Malaysia National Mosque, Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia · 1964 · 10s

This definitive stamp features a detailed depiction of the Masjid Negara, the National Mosque of Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur. The design highlights the mosque's distinctive 73-meter-high minaret and its 16-pointed star concrete main roof, symbolizing the 13 states of Malaysia and the 3 federal territories. The stamp is part of a series showcasing national symbols and modern architecture.

Issued in 1964, this stamp celebrates the newly constructed National Mosque, which was completed in 1965. It represents the modern identity and Islamic heritage of the newly formed nation of Malaysia, which was established in 1963.