It has always been a good thing that Pos Malaysia allowed the public to do their own first day cover and have it stamp at the counter. From my understanding, some postal service in country like Singapore and Australia would not let the philatelist do that anymore. All FDCs have to be pre-order. It will then be readily-made and be collected/sent to the buyer after they are issue. Thus, in Malaysia, with some creativity and delicate hand, you can make a one-and-only-special FDC.
Pos Malaysia stamps often have very nice design on the no-value tab. you will only get a tab if you buy full pane of stamp (normally in the amount of 20 stamp per pane). For this issue, I have bought a oversize blank cover and arrange the stamp side-by-side with its tab, creating a very nice visual effect.
But now looking at it, I should have make the red on top, yellow in the middle and green at the bottom. It will then look like a traffic light. hehehehe.
Year 2000 was a crazy year where Pos Malaysia had issued so many stamps that make every philatelist SICK!!
Just have a look at the 2000 stamp week issues as above. It has 14v stamp and a miniature sheet. There are also 2 kind of covers available. This is more than any of the devinitive issues ever introduced by Pos Malaysia.
However, quality wise, this issue is still very pretty and induced high demand. The flowers stamps are very nicely design. The stamp week cancellation and the daily stamp week cancellations are also superb.
1991 Malaysian Airline - First Flight to Kaoh Siung, Taiwan
China has commenced its first commercial flight to Taiwan at 4 july 2008 after 6 decades. Have you every wonder when is Malaysia first flight to Taiwan? Well, according to the cover as above, the first flight to Kaah Siong, Taiwan by Malaysian Airline was as at 1 April 1991. Please note that it was coincidently at April Fool Day!!
"Special First Flight Cancellation" "Received cancellation from Taiwan"
As usual, the first flight cover ("FFC") has got the first flight pictorial cancellation from MAS and also the return cancellation from taiwan at the back.
How often did you look at a stamp/cover and have the feeling "ah!! I have been there!!". Well, this FFC showing the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas reminded me of the sweet memories we (me and my girlfriend - who is now my wife) had when we pay a visit to Taiwan.
No joke!! I have really been there. See the picture below:
Me and the girl of my life having a picture in front of the pagodas. We are so in love back then (and still is now) and everything around us just become sooo... magically beautiful. The pagodas is situated in the Lotus Lake. The dragon's throat is the entrance and the tiger's mouth is the exit. Entering a dragon's throat and coming out a tiger's mouth symboilizes turning bad luck to good fortune. Inside, paintings depict China's 24 most obedient sons as well as scenes of heaven and hell to inspire people to do good deeds during their lifetime, and to provide threatening examples of retribution for wrongdoing
We came out from the tiger mouth!!
About 700 meters to the north of the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas are Spring and Autumn Pavilions (which can be seen at the pic above). These two pavilions are dedicated to Kuan Kung, the God of War, the Spring and Autumn Pavilions were completed in 1951. In front of the pavilions is a statue of Kuanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, riding a dragon. According to legend, Kuanyin appeared above the clouds riding on a dragon, signifying that believers must erect an image depicting this event between "pavilions of summer and autumn": The present-day structures are a result of this vision.
Wau, this is the first time in my blogging history where I have showed my real face. Hope you don't find me exceptionally handsome and fall in love with me, or another way round.
Till next time, hope you are happily in love, blessed with good health and good fortune!!
Another 3 very interesting exhibition covers. These 3 covers were issued to commemorate the YMCA Stamp Club Exhibition in Penang from 5th to 7th December 1986. The event was held in YMCA Hall in Macalister Road, Penang (the current full address is 211, Jalan Macalister, 10450 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia).
All 3 exhibition covers are affixed with the state definitive flower series stamp and cancelled with the daily exhibition pictorial cancellation. Each day have a different theme:
5 Dec - Stamp Club Day: To promote YMCA Stamp Club and attract more member
6 Dec - Stamp Collecting Day: To promote stamp collecting hobby.
7 Dec - Pesta Pulau Pinang Day: To promote Penang tourism. Pesta Penang is often held in December month where fun park is set up for public to enjoy the fun.
"Original YMCA Emblem"
YMCA actually stand for "Young Men's Christian Association". The above is their original emblem. First, there is a double circle. One circle is for the completeness and unity of life relating to the universe and to all the laws of nature. The second circle has the symbolism of a wedding ring-friend, love without end among individuals. Within these two circles the rest of the emblem is placed. They are the Greek letters Chi Rho. These are the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ and are themselves the emblem of early Christianity.
There is the double triangle:The large triangle stand for the trinity within the Godhead; that of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and represents the complete cooperation and unity between them in trying to show the world the true way of life.The second triangle stands for the trinity within men – that of the spirit, mind and body. Here there is where part of our work fits in, that of developing the life of youth into the fullness of growth. And then in the centre is the Bible, the Holy Scriptures, open to Christ’s intercessory prayer; the Gospel of John, the 17th Chapter and the 21st verse which reads:
“THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE; AS THOU, FATHER, ART IN ME, AND I IN THEE, THAT THEY ALSO MAY BE ONE IN US; THAT THE WORLD MAY BELIEVE THAT THOU HAST SENT ME.”
YMCA is originally open to cristian only. However, it is now also open to non-christian. Thus, the emblem has also changed to the below:
The RED TRIANGLE with the three equal sides is the well-known YMCA symbol. It represents the equal development of the person SPIRITUALLY, MENTALLY and PHYSICALLY.
In 1986, YMCA Stamp Club prove to be a active club by holding such a meaningful stamp exhibition. However, the club has now ceased to exist. The only club which still exist currently in YMCA penang are Amasteur Radia Club, Ballroom Dance Club and Toastmasters Club.
YMCA always put in effort in ascertain the well-being of the society. They are a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating and promoting the spiritual, mental, physical and social development of individuals thereby making them responsible citizens of our country. YMCA seek to transcend all divisions and barriers of class, race, sex, nationality and political opinion through our various programs i.e. recreational and social programs, youth programs to direct the youth towards healthy recreational activities.
Lastly, I conclude this blog by dedicating this song to all of you:
