My beloved wife, Pame buying PAM Labels

After such a long time, POS Malaysia finally released the new Pos Automated Machine (PAM) Labels on 3rd November 2009. Basically, there are five values from 30sen, 40sen, 50sen, RM1, and RM2. We can also select other values by selecting "Other Values" with 10sen being the minimum limit. This is definitely what Malaysians need as we dont really need to wait for long queues just to get stamps. Its also great news for local philatelist as PAM Labels finally provide us another area to study. Being around for the last 9 months or so, PAM has truly provided a number of varieties for users. As for me, Im not really focus on this area as there's no birds on the PAM labels or mayb u can argue that the POS Label has a bird after all.. Ooops, i got to rethink on this. LOL...

Thermal paper is being used, whereas laser beam is used to create the printing on the paper. In addition, PAM are self-adhesive hence provides great convenience. Some info on the 13 digits at the bottom of the denomination:

0012308100864

001:
Indicates the machine number (eg. 001, the machine 001 is located at GPO Kuala Lumpur)

230810:
Indicates the date (230810 = 23rd August 2010)

0864:
Indicates that the label is 864th print of that day


Postcards with PAM labels

Cover with PAM Labels
PS: If anyone is interested with PAM labels from Malaysia, please don't hesitate to drop me a mail.

Jul 12, 2010

Birdpex 2010 - Antwerp

Birdpex is a dream for all bird stamp collectors. Sadly, Ive not been to one and again Ive missed the chance of attending this year's Birdpex in Belgium. My dear friend, Holger has invited me to come over but Im really sorry I couldnt make it. Hope to be there for the next one.

However, to my suprise, I got some lovely gifts from Antwerp. Please enjoy this lovely souvenirs from Birdpex 2010. They are so lovely; its to die for...

Posted FDC

Posted Cover with Official Birdpex ATM Label and cancellation

Posted Cover with Official Birdpex ATM Label

A lovely set of Official Maxicards

A Little Info:

BIRDPEX 6 is the sixth bird-only stamp show. It is an international stamp exhibition “birds” that is held every four years. After Christchurch(New Zealand, 1990), Rosenheim (Germany, 1994), London (England, 1998), Leek (the Netherlands, 2002) and Nørresundby (Denmark, 2006) while this year it was held in Antwerp (Belgium, 2010).

This exhibition is open for every bird stamp exhibitor, beginner or advanced collector. Not only exhibits of thematic philately are invited, but also maximaphily, postal history, traditional philately, open class and one frame.

Together with BIRDPEX also the international FEPA and national stamp exhibition ANTVERPIA 2010 took place from 9th to 12th of April 2010 in Antwerp Expo.


PS: I just cant thank you enough my dear friend and hope to be personally there next time.