Wonders of Malaysian Forests – Royal Belum

 

Date of Issue : 13 May 2013
Postmark : Kuala Lumpur
Denomination : 5 x RM1.00
Stamp Size : 30 mm x 40 mm
Paper : Self-adhesive Stamp Paper with Phosphor
Printing Process : Lithography

Pos Malaysia issued three beautiful and magnificent miniature sheets featuring the wonderful Malaysian forest and its inhabitants. Malaysia is a wet, tropical country that is home to some of the world's oldest rainforests and a remarkable array of wildlife species. Above miniature sheet features Royal Belum, which is part of the larger Belum-Temengor Forest Reserve located in Gerik, Perak. It was announced as the Royal Belum State Park by Sultan of Perak on 31 Jul 2013. The stamps in the miniature sheet features the Gould's Frogmouth, Helmeted Hornbill, Rafflesia, Daun Jari Hantu (Trevesia burckii) and the Trilobite Bettle (Trilobite Larvae).

For the remaining miniature sheets, stamps and covers in this issue, click on respective links below.