KUALA LUMPUR – Throughout these incredibly trying times, Malaysian frontliners have worked tirelessly to deliver and meet the needs of Malaysians, risking their safety for the wellbeing of the nation.
From the incredible healthcare workers who have worked around the clock to provide care and support, to the security forces who have manned the many checkpoints across the country, Malaysian frontliners have once again shown just how essential they are.
In conjunction with the National Month, Pos Malaysia is paying tribute to Malaysian frontliners by launching a set of special edition stamps. The collection is to acknowledge and celebrate their courage, commitment and devotion to the country.
Philately and art lovers will be pleased to know that the special edition stamps were designed by Red Hong Yi. The Malaysian contemporary artist is also known as “the artist who paints without a paintbrush”.
Affectionately known as Red, she creates mixed-media installations by reinterpreting everyday materials through the accumulation of objects. By combining traditional craftsmanship and digital technology, she creates work that considers perceptual habits and preconceptions of the chosen objects and subjects.
The frontliners stamp edition is available for purchase on Pos Malaysia’s e-commerce website at www.pos.com.my, 13 General Post offices and selected post offices nationwide.
Exclusively designed in the form of sketches, the set comprises four stamps with the theme ‘Barisan Hadapan Covid-19’ featuring frontliners from the Ministry of Health (MOH), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM).
Pos Malaysia Berhad group head of channel management & customer experience Azmil Othman Merican said: “Pos Malaysia is honoured to issue the ‘Barisan Hadapan Covid-19’ stamp edition.
"From across the 11 states and two federal territories in West Malaysia to two states and one federal territory in East Malaysia, these unbelievably brave Malaysians have been indispensable in helping all of us get through each day, each week and each month.
"Whilst this beautiful stamp edition is dedicated to Malaysia’s critical front liners, we are equally proud of our postmen and couriers, all of whom have worked tirelessly to keep Malaysia connected."
The launch of the special edition includes 20,000 copies of First Day Covers (FDC) and is available for collection at 50 sen each. Customers may get both the FDC with stamps at RM6.50 each.
Stamp collectors can cancel their stamps on the FDC with the cancellation mark featuring the image of Covid-19. The folder is on sale for RM6 a piece and is available in a quantity of 1,800. The complete set can be obtained at RM36.50. The face value for each stamp is RM1.50.
The stamp sheet has 16 stamps and is priced at RM24 per piece.
The special edition stamps also feature a special printing technique using red invisible ink, revealing the images of the Covid-19 virus when viewed under UV light.
Stamp collectors and the public may sign up for the Standing Order Deposit Account (Soda) to experience a hassle-free process in buying the latest stamp issues. They will also enjoy the exclusive benefits offered by Soda.
Those interested to be part of the Soda community can do so by signing up at any post offices nationwide or online at www.posonline.com.my.
For further enquiries, the Stamp and Philately Unit of Pos Malaysia can be reached at 03-2267 2267 ext. 2000 or e-mail your queries to [email protected].
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