Pos Malaysia, Perhilitan Introduce Special Malaysian Parrot Stamp Set

By Bernama Lifestyle Reporter

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Berhad has launched the Special Malaysian Parrot Stamp Collection to highlight local bird species and support wildlife conservation efforts.

The special stamp collection was produced in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) Peninsular Malaysia, reflecting a shared commitment to preserving natural heritage and ecological balance for future generations.

Pos Malaysia, in a statement today, said parrots play a vital role in the ecosystem through seed dispersal and forest regeneration, and are valued for their intelligence and vibrant plumage.

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The collection features two illustrated stamp designs and a miniature sheet with a die-cut print finish that mimics a parrot's natural silhouette.

“The three species highlighted are the Long-tailed Parakeet (Psittacula longicauda), classified as Vulnerable (VU); the Blue-rumped Parrot (Psittinus cyanurus), classified as Near Threatened (NT); and the Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot (Loriculus galgulus), classified as Least Concern (LC) in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

“The Long-tailed Parakeet and Blue-rumped Parrot are fully protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716), and the Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot is also protected under the same act,” the statement added.

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Pos Malaysia said the Malaysian Parrot folder set is priced at RM66.30 and includes two stamp designs valued at RM1 and RM1.30, a miniature sheet, a First Day Cover with stamps, a second First Day Cover with a miniature sheet, and an exclusive folder for philatelic collectors.

The stamp collection will go on sale starting May 31 in conjunction with World Parrot Day at 90 Philatelic Bureaus nationwide, including 13 General Post Offices, selected post offices, and the Pos Malaysia online store, while stocks last.

Pos Malaysia is also collaborating with selected bird parks to hold first-day sales of the collection at Kuala Lumpur Bird Park and Penang Bird Park on May 31, and Langkawi Wildlife Park on June 3.

-- BERNAMA