Date of Issue : 16 Sep 2008
Postmark : Butterworth
Denomination : 10 x 50 sen
Stamp Size : 32 mm x 27 mm
Paper : SPM Watermarked, Phosphor Coated
Printing Process : Lithography
The royal headdress, known as Tengkolok or destar, is part of the ceremonial attire of the Malay Rulers. Since the days of the Malay Sultanate, Malay Rulers have been wearing headdress made of woven silk fabric that is shaped into different styles as part of their regalia. The style of folding is called solek. The colours of the headdress varies from one state to another, and there are various styles of folding. This stamp issue features nine royal headdresses currently worn by the Malay Rulers in Malaysia.
First Row
- Dendam Tak Sudah, worn by HM the Yang di-Pertuan Agong during coronation
- Dendam Tak Sudah, headdress of HRH the Sultan of Kedah
- Dendam Tak Sudah, headdress of HRH the Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan
- Sekelungsung Bunga, headdress of HRH the Sultan of Pahang
Second Row
- Ketam Budu, headdress of HRH the Al-Sultan and the state's officials in Kelantan
- Ayam Patah Kepak, headdress of HRH the Sultan of Perak
- Dendam Tak Sudah, headdress of HRH the Sultan of Perlis
- Setanjak Balung Raja, headdress of HRH the Sultan of Selangor
- Belalai Gajah, headdress of HRH the Sultan of Terengganu