Malaysia - China Relationship 600th Anniv (1405 - 2005)

Date of Issue: July 21, 2005
Scott #: 1036-1039; SS - 1040

Malaysia issued this set of four stamps and a souvenir sheet to commemorate 600 years of relationship with China.  My opinion is that this stamp issue coincide with the 600 years of Zheng-He's voyages.

Designs on stamps:

30sen - Chinese Chop

30sen - Ancient Chinese ship

50sen - Malaysian and Chinese men talking

1RM  - Decorated plate

2RM  - Ornament and coin.

Click here to view all stamps and materials in my collection regarding Zheng-He's Voyages.

Card #2 from Malaysia, multi-colored boats

Thanks to my friend, Vera Radnell, for sending me this colorful postcard from Ipoh, Malaysia. The card shows a leisurely afternoon fishing village scene with multi-colored boats moored along the riverbank.

The fishing boats and coconut trees resembles much like Indian State of Kerala.

KD TAR - First Malaysian Submarine

Date of Issue: September 03, 2009

POS Malaysia issued a set of three stamps to commemorate the First Malaysian Submarine - KD TAR, in short for Kapal Diraja Tunku Abdul Rahman.

Many thanks to my exchange partner, Mr. Ronny Wong, Malaysia for the set of stamps, brochure, and the FDC.

KD TAR is the first of the two Malaysian Scorpene class submarines. As a high technology strategic asset, the arrival of KD TAR in September 2009 is a historic milestone not only for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), but also for Malaysia as it is a great achievement in Malaysia's defence arena.

The 30 sen stamp shows the graphic sketch of KD TAR. The second stamp shows KD TAR equipped with the latest high technological navigation system, communication equipments, and fire control system appropriate with its role and responsibility to face the future modern warfare. The final stamp portrays KD TAR sailing in the oceans to begin her journey and its mission in protecting Malaysia's sovereignty. KD TAR is one of the sophisticated asset owned by the Royal Malaysian Navy since its inception 75 years ago.

Text source: POS Malaysia Information brochure.

Water Transport, Malaysia

Date of Issue: August 09, 2005
Scott #: 1046-1048

A set of three stamps which shows ways of inland water transportation in Malaysia. Thanks to blogger friend, Ms. Kow Siew Lan (Stamp Happy Wind) from Malaysia for sending these nice stamps in mint condition.

Chinese New Year - 2000 - Year of Dragon

Date of Issue: January 06, 2000
Scott #: 768G

In this colorful Souvenir sheet, we can see artistic image of Dragon Boat race.