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RM5 Miniature Sheet · Hybrid Tea Rose

60sen  · Hybrid Tea Rose

Hybrid tea roses are cross-bred of two types of roses, initially by hybridizing hybrid perpetuals with tea roses.   It is the oldest group classified as a modern garden rose.  Hybrid tea roses are well-formed with large, high-centered buds, supported by long, straight and upright stems, ideal for cut flowers.  Each flower can grow to 8 – 12.5 cm wide.  Hybrid tea roses are the world’s most popular type of rose by choice due to their colour and flower form.

70sen · Grandiflora Rose

Grandiflora roses combine the vigor and blooming ability of floribundas with the beautiful blooms and long stems of hybrid tea roses.  Grandiflora roses grow 3 – 5 feet tall and bear 5 – 7 blooms in a candelabra-like arrangement on each long stem.  It makes excellent cut flowers and bloom more frequently than the hybrid tea roses.

RM1.20 · English Rose

English roses are densely filled with petals and most possess a strong fragrance that many hybrid roses lack due to the hybridization process.  English roses are a good choice for gardens.  Their full, intensely perfumed flowers also make sumptuous bouquets.

Technical Details

Date of Issue : 14-Feb-2014

Stamps

Denomination : 60sen, 70sen & RM1.20

Stamp size : 35mm x 35mm

Paper : Phosphor Coated, Security Stamp Paper

Printing Process : Litography

Perforation : 13.14 x 13.14

Sheet Content : 20 stamps

Stamp Designer : Reign Associates Sdn Bhd

Printer : Cartor Security Printer

Miniature Sheet

Value : RM5.00 (Heart shape stamp with fragrance)

Miniature sheet size : 80mm x 80mm

Stamp size in Miniature Sheet : 52.5mm x 50mm

Perforation : 13.3

First Day Cover  : 50sen

Folder  : RM6.00

Malaysia 2012 Aromatic Plants

Aromatic plants are plants with a pleasant and characteristic fragrance. The fragrance of these plants is carried in the essential oil fraction. Scientific researches show that essential oils from different types of aromatic plants possess beneficial therapeutic values. Nowadays, essential oils replace synthetic chemical substances to be added into various products such as soap, shampoo and others. It is also widely used in cosmetic and spa industries. Besides, aromatics plants, usually in dried forms, are used as spices for enhancing piquancy of food and beverages.

With the rising demand in herbal products, consumer concerns over the issues of safety and quality of raw materials and finished products are also increasing. 

60sen · Kesum ( Poligonum minus )

Kesum is traditional consumed raw as ulam, or used as ingredient in Laksa Penang and Asam Pedas.  As a natural source of aliphatic aldehyde, kesum oil is believed to have high potential in flavour and fragrant industries.

RM1 · Pudina / Peppermint ( Mentha piperita )

The leaves of fresh peppermint have a warm, fresh, aromatic, sweet flavor with a cool aftertaste.  It is used in teas, beverages, jelliew, syrups, candies, and ice creams. 

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MS RM5 · Kaffir Lime ( Citrus hystrix )

The Miniature Sheet, is very extraordinary  it produce the refreshing scent of kaffir lime when scratched. This special stamp was produced in the Netherlands and was the first of its kind produced by Pos Malaysia.

The kaffir lime’s leaves are widely used in cooking, especially tom yum.  The compound responsible for the characteristic aroma is citronellal.

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FDC · Bunga Kantan ( Etlingera elatior )

The showy pink flower, for its floral fragrance,  is an important ingredient in Laksa.  Chlorogenic acid ( CGA ) extracted from the leaves are used as a food additive in coffee and chewing gum.

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Folder ·  Pegaga ( Centella asiatica ) & Selasih ( Oncimum basilicum thyrsiflora )

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Pegaga is a faintly-scented herb normally consumed as ulam, made into tonic to ‘cool’ down body.

Selasih is mostly used in Thai cuisine, especially green curry.  The leaves is fragrant, sweet with a slight bitter taste.

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Technical Details

Date of Issue 24-May-2012

Stamps

Stamp Value  :  60sen & RM1

Sheet Content  :  20 Stamps

Stamp Size :  40.6mm x 29.8mm

Miniature Sheet

(Fragrant when scratched)

Value : RM5

Miniature Sheet Size :  120mm x 80mm

Stamp Size in Miniature Sheet :  29.8mm x 40.6mm

Perforation :  14

Paper :  Special Security Stamp Paper

Printing Process :  Litography

Printer :  Joh. Eschede’ Stamps B.V.

Stamp Designer :  World Communications Network Resources (M) Sdn Bhd

First Day Cover

 50sen

Folder

RM5.50