#301 FDC from Malaysia

Yesterday I received an FDC from Malaysia, sent by Khor Kok Keong from Perak.

The FDC is about aromatic plants issued on 24 May 2012. Khor sent the FDC from Ipoh, Perak.

This is the back of the FDC.

Inside is a pamphet about the issue.

Altogether there are four plants that are featured in this issue: kesum, pudina, daun limau purut and bunga kantan. Here in Ottawa the first three plants are available in Chinatown: kesum – laksa leaves or vietnamese mint, pudina – peppermint, and limau purut – kaffir lime leaves. Bunga kantan – ginger torch flowers are really hard to get. Since I was here in 2006 until now, I haven’t found bunga kantan yet.

Thank you Khor!

#296 Cover from Selangor, Malaysia

Today I received a cover from Malaysia, sent by Ian Choong from Selangor.

Ian affixed two stamps from the newly issued aromatic plants series, plus one definitive 20 cent spotted dove stamp to make up the postage rate. The postmark date is 24 May 2012, an the location is Pusat Mel Nasional Malaysia.

On the back of the cover, Ian managed to put the thematic cancel for the aromatic plants issue. The cancel’s date is 24 May 2012 and the location is Kajang. Thank you very much Ian!

#293 Cover from Penang, Malaysia

Yesterday I received a cover from Malaysia, sent by SL Liew from Penang.

Liew used an airmail cover and affixed three triangular stamps from the ‘Yes to Life, No to Drugs’ issue. The postmark date is 18 May 2012 and the location is Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Thank you very much Liew!

#276 Postcard from Malaysia

Today I received a thank you card from postcrosser nisnoopy3 from Malaysia.

It shows a wading pool in front of the famous Kuala Lumpur Twin Tower.

A 50 cent stamp is used and there is no postmark applied. Thank you very much nisnoopy3!

#275 Cover and Stamps from Kedah, Malaysia

A cover from the State of Kedah in Malaysia! This one is from Kow Siew Lan.

Siew Lan affixed three commemorative stamps on traditional wedding costumes and one 30 cent definitive stamp to make up the postage rate. The postmark date is 14 May 2012 and the location is Pusat Mel Sungai Petani, Kedah. It seems that there is another cancel by Canada Post!!

Inside is a postcard from Bali, Indonesia!

Siew Lan also sent some Malaysian stamps.

First is a set of three commemorative stamps on the submarine KD Tunku Abdul Rahman of Malaysian Royal Navy.

Next is a sheet of four stamps that commemorate four UNESCO World Heritage sites in Malaysia. Thank you very much Siew Lan!

#258 Airmail Cover from Perak, Malaysia

An airmail cover from Malaysia, sent by my friend Khor Kok Keong from Perak.

Its a cover with a picture of Kuala Lumpur Tower. On the cover, Khor affixed three stamps issued by Pos Malaysia to commemorate the installation of His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong XIV Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah of Kedah. There is one additional 10 cent definitive stamp on the cover. The postmark date is 8 May 2012 and the location is Pusat Mel Ipoh in Perak.

This is the back of the cover with a view of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Thanks a lot Khor!

#250 Cover from Malaysia

Another cover from Malaysia, this one from Bree Ong of Melaka.

Bree affixed three legacy of the loom stamps on the cover. The postmark date is 4 May 2012 and the location is Pusat Mel Nasional. Thanks a lot Bree!

#249 Cover and Stamps from Malaysia

A cover from Malaysia sent by my friend, Ian Choong.

On the cover, Ian affixed two stamps. The postmark date is 4 May 2012 and the location is Pusat Mel Nasional Malaysia. It seems that Pos Malaysia has put away Shah Alam from the cancel.

Inside, Ian sent several stamps:

First is a souvenir sheet to commemorate the installation of His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong XIV Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah of Kedah. This is a second time His Majesty was elected as Agong, the first time was in 1970 when he was elected as the fifth Agong.

Second is a set of three stamps issued to commemorate the same event.

Last is three domestic rate stamps that were issued to commemorate the installation of His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong XI.

Thanks a lot Ian for the cover and stamps!

#247 Cover and Postcards from Sarawak, Malaysia

A cover from the state of Sarawak, Malaysia sent by Aileen in exchange for Titanic cover arranged by Nice Cover Circuit in postcrossing forum.

Aileen affixed one souvenir sheet issued to commemorate the installation of His Majesty the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah of Kedah. This is a second time His Majesty’s ascends the throne, the first time was in 1970 when he was elected as the 5th Yang di-Pertuan Agong. There are two stamps in the souvnir sheet: one contains an image of a 10 cent stamp issued in 1970 to commemorate the installation of the 5th YDPA and another stamp is issued in 2012 to commemorate the installation of the 14th YDPA. The postmark date is 4 May 2012 and the location is Tabuan Stutong, Sarawak.

Inside the cover Aileen sent two postcards:

This one shows various traditional Sawarak crafts made from wood.

This is a cover of “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” by Beatrix Potter.

Aileen also put 8 sticker sheets for Maryam!

Thanks a lot Aileen for all these wonderful stuffs!

#211 Postcard from Sabah, Malaysia

Today I received a postcard from Sabah. It was sent by Caroline Chia.

The postcard shows the beautiful Mataking Island. Looking at the postcard makes me really want to go and visit the island – sandy beaches, scuba diving – beautiful corals and exotic fishes!

On the back, Caroline affixed a 50 sen stamp. The postmark date is 23 April 2012, and the location is Tenom, Sabah. Thank you Caroline!