Dec 27, 2010

Registered Cover From Myanmar

A lovely registered FDC from Myanmar. I love the cover very much as its a genuine FDC posted from Myanmar. I guess all philatelist will love covers from Myanmar. In addition, the ms is cancelled correctly. What do I mean?

Not all will agree with me but if you ask my opinion, I believe a ms has to be cancelled both on the stamp (refer to the CDS) and on the cover itself (refer to the blue cancel). This is because you can always used a CTO on the cover and if you ask me that is not genuine. Franking a cover with CTO is practiced in many countries even in Malaysia. Though many collectors/philatelist take lightly of this scenario, I tend to appreciate if friends could put 2 cancels on a ms.

I would like to know what others think about this? Please comment.

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Dec 26, 2010

Bird Cover From Vietnam


A lovely postal Bird cover from Vietnam and thanks to my dear friend Myron for remembering me. I guess this is the true spirit of philately; connecting through covers no matter where we are. Again, thank you very much and looking forward to many more friendly exchanges.

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Dec 24, 2010

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!


Christmas is here once again and what more to share if not a cover reflecting the spirit of Christmas. However, over the years I realized Christmas has become more of a commercial festive season rather than a day to remember that Christ came to the world and died for our sins. I would like to stress that Christmas is definitely not about Santa but its solely about Christ our Lord.

"For God so loved the world,
that He gave his only son
that whoever believes in Him
shall not perish,
but have eternal life" John 3:16

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A little something I came across and would like to share with all my friends:

Jesus is Better than Santa


Santa lives at the North Pole.

JESUS lives in you.

Santa rides in a sleigh

JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

Santa comes but once a year

JESUS is an ever present help.

Santa fills your stockings with goodies

JESUS supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited

JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart.

You have to stand in line to see Santa

JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

Santa lets you sit on his lap

JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?"

JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly

JESUS has a heart full of love.

All Santa can offer is HO HO HO

JESUS offers health, help and hope.

Santa says "You better not cry"

JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.

Santa's little helpers make toys

JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

Santa may make you chuckle but

JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

While Santa puts gifts under your tree

JESUS became our gift and died on the cross.

It's obvious there is really no comparison.

We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about.

We need to put Christ back in Christmas.

Jesus is still the reason for the season.


May the Lord Bless and Watch over you and your loved ones this Christmas 2010

And may He prosper and bless the work of your hands in the New Year.


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Dec 23, 2010

Bird Cover From South Korea


A lovely Bird Cover from South Korea depicting penguins. Simple love the clear postmark and very need cover. Again, its clear that using small covers is the best option for cover collectors. Moreover, keeping them is much easier. I'm definitely looking forward to more Bird Covers from South Korea.


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Dec 22, 2010

Cover From Nigeria

This is my first cover from Nigeria and I truly love it alot. Yes, not a bird cover but I guess I can't complaint too much as its definitely not easy to get modern covers from Nigeria. Looking forward to more covers from Africa and if possible, please help me complete my bird covers from Africa.

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Dec 19, 2010

PSM Year End Stamp Fair (18-19 Dec 2010) - Recap

Me and Pamela drop by MBPJ Library yesterday for the PSM Year End Stamp Fair. We were shocked as there was a good crow. This was a surprise as POS Malaysia was having the Stamp Week at Berjaya Times Square too. We expected people to be there. Anyway, it was a great event with a few new dealers, drawing competition for children, lucky draw and also a display of award winning exhibition.

Love the exhibits as there was just so much we could learn about. Most of all, we love the opportunity to meet all the senior philatelist and every conversation was a good learning experience.

Some pictures to share:

My beloved wife

Busy Dealers

Everyone trying to get a Good Bargain

A Great Event Indeed

Looking forward to more PSM events next year. I'm sure it will just get better.

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Dec 18, 2010

Registered Cover From Chile

This is my first cover from Chile. Love the postmarks and beautiful stamps. Most of all, I appreciate registered covers. Not too sure about the labels though. hope someone can help me with the labels. My wild guess would be air labels but 3 types seems dubious. If anyone is familiar with Chile Air Labels, kindly enlighten me. I'm sure everyone else will be interested too.


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Dec 16, 2010

Bird Cover From Czech Republic

Love this bird cover from Czech Republic. I have to admit Czech Republic has definitely issued many beautiful stamps in recent years and their bird stamps are definitely one of my favorites. As always, looking forward to more bird covers.

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Dec 15, 2010

Cover From Australia

A lovely yet simple cover from Australia. What I love most about the cover its the slogan postmark that states "Summer Fun in Bright". This clearly shows how philately can be used for tourism. Love the concept and do take note that this isn't something new. Using covers, slogan postmarks, etc. has been long exploited to share a message to people world wide.

I truly believe philately can bring a difference to the world.

A clearer view of the slogan:

PS: Guess I should plan a summer holiday in Bright. LOL

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Dec 14, 2010

Pictorial Postmark From China


This is yet another beautiful and complex pictorial postmark from China. I'm simply amazed with the details that went into the design. Kudos to POST China. This type of postmarks are definitely a gem among thematic collectors and fingers cross; hopefully China will come up with a beautiful Eagle postmark one day. Can't wait for it. LOL...

Another interesting thing about this cover is that it was send via surface mail. That's definitely something new for me especially when we talk about overseas mail. As always, looking forward to more friendly exchanges with all my friends.

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Dec 12, 2010

Traditional Past Time Games With Upin & Ipin and Friends (13-12-10)

Pos Malaysia Berhad will be issuing a special collection of stamps and first-day covers with regards to Traditional Past Time Games With Upin & Ipin and Friends on 13th December 2010. The stamps include 6 design with 60 sen denomination and a ms with RM5 denomination. Besides that, official maximum cards will also be issued

Please take note that this will be the first Malaysian self-adhesive stamps and will be issued in conjunction with the 2010 Stamp Week. Pos Malaysia will organize a stamp fair at Times Square from 13th December to 19th December 2010. Yes, the event will cross path with the PSM fair which is on 18th December and 19th December 2010.

Some Technical Info on the stamps:

Stamp Value :60sen (3 setenant designs)
Sheet Content :20 Stamps
Paper :Self-adhesive security stamp paper with fluorescent
Printing Process :Offset with Spot UV & Glitter Ink
Printer :Joh. Enschede Security Print, Netherlands
Stamp Designer :LC Merchandising & Les Copaque Production

Setenant Stamps
Miniature Sheet
First Day Cover
Maximum Cards
Info about Upin & Ipin:

Upin & Ipin is a Malaysian television series of animated shorts produced by Les' Copaque Production, which features the life and adventures of the eponymous twin brothers in a fictional Malaysian kampung. Originally a side project for the blockbuster animated film Geng: The Adventure Begins, Upin & Ipin was introduced on TV9 in 2007 as a six-episode Ramadan/Eid special, to instil significance of the Islamic holy month amongst children. To date, the series has reached its fourth season, including another Ramadan special season in 2008, and, season three onwards, the year-long, secularly themed Upin & Ipin and Friends, the series' international debut via the Disney Channel Asia, which is not explaining Ramadan, but telling the lives of Upin and Ipin with their friends on the normal days.

PS: This is the final issue of the year 2010. Kindly let me know if anyone needs this beautiful set.

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Dec 9, 2010

Cover From China

Love this cover from China. It depicts 20th Anniversary of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China-Singapore. I simple love the pictorial postmarks. Like usual, China Pos has never failed to impress us with their creative pictorial postmarks. Another very interesting thing is that this is a real posted First Day Cover (checkout the CDS and pictorial postmarks; both have the same date).

Definitely a great cover from China though there are no birds. LOL...

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Dec 7, 2010

PSM Year End Stamp Fair (18-19 Dec 2010)


The 2010 Year End PSM Fair will be held on 18 & 19 December 2010 at MBPJ Library. Besides the display of Award Winning Exhibits, as usual we will have Clifford, Abdullah, Govin, and other dealers taking up tables. Hopefully, we will have more dealers this time around. I truly hope all my readers will support the event and really hope to meet you all there.

For first timers, please refer to the map below else do drop me an email. Will be glad to guide u there. If you plan to take the LRT, please stop at Taman Jaya, near Amcorp Mall. From there, do take a taxi and it should cost u less than RM5.

Map to MBPJ Library
Come on and join the FUN. Im sure we will have a great time ahead...

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Dec 5, 2010

Greetings From Singapore

Yes. I was in Singapore for a Business trip. Thanks to Terence, I got to know that some of the Post Offices in Singapore actually opens till 9pm. OMG, thats truly what Malaysia needs especially for people like me. I normally have to stay back in office till very late; moreover taking work back home seems inevitable all the time. It will be great if POS Malaysia could adopt this from our neighbours; I'm sure both locals and foreigners will appreciate it alot.

Sadly, I didnt have the chance to do any stamp shopping. I had alot of plans but again I have to remind myself that it was a business trip. This time around Business comes first. LOL. Anyway, Ive to thank my beloved wife as she took the initiative to visit the Novena Post Office which is near the hotel we were staying. Yes, she send out about 10 covers to friends she knew. So, for those who got the cover from Singapore, I truly hope all of you will like them alot as this is my wife's first try to send covers. Fingers cross, I hope she got all of u beautiful covers.

Novena Post Office


Again, I'm really sorry that I couldnt send covers to all but promise to do so when we visit Singapore again. That time around, it would definitely be for holidays.

PS: Pame's farmville buddies will definitely get a cover from Singapore. LOL

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Nov 28, 2010

Cover From Austria


This is a fabulous cover from Austria. Love the stamp depicting Mother Theresa. Simple yet beautiful; this is what postal covers are all about. You find beauty in simplicity!!! Looking forward to more exchanges from Austria especially in relation to Birds of Prey. LOL

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