Saturday 31 August 2013

独立纪念封‧见证歷史

独立纪念封‧见证歷史

“默迪卡!默迪卡!默迪卡!”



黄亚礼表示,这些纪念封不仅是记载我国告別殖民时期的歷史,同时也纪念及见证我国独立的辉煌成绩,意义非凡!(图:星洲日报)

每年迈入8月份时,不难看到电视上频频播出我国国父东姑阿都拉曼在吉隆坡默迪卡体育场,带领万人高喊“默迪卡”的片段。而这个感动及令人振奋的画面,至今仍深深的烙印在马来西亚人民的心中。

你知道吗,为了欢庆及纪念我国独立的大日子,当年各州皆於同年推出了马来亚独立纪念封。

这些纪念封不仅是记载我国告別殖民时期的歷史,同时也纪念及见证著我国独立的辉煌成绩,意义非凡!

每个州属都有数款不同设计的纪念封,包括吉打、霹雳、玻璃市、吉兰丹、登嘉楼、檳城、柔佛、雪兰莪等。

不管是印有国父东姑阿都拉曼、各州州旗抑或是我国地图的纪念封,都象徵著各族人民和谐及爭取独立的一幕。

黄亚礼收集50纪念封

当时由於许多小镇上都没有邮政局,加上邮寄服务也不甚发达,因此许多书店及印刷商唯有联合设计及印刷许多不同款式的马来亚独立纪念封。

今年,我国已独立56週年,而这些纪念封仍是不少“封迷”的珍藏之宝。

来自巴生的黄亚礼现年63岁,是一名经营跳蚤市场的商人。在1950年出世的他是从2007年才开始收集马来亚独立纪念封。目前,他已收集约50个马来亚独立纪念封。

多年来,他也多番到各地去网罗遗漏的纪念封。

黄亚礼坦承,自己喜欢收集纪念封的原因主要是这些纪念封的意义及价值,加上隨著我国独立的日子越久,这些纪念封便更具歷史价值。

为了完善保存这些纪念封,他將纪念封存放进塑料袋中。减少纪念封与四周环境接触,便能防止纪念封泛黄及遭蛀书虫破坏。

“因为纪念封有丝毫的破损,或多或少都会影响了它本身的价值。”

他也曾上网搜罗,可是却发现这些纪念封的价钱不断標高,甚至达到500令吉,让他大吃一惊。

邮寄比电邮有意义

黄亚礼说,隨著网络科技越来越发达,就越少人使用邮寄服务。

“或许现在许多事物都讲究速度,导致邮寄服务也渐渐地不再受到重视。”

他不忘呼吁年轻一代应多使用邮寄服务,以促进我国在邮寄方面的服务。

黄亚礼也经常都会给身边的亲友写信,因为他认为信中的字字句句都代表了他最真诚的问候及心意。

“虽然邮寄会比电邮更费时,但当中的意义更为不同。”

~以上新闻转载自星洲日报~

Monday 26 August 2013

Collection stamped with distinction

Collection stamped with distinction

An avid collector of stamps, coin, and bank notes is putting his passion to good use

PHILATELIST R. Govindasamy possesses a rare collection of stamps, coins and bank notes which date as far back as 1857.

And, he can fetch as much as RM300,000 each for some of the rarer pieces in the collection.

A former banker, Govindasamy, 63, has been collecting these items for 35 years.

Due to his vast experience and knowledge, the avid collector has gone on to become a stamp valuer, exhibitor and dealer, who is also a member of the World Philatelic Society.

He has also helped to establish philatelic societies for secondary schools in Ipoh.

His collection includes Malayan stamps (1867/1957) and Straits Settlement stamps (Queen Victoria, King Edward, King George V and VI and Queen Elizabeth) which are priced between RM50,000 and RM500,000.

For coins, there are the Straits Settlement coins, starting from a quarter cent to half cent, one cent, five cent, 10 cent and 50 cent.

A coin which is in good condition can fetch about RM20 and above.

Another interesting collection is bank notes from The Government of the Straits Settlement (1935), Malaya (1935) and Britain (1941).

Govindasamy said a valuable stamp must be in mint condition, while a coin must not be scratched, free from defects and retained its original lustre.

"To date, Malaysian stamps, coins and notes are a much sought-after commodity by collectors around the world.

"In fact, stamp collectors are increasing as they can now easily purchase first-day covers and stamps by putting in a standing order with Pos Malaysia or purchase online." He added that stamp collecting moulds a person's character. It helps a philatelist to maintain calm and appreciate everything around them. His modest shop, US Agency, is located in Jalan Sultan Idris Shah here.



First-day covers are popular among collectors. Pix by Diana Yeoh

~News courtesy of New Straits Times~

Wednesday 21 August 2013

国家博物馆庆50周年 推出限量版邮票金银币

国家博物馆庆50周年 推出限量版邮票金银币



国家博物馆在国庆日当天举办限量版纪念品开售仪式。

国家博物馆50岁咯!

配合50周年庆,当局即日起将配合国庆日举办一连串活动,及推出50周年限量版邮票、金币和银币。

马来西亚博物院局总监拿督依布拉欣指出,为了50周年年纪念,与大马邮政公司和国家银行合作,推出限量版邮票、金币和银币,并在国庆日当天在国家博物馆举办盛大开售仪式。

他说,限量版邮票上将印制全马各地博物馆和博物院外观,每枚邮票60仙,能作邮寄用途,全国仅发售150万枚。

他指出,画家张礼棠(Cheong Lai Tong)在国家博物馆外墙上所绘的壁画,将印制在纯金及纯银硬币上,售价将以市场金价作标准,金币和银币全国限量发售2万7750枚。

30日办博物馆之夜

他说,当局同时开放给雪隆区各源流中学报名参加于8月30日举行“博物馆之夜”活动。

他说,该活动是供14至17岁中学生参加,只有150个名额。

“创办于1963年的国家博物馆,即日起将展览马来西亚50年的演变,包括沙巴及砂拉越当年如何成为我国领土的历程。”

依布拉欣今早在马来西亚博物院局,为国家博物馆50周年纪念召开记者会时,这么指出。

出席者包括马来西亚博物院局副总监万加玛鲁丁及国家博物馆主任卡玛鲁巴林。

此外,国家博物馆在9月3日,将会邀请历届馆长及画家张礼棠等嘉宾举行讲座会,而且博物馆大门外的150公尺外墙,也公开给大众进行艺术涂鸦,有关50周年的连串活动将会直到11月份。

总监:捷运工程影响游客人数

依布拉欣指出,国家博物馆今年预计的游客人数原本是100万人,但由于特拉维斯路(Jalan Travers)原本的入口处附近目前进行捷运工程,令人以为博物馆“关闭”,造成游客人数大量减少。

他说,该入口处附近有一整排的路障,驾驶人士很容易错过该路口,也令人误以为博物馆已关闭,与捷运公司讨论问题后,当局已建设了“国家博物馆每天开放”的告示牌于路旁,因此今年的游客人数也从100万人的目标降低至70万人。

他指出,目前最重要的是提醒大众博物馆并没有“关闭”,一如往常每天对外开放,未来希望捷运工程完工后,能够带动国家博物馆的游客人数。

~以上新闻转载南洋商报~

Friday 9 August 2013

Thursday 8 August 2013

Saturday 3 August 2013

Singapore's 48th year of independence

SingPost launches stamps to mark Singapore's 48th year of independence


A set of five commemorative postal stamps will be released to mark Singapore's 48th year of independence.

Singapore Post said the stamps will showcase examples of what Singaporeans have shared, overcome and achieved together.

This series is the first of three special stamp sets that SingPost is launching in as many years in the lead up to Singapore's golden jubilee in 2015.

The subjects featured in this year's series include "Beating SARS Together", "Cleaning and Greening Our City", "Conquering Our Water Challenges" and "Living Together in Harmony".

The stamps, with the surface values of 1st local mail, 50 cents, 65 cents, 80 cents and S$1.10, will go on sale on 5 August 2013.

Miniature sheets, pre-cancelled first day covers and presentation sets of the special stamp issue will also be on sale.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~