125th Anniversary of the First Exodus Malaysia Stamp

History of Malaysia Stamp starts the formation of the Straits Settlements , comprising Singapore , Penang and Malacca in the year 1806 . Straits is under the control of the East India Company with its headquarters in Calcutta, India. India Postal Stamp has been used in the Straits Settlements during British rule. The stamps can be identified by a sign post which stated that 'Diamond of Dota' , 'B/172' is used in Singapore , 'B/147' used in Penang and 'B/109' used in Melaka .

On 1 September 1867 , the Straits Settlements was positioned as a 'Crown Colony' under direct British control. This situation has established a different stamp on the Indian stamp issued in 1865 printed on it with a picture of the crown and rated cents and dollars.

Post the first definitive stamp was issued in December 1867 for the Straits Settlements. While the Federated States of Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan have issued their own stamps in 1900. Not Associated states of Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan and Terengganu, except Johor using Postal Stamp Siam Siam until the end of their rule in 1909, after an agreement between the British and Siamese.

During the Japanese, Malayan Postal Stamp reprinted by Japan. After the expiry of the Japanese, Malayan Postal Stamp was printed during the reign of the BMA. With the establishment of the Federation of Malaya in 1948 Postal Stamp for the first time is the same design, which reflects the portrait of the Sultan and the symbol of the respective State except NSW which only represents the symbol of state. While postage stamps Penang, Malacca and Singapore reflects the portrait of King British.

After the Federation of Malaya gained its independence in 1957, first definitive postage stamps issued in two series, a series of series of national and state by describing the various features of the country. Postal stamps with the theme of the first definitive Orchids for the State Series and Bird for the National Series was released in 1965 after Malaysia was formed in 1963. 

Post definitive stamp was issued both in 1970 with the present theme butterfly for both the series and followed by theme Animals of the National series and Malaysia Flowers for the State Series in 1979. Post definitive stamp that was used until now have been issued in 1986 to highlight the theme of fruits for the National Series and crops for the State Series.

In addition to definitive postage stamps, Malaysia also issued a commemorative postage stamps from time to time since Independence to commemorate important events in national or international level. Special post stamps were also introduced in 1981 with the main features of the country in terms of culture, nature and so on. 

As a result, can not be denied that the history of stamps has grown since 1867 and today (1 September 1992) postage stamps commemorative was issued to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Malaysia stamps.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Date of Issue                   : 01/09/1992

Denominated                   : 2 pairs of 'se-tenant' worth 30 ¢ and 50 ¢

Size of Stamp                   : 28mm x 38mm

Paper                           : SPM Watermark Coated Phosphor

Printing Process           : Lithography

Printer                           : Security Printers (M) Sdn. Bhd.

                                            Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Designer Stamp           : Mega Dot Sdn. Bhd.

First Day Envelope           : 20 cents