Malaysia 1965 National Mosque, Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia · 1965 · 10 sen

This definitive stamp features a detailed illustration 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, symbols of modern Islamic architecture. The denomination '10 SEN' is prominently displayed, along with the country name 'MALAYSIA'.

Issued as part of the first definitive series after the formation of Malaysia in 1963, this stamp celebrated the nation's modern identity and religious heritage. The National Mosque, completed in 1965, was a major architectural achievement and a symbol of unity for the newly independent country.