To be issued on 24 October 2010
80th Birth Anniversary of HRH Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
Hi ! Here are new stamps to be issued by Pos Malaysia on 24 th October to commemorate 80th Birthday of Pehang King . The beautiful set of 3 stamps will be issued in 3 denominations of 60 sen, 80 sen & RM1. Pos Malaysia has also issued a personalized stamp today on Deeepawali. It is interesting to note that the composite sheet of stamps bears logo of Pos Malaysia so it seems to be semi official & semi personalized. But its a wonderful greeting stamp for all especially for Hindu community. This is all for Today…..Till Next Post ….Have a Great Time !!
In the heritage series Pos Malaysia will issue a set of 3 stamps on 24 October 2010 to commemorate 80th Birth Anniversary of HRH Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.
HRH Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah ( born on 24 October 1930 at Istana Mangga Tunggal, Pekan) is the fifth Sultan of modern Pahang. A student of the Malay College Kuala Kangsar & Worcester College, Oxford. He succeeded his father as sultan in 1974. Sultan Ahmad Shah is a keen sportsman, Equestrian, Polo player, president of Malaysian and Asian Football Confederation, from 1979 served a five year term as Paramount Ruler ‘Yang Di-Pertuan Agong’.
Pahang is third largest state of Malaysia and located on east coast of Malay Peninsula facing South China Sea. It’s state capital is Kuantan, and the royal seat is at Pekan. Other important towns include Jerantut, Kuala Lipis & Temerloh.
: Thevarayan Srinivasan, Klang - Malaysia
Personalized Stamp on Diwali by Pos Malaysia
Happy Deepavali
Date of Issue – 14 October 2010
