Malaysia 1965 10c Definitive - National Mosque, Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia · 1965 · 10c

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, which are iconic elements of modern Islamic architecture. The stamp is part of a series showcasing Malaysian culture and landmarks.

Issued in 1965, the same year the National Mosque was completed, this stamp celebrates a significant symbol of national identity and unity for the newly independent nation of Malaysia. The mosque was built to commemorate the country's independence in 1957.