The Federation of Malaya became independent in 1957. In 1963, Malaya united with North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore to become Malaysia. In 1965 Singapore was expelled from Malaysia. The capital and largest city is Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with the king as head of state and the head of government is the prime minister.
Malaysia started issuing stamps after independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. The stamps had Malayan Federation until 1963 when Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore joined Malaya to form Malaysia. Singapore became independent of Malaysia in 1963. From 1979, Malaysia issued stamps for the federal territories. From 1986, these issues were inscribed “Wilayah Persekutuan” which means Federal Territories.
1963
Inauguration of Federation Series
SG # 1
Used (Hinged)
1965
Opening of the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur Series
SG # 15
Used (Hinged)
Opening of International Airport in Kuala Lumpur Series
SG # 18
Used (Hinged)
Birds Series
SG # 20
Used (Hinged)
SG # 21
Used (Hinged)
1966
Installation of Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Series (Tuanku Ismail Nasiruddin Shah)
SG # 33
Used
1967
10th Anniversary of Independence Series
SG # 44
Used (Hinged)
1970
Butterflies Series
SG # 65
Used
SG # 68
Unused (Hinged)
1971
Opening of Bank Nagara Building Series
SG # 81
Unused
1979
Animals Series
SG # 193
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 194
Used (Hinged)
1986
Fruits of Malaysia Series
SG # 345
Used (Hinged)
2000
5th ICAAP Series
SG # 741
Used
2nd Global Knowledge Conference Series – Kuala Lumpur
SG # 869
Used
FEDERAL TERRITORY ISSUES
1986
Agricultural Products of Malaysia
SG # K18/K20
Used (Hinged)
SG # K19
Used (Hinged)