Pos Malaysia Berhad has launched a special “Palestin Merdeka” stamp and a first day cover in solidarity with Palestinian struggle, at Dewan Sri Pos, Dayabumi Complex in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 14, 2023.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated at the launch event that the government remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting Palestine, commending Pos Malaysia for its impactful demonstration of solidarity.
“The introduction of the Palestin Merdeka stamp not only showcases compassion but also provides Malaysians with a tangible means to express solidarity with the people of Palestine amidst the current challenges.
“This initiative serves as a powerful reminder of the shared aspiration among Malaysians for humanity to transcend borders, symbolising a united stand for a cause that extends beyond national boundaries,” he said.
Also present at the event were Pos Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Syed Faisal Albar, Pos Malaysia group chief executive officer Charles Brewer and Malaysian Humanitarian Aid and Relief president Jismi Johari, who is also Ops Ihsan Secretariat chairman.
The Palestin Merdeka stamp depicts a hand waving the Palestinian flag, set against a silhouette of people representing a united crowd.
The first day cover features a white dove gracefully holding an olive branch as symbol of peace, while the folder cover shows a pair of hands tenderly clasping each other with the Keffiyeh motif in the background as symbol of persistence and solidarity.
The stamps will be available for purchase online at www.pos.com.my/shop and at Pos Malaysia general post offices and philatelic bureaus from Jan 18, 2024.
The stamp has a face value of RM1.30, while the First Day Cover and Folder will retail at RM0.50 and RM6.00 respectively. The stamps are also available for purchase in stamp sheet format, with 20 stamps per sheet, priced at RM26.00.
A portion of the proceeds from the sales of the stamps will be donated to the Palestinian Humanitarian Trust Fund (Akaun Amanah Kemanusiaan Palestin), managed by the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
The funds will be channelled through the Ops Ihsan initiative, a collaboration between the Malaysian Government and 53 humanitarian NGOs to provide humanitarian aid and assistance to the Palestinians in Gaza.
