+ Issue Date     : 04/12/2015
+ Series         : Four Nation Stamp Exhibition
+ Classification : Postage Stamp
+ Emission       : Commemorative
+ Designer       : World Communications Network Resources (M) Sdn Bhd
+ Printer        : Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn Bhd
+ Printing       : Lithography
+ Paper          : Phosphorized / Phospor Coated
+ Watermark      : SPM
+ Perforations   : 14
+ Separations    : Normal Perforations
+ Gum Type       : Gum
+ Shape          : Rectangular

Stamps issued in conjunction with FourNation Stamp Exhibition.

4 - 6 December 2015
Dataran Pahlawan, Melaka.

Malacca has been selected to host an international stamp exhibition of four Asean countries involving Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand at the Stamp Museum in Bandar Hilir.

Communications and Multimedia Deputy Minister Datuk Jailani Johari said this was in line with Malaysia’s role as Chairman of Asean this year, as well as the proposal to make Malacca a philatelic city.

“Malacca was chosen to host this exhibition as it has the only Stamp Museum in the country. The dates for the exhibition have not been fixed as we are leaving it to Pos Malaysia Bhd, Philatelic Society of Malaysia and the Malacca Government to decide,” he said after the launch of the 175th anniversary of Penny Black, the first adhesive stamp issued in the world recently.

TRADITIONAL ATTIRE

Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia are countries known to be rich in cultures and traditions, and thus have many different types of traditional attires. In conjunction with the FourNation Stamp Exhibition, hosted by Malaysia in December 2015, a special issue stamp themed "Traditional Attire" will be issued to represent each country taking part in the exhibition.

TRADITIONAL ATTIRE OF MALAYSIA (MALAY)

Attire worn traditionally by the Malays is the result of the growth in fashion, that has gone through many different influences and time. The traditional attire for the Malay men which is still popular is the Baju Melayu and the Baju Kurung, Baju Kebaya Panjang, Baju Kebaya Pendek, Baju Kurung Kedah and Baju Pahang are the common traditional attire for the Malay women. In addition, there are also other traditional Malay attired that are considered classic such as the style of Puteri Perak, Cik Siti Wan Kembang, Baju Menora and Baju Minangkabau.

TRADITIONAL ATTIRE OF INDONESIA (YOGYAKARTA)

Yogyakarta man is portrayed wearing Kesatrian Ageng; a traditional attire in the form of a headgear known as blangkon, a suit with a closed-neck collar and a keris tucked in the back of the waist. The woman wears a Putri Jogja, a kebaya on top of the matching batik that is tied in a specific way. Jewelry such as earrings, necklaces and rings adorn the couple. Kesatrian Ageng and Putri Jogja that used to be only worn by the royal family can now be worn by everyone during special occasions.

SINGAPORE TRADITIONAL ATTIRE

The Cheongsam is the Cantonese pronunciation for "ChangShan", or "long garment" for the Chinese women while "Thanzhuang" is the outer jacket worn the Chinese men in Singapore. Although typically thought to be a traditional Chinese costume, it actually originated from the Qing (Manchu) dynasty. Today, the Cheongsam or "Qipao" as it is known in Mandarin, worn by women is flattering to the body, and comes in many varying lengths, colours and design. Thanzhuang and Cheongsam are now often worn by the Chinese men and women in Singapore during special occasions such as wedding or Chinese New Year celebration.

THAILAND TRADITIONAL ATTIRE

The traditional attire of Thailand shown are known as the 'Suea Bhraratcha-than" for men and "Thai Chakkraphat" for the women. Thai Chakkraphat is Thai dress with a pleated shawl cover and a thicker shawl with full embroidery on the upper shawl. It can be worn for official royal or national ceremonies.