Malaysia Star Stamps to mark Malaysia-China tiesMalaysia Star, MalaysiaThe limited edition of 100000 covers is available at RM2 each and bears a 95 sen stamp, the postage rate for a letter to be sent to China. Special issue: Pos Malaysia assistant manager Siew Ching showing the commemorative cover and its fan-shaped …
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