Date of Issue : 9 Apr 2019
Postmark : Kuala Lumpur
Denomination : 3 x 60 sen
Stamp Size : 34.6 mm x 40 mm
Paper : 102gsm TR8 OBA Free Stamp Paper
Printing Process : Lithography
This stamp issue by Pos Malaysia on honey bees aims to instill public awareness on the importance of proper honey harvesting and conservation to ensure bees don't become extinct. Honey bees are of huge economic importance, and is vital for the pollination of many fruits, vegetables and seed crops. The unique hexagon-shaped stamps in this issue feature the Giant Honey Bee (Apis dorsata), Eastern Honey Bee (Apis cerana) and the Black Dwarf-Honey Bee (Apis andreniformis). The unique hexagon-shaped stamps would definitely keep collectors buzzing with excitement.