI is Indonesia’s first currency since independence.  The note was first circulated on 30^th October 1946.

90sen · Setem Pertama Malaya

The first stamp issued on the day of the independence of Federation of Malaya is a 10sen depict the first PM Tunku Abdul Rahman.

90sen · Setem Tentera Surakarta

In 1945, after the surrender of Japanese, Indonesia proclaimed independence.   The Dutch return to reestablish their rule, but were resisted by armed Indonesian.  The armed struggle ended on 27^th December 1949.  During the insurgency, the Indonesian military in 1949 issued a Surakarta Military stamp, of which only 500 were printed, and fewer than 50 are known to still exist.

90sen · Ayam Hutan Merah ( Gallus gallus )

The Red Junglefowl can be found in South India, Indochina, Malaya, Indonesia and the Philippines, each region has its own subspecies.  It is thought to be ancestor to the domestic chicken.

It is listed in IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as Least Concern.

90sen · Ayam Hutan Hijau ( Gallus varius )

The Green Junglefowl is endemic to Java, Bali, Lombok, Komodo, Flores and Rinca.  Hybrids of Green Junglefowl with domestic chicken are known as Bekisar, of which is a mascot bird of East Java.

It is listed in IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as Least Concern.

Technical Details

Date of Issue 8-Aug-2011

Stamps

Stamp Value : 90sen (4 setenant x 4 designs)

Stamp Sheet

Sheet Content :8 Stamps (Block of eight)

Paper : SPM Watermarked, Phosphor Coated

Printing Process : Lithography

Printer : Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn Bhd

Stamp Designer : Peter Chuah / Orient Communications

First Day Cover

50 Sen

Folder

RM5.50

Malaysia 2011 Virtues

The Nilai-Nilai Murni Campaign was initiated by the government, and later was instilled through the school curriculum throughout Malaysia.  It was seen as appropriate to today’s environment for the benefit of the future.

The campaign is one of the government’s initiative to adopt and inculcate moral value into the realm of the mind, heart and sould of Malaysians, at all levels.  The campaign aims to re-instill the sense of self esteem and the dependabiliy of the community.

The virtues are values that allows an individual to be respected and play an active role in ensuring a hormonious society as well as contribute to the growth and development of society.

60sen · Love

Feelings of love, compassion and a deep and lasting affection boorn out of a willing heart.

60sen · Hardworking

Continous effort filled with the spirit of diligence, perseverance, initiative and dedication in doing things.

60sen · Courteous

Kind, honourable, gentle and poilite demeanour.

60sen · Mutual Respect

Appreciate and value individuals and social institutions to provide a decent service.

60sen · Independent

The ability and willingness to do something without depending on others.

60sen · Awareness

Not being extreme in making judgment and actions whether in thoughts, speech or beharior without ingnoring the importance of self and others.

60sen · Kind Hearted

Attitude of sonstand and genuine concern about the feeling and welfare of others.

60sen · Thankful

Genuine feelings and behavior for the blessings and happiness obtained.

60sen · Living in Harmony

Willingness to do things witha a sense of belonging based on mutual interests to create harmony in society.

60sen · Integrity

Attitude and behavior that demostrate good faith, trust and honesty without expecting any reward.

stamp sheet

folder

Technical Details

16 June 2011

Stamps
Stamp Value :60 sen (Block of 10)

Stamp size : 30mm x 40mm

Perforation : 14

Stamp Sheet
Sheet Content :20 Stamps

Paper :SPM Watermarked, Phosphor Coated
Printing Process :Lithography
Printer :Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn Bhd
Stamp Designer :Pictureworks (M) Sdn Bhd

First Day Cover
Value : 50 Sen

Folder
Value :RM 5.50

One of the stamps on “Thank You” inscribed was of Hindi word "धन्यवाद" and was withdrawn soon after release. A Tamil version  "நன்றி" was subsequently released on 18 Jul 2011.  While Hindi is a major language in India, the most widely spoken Indian language among the Indian community in Malaysia is Tamil.

Word for 'Thank you',  left is Tamil நன்றி ; right is Hindi धन्यवाद  .

Hindi  word "धन्यवाद" for Thank you

Tamil word "நன்றி" for 'Thank you'

Malaysia 2009 Unique Birds

30 sen ● Malayan peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron malacense)

Malayan peacock-pheasant is one of the shortest-tailed peacock-pheasants.  It is endemic to lowland forests of the Malay Peninsula from the Isthmus of Kra region southwards.

Due to ongoing habitat loss, small population size and limited range, the Malayan peacock-pheasant is evaluated as VULNERABLE on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

50 sen ● Milky stork (Mycteria cinerea)

The milky stork is a medium, almost completely white plumaged stork species found predominantly in coastal mangroves in parts of Southeast Asia.

Due to ongoing habitat loss, illegal trade, and nature predator, the Malayan peacock-pheasant is evaluated as ENDANGERED on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

50 sen ● Malaysian whistling-thrush (Myophonus robinsoni)

The Malayan whistling thrush (Myophonus robinsoni) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae endemic to the Malay Peninsula.

The species has areas of undisturbed habitat, but may be threatened by habitat destruction and degradation caused by conversion of forest to agricultural land, water pollution, invasive species and overdevelopment. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has listed it as NEAR THREATENED.

Miniature Sheet RM5 ● Wreathed hornbill (Rhyticeros undulatus) & Plain-pouched hornbill (Rhyticeros subruficollis)

The wreathed hornbill (Rhyticeros undulatus), is a species of hornbill found in forests from far north-eastern India and Bhutan, east and south through mainland Southeast Asia and the Greater Sundas in Indonesia, except Sulawesi.

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has listed it as VULNERABLE.

The plain-pouched hornbill (Rhyticeros subruficollis) is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is found in forests of the Dawna Range and the Tenasserim Hills of southern Myanmar, adjacent parts of western Thailand and northern Peninsular Malaysia.

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has listed it as VULNERABLE.

The stamp within the miniature sheet is the FIRST stamp in Malaysian postal history 

without the country name.  

According to the Universal Postal Convention, which governs international mail, postage stamps are required to bear the name of the issuing country or territory in Roman letters. The sole exception to this rule is the United Kingdom, which, as the first country to issue postage stamps, is permitted by a UPU footnote to use a silhouette of its reigning monarch in place of the country's name.

This error was later corrected when the stamp was overprinted with logo of China 2009 International Stamp Exhibition .

Editions :

2009 Apr 10 - China 2009 International Stamp Exhibitions Overprint MS Unique Birds of Malaysia

2009 Jan 21 - Unique Birds of Malaysia

Malaysia 2005 600th Years of Relationship with China

The relationship between China and the Malay Peninsula, which now forms part of Malaysia, spans over 600 years, rooted in the era of the Malacca Sultanate and China's Ming Dynasty.

The most significant early connection began in the early 15th century with the voyages of the great Chinese Admiral Zheng He. Between 1405 and 1433, Zheng He's massive fleet made frequent stops in Malacca during his expeditions to the "Western Seas." His visits were not those of conquest, but of peace, trade, and diplomacy, establishing a tributary relationship where Malacca sought protection from its more powerful neighbors like Siam (Thailand) and Majapahit.

The Malaysian stamp issue commemorating the 600th Anniversary of the Malaysia-China relationship in 2005 experienced a significant recall and re-issue due to a sensitive error concerning the artwork on the original stamps and Miniature Sheet (MS).

The central controversy revolved around the design of the 50 sen stamp and the Miniature Sheet (MS).

The original ( then recalled ) 2005 Miniature Sheet depicts a bustling waterfront scene in 15th-century Malacca. In the foreground, a Malay Sultanate official is seen greeting a Chinese official, presumably Cheng Ho.  Behind them are Chinese junks docked at the harbour, signifying the pivotal role of maritime commerce. The stamp itself, set into the sheet's right side, focuses on historical artifacts : “Matawang Timah Ayam Jantan” ; 

“Matawang Timah Laksamana Zheng He” ; and 

“Matawang Zaman Kesultanan Melaka” in reverse, with Arabic inscription meaning ‘The Helper of the World and of the Religion’, the first coin (1456–59 and 1477), issued during the time of King Parameswara the last king of Singapura and the founder of Malacca.  

The inclusion of holy scripture on a non-religious commemorative item, particularly one printed on a stamp which could be subject to improper handling or cancellation, was deemed religiously and culturally inappropriate and sensitive.

The stamp issue was originally scheduled for release on July 7, 2005. It was promptly recalled on the same day due to the identified religious sensitivity of the design.  Pos Malaysia subsequently re-issued the entire set, including the Miniature Sheet, two weeks later on July 21, 2005, with a redesigned error-free version.

The 50 Sen Stamp: The original design featuring the artifact with the holy script was replaced entirely with a new design,  illustration of a Malay official and a Chinese merchants.

original & retracted

reprint

The Miniature Sheet (MS) : The original Miniature Sheet had to be redesigned. The Chinese official was replaced with a merchant.  The MS stamp had the coin “Matawang Zaman Kesultanan Melaka” with Quranic verse in Arabic was removed, left only 2 artifacts.

original & retracted

reprint