46th Independence Celebration
(19
August 2003)

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The 30sen stamp depicts the Malaysian flag flying
majestically on its massive flag pole at Merdeka Square. At the
background is the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, a historical and
prominent landmark of Kuala Lumpur and the nation.
The RM 1.00 stamp depicts the Malaysian flag, Jalur
Gemilang (the official name for the Malaysian flag with effect from
August 31 1997), consisting of 14 red and white stripes of equal
width, a canton (union) of dark blue, a crescent and a star. The red
and white stripes represent the equal status of the member states
in the Federation and the Federal government. The cantons of dark blue
in the upper quarter of the flag represents the unity of the people of
Malaysia. The crescent symbolizes the dominant and official religion
Islam, and the star with its 14 points, symbolizes the unity of the 13
states of the Federation with the Federal government. The yellow of
the crescent and the star is the royal color of the hereditary Malay
Rulers.
The federation of Malaya was formed in 1948, replacing
the Malayan Union. Upon Tunku's return from London with the Merdeka
Delegation in 1956, he proceeded to Malacca where he made the historic
announcement of the date of Independence at the Padang Banda Hilir.
This announcement is significant as it marks the start of the
preparations of the Independence Celebration.
Technical Details
Date of Issue |
19 August 2003 |
Denomination |
30 sen, RM1.00 |
Stamp Size |
30 sen (30mm X 40mm) RM1.00
(60mmX40mm) |
Miniature Sheet
Denomination |
RM2.00 |
Miniature Sheet
Size |
70mm X 100mm |
Stamp Size in
Miniature Sheet |
60mm X 40mm |
Perforation |
14 |
Sheet Content |
30 sen (20) RM1.00 (10) |
Paper |
SPM Watermarked,
Phosphor Coated |
Printing Process |
Lithography |
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