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Pos Malaysia Launches Special Stamps for Visit Malaysia Year 2026
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Pos Malaysia Launches Special Stamps for Visit Malaysia Year 2026

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pos Malaysia has launched a special commemorative stamp for the Visit Malaysia Year (VM) 2026 campaign.
  • The stamp features Malaysia's unique features and the official mascots, Wira and Manja, symbolizing the country's eco-tourism and wildlife conservation efforts.
  • The initiative aims to promote Malaysia's heritage and cultural identity.

Pos Malaysia Berhad has officially launched a special commemorative stamp series in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year (VM) 2026 campaign. The stamps are designed to showcase Malaysia's unique attractions and national identity.

Featured on the stamps are the official mascots for VM2026, Wira and Manja, depicted with a sun bear's tail. This imagery symbolizes the nation's distinctive eco-tourism offerings and its commitment to wildlife conservation. The inclusion of these elements aims to highlight Malaysia's rich natural heritage and biodiversity.

Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Chiew Choon Man, stated that the special stamps for the VM2026 campaign have the potential to elevate the country's heritage and cultural identity on a broader scale. He emphasized that this initiative by Pos Malaysia is a significant step in promoting the nation's cultural richness and tourism appeal.

The launch event, held in Kuala Lumpur, was attended by key figures including Chiew Choon Man, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, Mohamad Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, and Fiona. The initiative is expected to contribute to the overall success of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign by generating interest and encouraging tourism.

The special stamps for the VM2026 campaign can elevate the country's heritage and cultural identity.

โ€” Chiew Choon ManDeputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, on the significance of the commemorative stamps.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.