A Glimpse of Malaysian History Through its Stamps
When Stamps tell us our Nations History With the advancement of technologies, stamp collecting is often referred as a ‘sunset hobby’. Today, many if not most bills are paid online. Letters are rarely written and sent. So, why people still collect stamps? The answers might surprise you . Stamps collecting is best avenue to learn history of a particular nation. Almost if not all, key events that took place in your country or the world will be captured through postal items such as stamps and First Day Covers. Stamps are also commonly used a history teaching tools to students across the globe. In this Online Experience, I will share and reveal the history of stamps that were being used in Malaysia (formerly known as Malaya) during the British Colonial Era till Malaysia achieved its independence on 31st August 1957. The period of coverage is from 1867 till 1957. I will also share the history of stamps and some basic terminologies related to stamp collection including stories that are relat