Date of Issue : 24 Apr 2002
Postmark : Kuala Lumpur
Denomination : 2 x 30 sen, 50 sen and 2 x RM1.00
Stamp Size : 30 mm x 40 mm
Paper : SPM Watermarked, Phosphor Coated
Printing Process : Lithography
The 17th World Orchid Conference, held from 24 Apr to 2 May 2002, provides an avenue for established experts, scientists and well-known orchid growers to share their knowledge and expertise in the science of orchids. This stamp issue by Pos Malaysia, in conjunction with this event, features a few of these orchid species – the Rat-tailed Orchid (30 sen), Beautiful Renanthera (30 sen), Sander's Paphiopedilum (50 sen), Black Orchid (RM1.00) and the Moon Orchid (RM1.00).