Deepavali Personalise Stamp By Pos Malaysia (ISSUES 5/11/2010)

Diwali (also spelled Devali in certain regions) or Deepavali,^[1] popularly known as the "festival of lights", is an important five-day festival in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, occurring between mid-October and mid-November. For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. Deepavali is an official holiday in India,^[2] Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore,^[3] and Fiji.

 The name "Diwali" is a contraction of "Deepavali" (Sanskrit: दीपावली Dīpāvalī), which translates into "row of lamps".^[4] Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps (diyas or dīpas) in Sanskrit: दीप) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends. Most Indian business communities begin the financial year on the first day of Diwali.

Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama, along with Sita and Lakshmana, from his fourteen-year-long exile and vanquishing the demon-king Ravana. In joyous celebration of the return of their king, the people of Ayodhya, the Capital of Rama, illuminated the kingdom with earthen diyas (oil lamps) and burst firecrackers.^[5]

 Source : Wikepedia

Hari Raya Aidilfitri Personalise Stamp By Pos Malaysia (ISSUES 10/09/2010)

Eid ul-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr, Id-ul-Fitr, or Id al-Fitr (Arabic: عيد الفطر ‘Īdu l-Fiṭr‎), often abbreviated to Eid, is a three-day Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm). Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fiṭr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday celebrates the conclusion of the thirty days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, falls on the first day of the month Shawwal.

Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, Eid is more commonly known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hari Raya Idul Fitri or Hari Raya Puasa. Hari Raya, which literally means 'Celebration Day'.

Idul Fitri is the biggest holiday in Indonesia and Brunei; and one of the biggest in Malaysia and Singapore. Shopping malls and bazaars are usually filled with people days ahead of Idul Fitri, which creates a distinctive festive atmosphere throughout the country, along with traffic mayhem. Many banks, government and private offices are closed for the duration of the Lebaran festivities.

Source : Wikipedia

Children’s Pets (ISSUE 18-01-2011)

Young people need a hobby or pastime. Not only will an interesting hobby keep children entertained, but many hobbies provide and educational experience as well. In this day and age of video games and computers, parent should encourage their children to spend time with other educational and challenging interest that can also build positive morale and outlook. Some hobbies that begin when a person is young, may even develop into a lifelong interest such as keeping a pet.

INDIPEX 2011 CHILDREN'S PETS

INDIPEX 2011 CHILDREN'S PETS (IMPERF)

RM 5 = Rabbit

  

60 Sen =  Rabbit

80 Sen = Cats

Rm 1   = Dogs

Traditional Wedding Costumes (ISSUE 23-03-2009)

In today’s modern era, the Malaysian community comprising of various races and many ethnic groups still value the rich legacy of traditional costumes worn during important occasions such as weddings. Each ethnic group has their own heritage of wedding costumes that are unique in their own styles and designs. 

From Right to Left

1)Traditional Malay Wedding Costumes

2)Traditional Chinese Wedding Costumes

3) Traditional Indian Wedding Costumes

4) Traditional Orang Ulu Wedding Costumes

5) Traditional Bajau Wedding Costumes

One Malaysia Collection (People First, Performance Now) (Issue 10-11-2010)

Malaysia is on course towards Vision 2020 even as we push furiously into the 21^st century. We have witnessed great transformation as a progressive nation in the last fifty -two years within the next forty-eight years we will be celebrating our first centenary.

1 Malaysia is a bold concept that reminds us of our culture, traditional and diversity and how it unites us. This is founded on the principles of “ People First, Performance Now”- the new pathway for all Malaysians, irrespective of race and religion- to think and act as one Bangsa Malaysia, one Malaysia that is united, advanced and prosperous.

30 Sen= ‘ Songket’ weaves Multimedia Magic

30 Sen = ‘WAU’ Technology

 

50 Sen= Basket of Bio Wealth

50 Sen= Crafting Malaysia’s Skyline.

Threatened Habitats( ISSUE 15/07/2010)

Rainforests, wetlands such as rivers and other wildlife habitats are crucial for the survival of thousands of creatures, plants and insects. Therefore, habitat conservation for wildlife is one of the most important issues facing the invironment today- both in the ocean and on land.

As human population increase, land use increases and wildlife have smaller spaces to call home. More than half of Earth's terrestrial surface has been altered due to human activity, resulting in drastic deforestation, erosion and loss of topsoil, biodiversity loss,and extinction of some wildlife. Preserving habitats is essential to preserving biodiversity. Altering a natural habitat even slightly can result in a domino effect that harms the entire ecosystem. This is because habitats don't exist in isolation; most of them have inputs and outputs connected to other habitats and part of the structure of the ecosystems.

It is the responsibility of everyone to keep the habitats such as our forests, oceans and rivers are healthy and productive.

60 Sen = Forest

70 Sen = Marine

80 Sen = River

Traditional Past Time Games With Upin&Ipin And Friends ( ISSUE 13/12/2010)

In Malaysia, traditional games can be found in abundance. They include congkak, batu seremban or five stone, konda-kondi and galah panjang among many others. These traditional games are not only enjoyable, they also instill the spirit of teamwork and cooperation and enhance creativity, hence strengthening, the bonds of relationships. But sadly, in today's time of rising technology, traditional games are almost forgotten. Now, Upin & Ipin along with their friends are featured in postage stamps themed with these traditional games in hopes of introducing them to the current generation as well as bringing back nostalgic memories for adults all over.

2 Set First Day Cover

Galah Panjang    &     Konda-Kondi                   Batu Seremban    &    Congkak 

 

                                                                                               

'Main Bayang-Bayang'                          Mock War   &   Tin Can Telephones