Pos Malaysia celebrates Rukun Negara with special 50-year stamps

Network courier company Pos Malaysia has unveiled 50 Tahun Rukun Negara stamps and first day cover as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Rukun Negara (National Principles), which was proclaimed on 31 August 1970 during the 13th Independence Day celebration. The stamps and first day cover are available on Pos Malaysia’s online store and all post offices nationwide.

The stamp series comes in five designs with a total of 250,000 pieces issued for each design. Each design highlights the 50th anniversary of Rukun Negara official logo and the Bunga Raya (Malaysia’s national flower), with its five petals representing the five pillars of the Rukun Negara. According to Pos Malaysia, the design for this stamp series incorporates both contemporary and modern concepts, using bright and fresh colours to attract young collectors. A+M has reached out for additional information.

A commemorative special miniature sheet is also available and a “must-have” for collectors according to Pos, printed with a die-cut and gold-stamped finish to signify the golden jubilee celebration of the Rukun Negara. First day covers with stamps and first day covers with miniature sheet are also available, and collectors can complete the full collection with special folders.

Pos Malaysia’s group CEO Syed Md Najib Syed Md Noor said the company devoted time and effort into the 50 Tahun Rukun Negara special collection’s design process in order to accurately represent the spirit and values of the Rukun Negara. “The Rukun Negara stamps and every series designed and produced by Pos Malaysia serves as an excellent medium for educational purposes especially for the younger generation, as stamps are used to mark important events in the country and serves as a reminder for Malaysians to always preserve their heritage and legacy,” Syed added.

Separately last year, Pos Malaysia launched a limited-edition stamp series featuring Batman to rekindle stamp collecting interest among the young generation. The move also commemorated Batman's 80-year anniversary. Meanwhile, it also seized the opportunity to show appreciation towards its postmen by jumping on the latest Avengers: Endgame hype. In a previous statement to A+M, Pos Malaysia's EVP of marketing Schrene Goh said the stunt was also part of its marketing campaign with The Walt Disney Company for the upcoming Marvel/Avengers' special stamp issue and related merchandise.

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