Date of Issue : 27 Aug 2015
Postmark : Masjid Negara
Denomination : 70 sen, 80 sen and RM1.00
Stamp Size : 40 mm x 30 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell High Reading Yellow / Green Phosphor Gummed Stamp Paper 103 gsm
Printing Process : Lithography
The Mosques in Malaysia stamp issue by Pos Malaysia in 2015 celebrates the architectural beauty and cultural significance of mosques across the country. The stamps in this issue feature stunning depictions of a few iconic mosques in Malaysia, highlighting their intricate designs and historical importance – Masjid Zahir, the state mosque of Kedah and is one of the grandest and oldest mosques in Malaysia (70 sen); Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, which is also known as the "Floating Mosque" as it is partially surrounded by a lagoon (80 sen); as well as Masjid Negara, the national mosque of Malaysia built in 1965 (RM1.00). This stamp issue also commemorates the 50th anniversary of Masjid Negara in 2015.