Date of Issue : 10 Aug 2022
Postmark : Kuala Lumpur
Denomination : 2 x 70 sen and 2 x 80 sen
Stamp Size : 30 mm x 40 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell High Reading Yellow / Green Phosphor Gummed Stamp Paper
Printing Process : Lithography
This stamp issue by Pos Malaysia features the different traditional men's headgear of various cultures in Malaysia, which varies in terms of colours and shapes. The four headgears featured in above cover are Tanjak (70 sen), also known as Tengkolok, which is a traditional Malay headwear for men; Tempok (70 sen), the traditional headwear of the Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia; Siga (80 sen), the traditional headwear of the Kadazan; as well as Lavung Depo/Dok (80 sen), the traditional headwear of the Orang Ulu in Sarawak. This stamp issue also comes with a miniature sheet – click here for more details.