Philatelic Society Malaysia

13/06/2026

The Unique World of Philately

Old real estate agreements and legal documents are prized philatelic collectibles because they feature revenue stamps, prominent names, and historical significance.

Surat perjanjian hartanah dan dokumen guaman lama menjadi antara koleksi filateli paling bernilai kerana mempunyai setem hasil cukai selain membabitkan nama individu berpengaruh serta nilai sejarah tersendiri.

11/06/2026

SLOVPHILEX 2027 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀

The SLOVPHILEX 2027 will be held from 30 June to 4 July 2027 at the Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava, Slovakia.

There are 8 competitive classes, namely Traditional Philately, Postal History, Revenues, Thematic Philately, Picture Postcards, Open Philately, Non-Standard Frames Exhibit (1-3 Frames) and Literature Philately.

The Philatelic Society Malaysia (PSM) has appointed Dr. Noorulainah Jalaludheen as the National Commissioner for SLOVPHILEX 2027.

PSM members who with qualified exhibits and are interested in participating in this world stamp exhibition can contact Dr. Noorulainah Jalaludheen to obtain the application form and regulations.

05/06/2026

𝐏𝐎𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄
Issue 06/2026
VISIT MALAYSIA 2026 CAMPAIGN
Date of Issue: 8 June 2026, Monday
Denomination: 50sen x 2 & RM1.30 x 2 (Stamps); RM5.00 (MS)

29/05/2026

𝐏𝐎𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄
Issue 05/2026
PARROTS OF MALAYSIA
Date of Issue: 31 May 2026, Sunday
Denomination: RM1.00 & RM1.30 (Stamps); RM5.00 (MS)

23/05/2026

The PSM Stamp Market at afternoon. It's getting hot in here.

23/05/2026

A glimpse of the PSM Stamp Market this morning...

19/05/2026

Lai, lai, lai!
Mari, mari, mari!

The PSM Stamp Market is happening this weekend at the Old GPO Building in Kuala Lumpur.

The event is open to the public, no registration is needed, and admission is free. Everyone is welcome.

For every purchase of RM20 and above at any stall, you will receive a lucky draw voucher. Just fill it in and drop it into the lucky draw box. Winners will be notified after the event for prize collection.

If you are taking the LRT, the nearest station is Masjid Jamek.

See you there this weekend!

12/05/2026

The old General Post Office in Kuala Lumpur was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback (1871–1948), then the State Assistant Architect. Like its neighbouring buildings, it features Mughal-style architecture, though without domes, and blends well with the adjacent Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Completed in 1907 at a cost of 100,000 Straits Dollars, the project was undertaken by Singaporean contractor Walter Pallister.

As Kuala Lumpur grew and urbanized over the last century, the General Post Office became increasingly important for mail and telegram services. It later expanded its offerings to include postal and philatelic products, as well as money transfer services, making it a familiar place to many. For senior stamp collectors, the building also holds special memories, as many first day covers were created there.

In 1985, postal services were moved to the current General Post Office located in the Dayabumi Complex. Part of the old General Post Office building was later used by Tourism Malaysia and was listed as a National Heritage Site in 2007 under the name "Bangunan Pejabat Pos Besar (GPO)”.

No account of this historic building is complete without mentioning the 0-kilometre marker across the street. Like many old post offices, it marks the official center point from which distances in Malaysia are measured.

With renovations nearing completion, the building will welcome visitors with a refreshed look. We are pleased to announce that the owner and the operator has invited the Philatelic Society Malaysia (PSM) and Pos Malaysia to host a two-day event here. We cordially invite everyone to attend.

𝐏𝐒𝐌 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭
| Date: 23 & 24 May (Saturday and Sunday)
| Time: 10am to 8pm
| Location: Kongsi Kreatif, Aras 2, Bangunan Pejabat Pos Besar Lama, Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur

This is a unique opportunity to relive the atmosphere of the GPO of the last century. We look forward to your visit!

05/05/2026

Kangar, Perlis | 4 Mei 2026

Satu mesyuarat penting telah dipengerusikan oleh Tuan Irzat Rozaidy, Pengurus Perlis State Secretary Incorporation (PSSI) di bawah Pejabat Setiausaha Kerajaan (SUK) Negeri Perlis, bagi sesi pembentangan oleh Persatuan Filateli Malaysia (PSM) berhubung cadangan penganjuran Pameran Setem DiRaja Perlis (5 Nations).

Pembentangan tersebut telah diterajui oleh Presiden PSM, Encik Muhamed Salim bin Mohd Ali, dengan kehadiran wakil-wakil daripada PSM dan Pos Malaysia, manakala beberapa ahli turut menyertai secara dalam talian.

Tahun 2026 merupakan giliran Malaysia sebagai tuan rumah bagi pameran berprestij lima negara ini. Sebelum ini, Indonesia telah menjadi tuan rumah pada tahun 2025, manakala Singapura dijadualkan menjadi tuan rumah pada tahun 2027.

Menariknya, edisi kali ini akan berlangsung di negeri Perlis dan akan turut menampilkan koleksi DiRaja serta sejarah Kesultanan Negeri Perlis, di samping kategori-kategori pameran antarabangsa yang lazim dipertandingkan. Lebih istimewa, tahun 2026 juga menandakan ulang tahun ke-100 Federation of International Philately (FIP), badan induk filateli antarabangsa.

Tarikh yang telah dipersetujui: 24 – 27 September 2026

Setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dirakamkan kepada pihak PSSI Perlis dan Pos Malaysia atas kerjasama erat dalam menjayakan penganjuran program ini.

Maklumat lanjut mengenai Pameran Setem DiRaja Perlis (5 Nations) akan dikongsikan dari semasa ke semasa.

Sekian, terima kasih.

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Kangar, Perlis | 4 May 2026

A key meeting was chaired by Tuan Irzat Rozaidy, Manager of Perlis State Secretary Incorporatiom (PSSI) under the Office of the State Secretary (SUK) of Perlis, for a presentation session by the Philatelic Society Malaysia (PSM) on the proposed organization of the Perlis Royal Stamp Exhibition (5 Nations).

The presentation was led by the President of PSM, Mr. Muhamed Salim bin Mohd Ali, with the presence of representatives from PSM and Pos Malaysia, while several members also participated virtually.

The year 2026 marks Malaysia’s turn to host this prestigious Five Nations stamp exhibition. Indonesia hosted the event in 2025, while Singapore is scheduled to host in 2027.

Uniquely, this year’s exhibition will be held in the state of Perlis and will highlight Royal collections and the history of the Perlis Kingdom, alongside the usual competitive classes featured in international exhibitions. Notably, 2026 also commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Federation of International Philately (FIP), the global governing body for philately.

Confirmed dates: 24 – 27 September 2026

Our highest appreciation goes to PSSI Perlis and Pos Malaysia for their strong cooperation and support in making this initiative possible.

Further updates on the Perlis Royal Stamp Exhibition (5 Nations) will be shared from time to time.

Thank you.

30/04/2026

We invite you to join the Philatelic Society Malaysia (PSM) and collect a complimentary gift at "Collector’s Pick – A Tribute to Our Malaysian Workers", taking place from 1 to 3 May 2026 at Amcorp Mall, Petaling Jaya.

The PSM will be stationed at a table near the Main Entrance on the Ground Floor of Amcorp Mall. Here, you can buy or sell the philatelic items, connect with other stamp enthusiasts, especially the Otai, and learn more about stamps and philately.

Happy Workers’ Day and see you at Amcorp Mall!