International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Malaysia

=Malaysia=


 * The meter stamps of Malaysia are divided into nine groups according to the inscription in the frank and the usage:
 * A - FEDERATED MALAY STATES, 1927 - 1935. A Federation of Negri Sembilan, Pajang, Perak and Selangor.
 * B - STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, 1927 - 1935. Consisting of Singapore, Labuan, Penang and Malacca.
 * C - MALAYA POSTAL UNION, 1935 - 1948. Formed from the merger of the Federated Malay States and Straits Settlements plus the previously unaffiliated states of Johore, Kedah, Kelan-tan, Perlis and Trengganu. Franks of the MPU period are inscribed with both "MALAYA" and the sub-state name.
 * D - British Colony of MALAYA, 1948 - 1963. After Labuan quit the MPU to become part of the British colony of Sabah (North Borneo), the remaining states became the colony of MALAYA in 1948. Stamps of this period are inscribed "MALAYA" alone in the frank.
 * E - Federation of MALAYSIA, 1963 to present. Malaya combined with the former British colonies of Sabah and Sarawak to form Malaysia. (Singapore was a part of Malaysia only until 1965 when it became an independent nation. See SINGAPORE.) Franks are inscribed "MALAYSIA".
 * F - Federation of Malaysia, franks inscribed with provincial name “NORTH BORNEO”
 * G - Federation of Malaysia, franks inscribed with provincial name “SARAWAK”
 * PO – Stamps generated by machines used only in Post Offices
 * PD – Stamps used in Post Offices exclusively for collecting Postage Due

Group C: MALAYA POSTAL UNION

 * Franks contain both MALAYA and state name

Group D: British Colony of Malaya

 * Franks contain MALAYA without state names

Group E: Federation of Malaysia

 * All franks contain “MALAYSIA” except for subgroups with “NORTH BORNEO” or “SARAWAK” as country name.

Sub-group EA: Franks with simulated perforation outer frame line
'''EA1. Universal “Multi-Value” ''' (MV).
 * As Type D2 but inscribed with new country name.
 * Value figures large, 4 mm tall, or small, 3 mm tall.
 * A. Value in “CENTS” MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$50]
 * B. Value in “SEN”, M# approximately 3 mm tall MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$25]
 * C. Value in “SEN”, M# heavy, approx 4 mm tall MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$35]
 * TM: DC, BIC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

'''EA2. Neopost''' (LV-10).
 * As Type D4 but inscribed “MALAYSIA”.
 * Value figures 4 mm or 5 mm tall.
 * M# with “N” or “R” prefix.
 * A. “CENTS” above value figure and repeated at bottom MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$50]
 * B. “CENTS” only at bottom MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$25]
 * C. “CENTS” above value figure MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$50]
 * D. “SEN” at bottom MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$25]
 * E. “SEN” vertical at both sides MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$25]
 * TM: DC or BIC
 * Values seen: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 5, 6, 10, 20, 25


 * a. Date only, without TM

'''EA3. Neopost “305” ''' (MV).
 * Upright frank with simulated perforation outer border and straight line inner border.
 * Inner border broken by “MALAYSIA” at top.
 * A. M# with “RN” prefix. Value in “CENTS”
 * B. M# with “NR” prefix. Value in “CENTS” MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$10]
 * C. M# with “NE” prefix. Value in “CENTS” MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$15]
 * D. M# with “RN” prefix. Value in “SEN” MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$10]
 * E. M# with “NR” prefix. Value in “SEN" MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$15]
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0·00 (00·00 ?)

'''EA4. Neopost “305” ''' (MV).
 * As Type EA3 but inner border at top is complete above “MALAYSIA”.
 * A. M# with “RN” prefix. Value in “CENTS” MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$15]
 * B. M# with “NR” prefix. Value in “CENTS” MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$25]
 * C. M# with “RN” prefix. Value in “SEN” or “S E N”
 * D. M# with “NR” prefix. Value in “SEN
 * E. M# with “RN” prefix. Without currency indicator MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$10]
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0·00 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 00 00 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 00·00

'''EA5. Pitney Bowes “Automax” ''' (MV).
 * As Type EA1 but value figures are of uniform thickness and are usually preceded by “=”.
 * M# and prefix variable in size.
 * A. M# with “U” prefix. Value in “CENTS” MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$20]
 * B. M# with “PB” prefix. Value in “CENTS” MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$25]
 * C. M# with “U” prefix. Value in “SEN”
 * D. M# with “PB” prefix. Value in “SEN”
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg =000


 * a. “MALAYSIA” large, 4mm tall

'''EA6. Pitney Bowes “Automax” ''' (MV). [$15]
 * As Type EA5 but with “POSTAGE” added below M#.
 * M# with “P.B.” prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg =000

'''EA7. Pitney Bowes “Automax” ''' (MV). [$30]
 * As Type EA6 but “POSTAGE” added is above M#.
 * M# with “P.B.” prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg =000

'''EA8. Pitney Bowes “Automax” ''' (MV). [$30]
 * Similar to Type EA5 but frank wider than tall.
 * “SEN” vertical at both sides.
 * M# with “PB” prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg =000

'''EA9. Neopost “205/2205” ''' (MV).
 * Square frank with straight inner frame line.
 * Country name in panel at top, value indicators in side panels.
 * M# with “NE” prefix.
 * A. With “SEN” in both side panels
 * B. With “RINGGIT” at left and “SEN” at right MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$5]
 * TM: BIC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000

'''EA10. Neopost “205/2205” ''' (MV).
 * As Type EA9 but with zero at right instead of a panel.
 * With “SEN” vertical at left.
 * M# with “NE” prefix.
 * A. With inner panel at left MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$5]
 * B. Without inner panels
 * TM: DC, BIC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000

'''EA11. Satas “Rotary” ''' (MV).
 * Frank slightly taller than wide, with straight inner frame line.
 * “SEN” or “S E N” vertical at both sides.
 * M# with “S” or “SS” prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ★00

'''EA12. Satas “Baby” ''' (MV).
 * Similar to Type EA11 but frank square and slightly larger.
 * Straight inner frame line is broken in center of the sides.
 * With “SEN” vertical at left.
 * M# with “S” prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 00.00


 * a. M# with “NE” prefix (NE 160)

'''EA13. Pitney Bowes-GB “5000” ''' series (MV).
 * Horizontal frank with simulated perforation outer border and straight line inner border.
 * Without inner panels.
 * “SEN” vertical at both sides, variable in size and variable in vertical placement.
 * M# with “PB” prefix at bottom.
 * Date figures are raised in relation to value figures.
 * Franks can vary considerably in size from 26 to 31mm wide and 21 to 24mm tall.
 * A. Meter number breaks inner frame line
 * B. Meter number breaks both frame lines
 * C. Meter number above complete frame lines
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 000 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 0000


 * a. As C but "MALAYSIA' is smaller and centered slightly to left. The meter number prefix has wide spacing between the "P" and "B". The TM rings are closer together than typical for stamps from this machine. This may be the result of a local repair action using nonstandard parts. Meter PB44 only seen.

'''EA14. Pitney Bowes-GB “6300” ''' (MV).
 * Similar to Type EA13 but date and value figures are on the same level.
 * “SEN” vertical at both sides.
 * M# with “P.B.” prefix.
 * Franks can vary considerably in size from 25 to 34mm wide and 21 to 25mm tall.
 * A. Meter number breaks inner frame line
 * B. Meter number breaks both frame lines
 * C. Meter number above complete frame lines
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 000

'''EA15. Pitney Bowes-GB “6600” ''' (MV).
 * Relatively large frank, 32 x 26 mm, similar to Type EA14 but value figures are more widely spaced.
 * M# with “PB” prefix does not break frame lines.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 0000

'''EA16. Pitney Bowes-GB “6900” ''' (MV).
 * Relatively large frank as Type EA15 but value figures are smaller.
 * M# with “PBE” prefix.
 * A. Frank 25 mm tall. M# breaks both frame lines
 * B. Frank 29 mm tall. M# breaks
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 000



'''EA17. Pitney Bowes “Paragon” ''' (MV).
 * Large frank, wider than Type EA16.
 * Date figures distinctive.
 * M# with “PB” or “PB P” prefix breaks both bottom frame lines.
 * Frank variable in width, 29 to 34 mm seen.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 000 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 0000

'''EA18. Pitney Bowes “A900” ''' (MV).
 * Relatively small frank with large value figures.
 * M# with “PB” prefix does not break bottom frame lines.
 * A. Frank 29 mm wide
 * B. Frank 31 mm wide
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 000 (A only) MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 0000 (B only)

'''EA19. Postalia''' (MV).
 * Frank taller than wide.
 * M# with “PO” prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000 (narrow figures)

'''EA20. Hasler “Mailmaster” ''' (MV).
 * Very similar in appearance to Pitney Bowes Types but M# with “H” or “HR” prefix.
 * Franks can vary considerably in size from 28 to 35mm wide and 23 to 27mm tall.
 * A. Meter number breaks inner frame line
 * B. Meter number above both frame lines
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 00.00

'''EA21. Hasler “Smile” ''' (MV).
 * Very similar to Type EA20A but distance between center of date and value figures is slightly wider at 40 mm.
 * M# with “AH” prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 00.00

'''EA22. Frama''' (MV).
 * Similar in appearance to Pitney Bowes and Hasler types, but value figures are large and thick.
 * M# with “F” prefix above bottom frame lines.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

'''EA23. Neopost “Electronic” ''' (MV).
 * Frank with inner panels at top, bottom, and sides.
 * “SEN” vertical in side panels.
 * M# with “RN” prefix in bottom panel.
 * A. Frank 29 mm wide. M# and prefix large
 * B. Frank 32 mm wide. M# and prefix small
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 000 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 0,00

'''EA24. Francotyp-Postalia “EFS3000” ''' (MV).
 * Square frank.
 * M# with “FP” prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

'''EA25. Francotyp-Postalia “T1000” ''' (digital).
 * Frank taller than wide.
 * Very narrow value figures, and very narrow spacing between TM and frank.
 * M# with “FP” prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000
 * a. With a nine-digit number below the town mark.

Sub-group EB: Franks with incomplete outer frame line and town line in the frank


'''EB1. Pitney Bowes “EasyMail” ''' (digital).
 * Wide, horizontal design with frame line across top and upper sides only.
 * Country name is curved over the value figures which are preceded by “SEN”.
 * At right are the meter number with PB” prefix/ date/ postal code.
 * Town name at center bottom.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋000

'''EB2. Pitney Bowes “PersonalPost” ''' (digital).
 * Nearly identical to Type E27 but printed by inkjet method.
 * Most easily identified by the triad lines at left in the value figures which slope down from left to right.
 * M# with “PB” prefix.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋000

'''EB3. Pitney Bowes "DM" series''' (digital).
 * Similar to type EB2 but much narrower design.
 * Five lines of data at right.
 * M# with “PB4” prefix.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

'''EB4. Pitney Bowes "DM" series''' (digital).
 * Nearly identical to Type EB3 but M# with "PB7" prefix.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

Sub-group EC: Franks with straight outer frame line
'''EC1. Neopost “205/2205” ''' (MV).
 * Square frank with straight line outer border and inner frame around value figures.
 * Outer border is two lines very close together often appearing as a single line.
 * Country name in panel at top.
 * Date figures tall without stops (model 205) or short with stops (model 2205).
 * M# with “NE” prefix.
 * “MALAYSIA” and “NE” variable in size.
 * A. Value in “CENTS” MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$5]
 * B. Value in “SEN”
 * C. Value in “RENGGIT” (or “RINGITT”) reading up at left, “SEN” at right
 * TM: DC or BIC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000


 * a. As C, “RINGITT” at left reads down instead of up

'''EC2. Neopost “2205” ''' (MV).
 * As Type EC1 but outer border lines widely spaced from each other.
 * With “SEN” in both side panels.
 * M# with “NE” prefix.
 * TM: DC or BIC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000



'''EC3. Neopost “405/505” ''' (MV).
 * As Type EC2 but frank wider than tall.
 * With “SEN” vertical in both side panels.
 * M# with “NE” or “RE” prefix.
 * Date figures low and wide.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

'''EC4. Neopost “405/505” ''' (MV).
 * Similar to Type EC3 but frank has single outer frame line.
 * With “RINGGIT” vertical in left panel and “SEN” vertical in right panel.
 * M# with “NE” prefix.
 * A. Frank 30-31 mm wide
 * B. Frank 34 mm wide. Text in typewriter font (NE 95 seen)
 * TM: BIC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

'''EC5. Neopost “Electronic” ''' (MV).
 * As Type CE3 but date figures are more widely spaced.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋0000

'''EC6. Hasler “Mailmaster” ''' (MV).
 * Frank with straight single-line outer frame and panels at top and bottom.
 * Meter number with "H" prefix.
 * A. Meter number at left, sub-model identifier “F200” at right
 * B. “H” prefix without meter number at left, “F200” at right
 * C. "H" at left, meter number at right
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000


 * a. "SEN" large (shown with "C" at left)



'''EC7. Neopost, models unidentified ''' (digital), 2014 or earlier.
 * Single outer frame line and with no inner panels.
 * With “SEN”, vertical, breaking both side panels.
 * M# with "NE25" and “NE65” prefixes reported.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

Sub-group ED: Franks inscribed MALAYSIA PERAK

 * One machine known with frank including both "MALAYSIA" and state name "PERAK"

'''ED1. Universal “MultiValue” ''' (MV), 1971. [$10]
 * As Type EA1 but with “PERAK” below the meter number at bottom.
 * “SEN” vertical at both sides.
 * M# U.112 only.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

Sub-group EE: Franks inscribed SABAH MALAYSIA

 * Two machines known with frank including both "MALAYSIA" and state name "SABAH"

'''EE1. Neopost “305” ''' (MV). [$5]
 * Frank similar to Type EA4 but inscribed “SABAH/ MALAYSIA” at top.
 * Value in “CENTS”.
 * M#s “U4” and “U6” seen.
 * Meter number U6 had town name “JESSELTON” later changed to “KOTA KINA-BALU/-SABAH-“.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0·00

Sub-group EF: Franks inscribed POS MALAYSIA

 * Franks inscribed with new postal service logo " POS MALAYSIA ".
 * POS Malaysia Berhad is a business corporation that runs the postal services of Malaysia and has done so since 1992 when the nation's postal services were privatized.



'''EF1. Neopost''', model unidentified (digital), 2015 or earlier.
 * Wide rectangular frank with breaks in the center of both sides.
 * Postal logo at top, "SEN" below value figures, meter number at bottom.
 * Meter number with NE2 prefix.
 * TM: straight line with date at top, post office name, two lines of code, and a 2d barcode at bottom.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 00000

Group F: Franks inscribed with provincial name “NORTH BORNEO” rather than the country name
'''F1. Universal “Multi-Value” ''' (MV), 1947.
 * Frank 24-25 x 28mm.
 * Frank inscribed “NORTH/ BORNEO” in two lines at top.
 * M# with “U” prefix above “POSTAGE” at bottom.
 * Meter U1 only.
 * A. Heavy inscriptions most easily seen in "NORTH BORNEO" which has letters slightly wider than tall. MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg/F: 000  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$40]
 * B. Inscriptions lighter and smaller. MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg/F: 0000 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$25]
 * TM: DC
 * V/F large with serifs: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000 MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

'''F2. Pitney Bowes “Automax” ''' (MV). [$25]
 * Very similar to Type F1 but value figures are smaller, and frank is slightly wider at 26 x 28mm.
 * Meter U.2” only.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg =000



'''F3. Neopost "Frankmaster" / "305" ''' (MV). [$25]
 * Similar to Types F1 and 2 but “NORTH BORNEO” in one line across the top.
 * Value figures are narrow with serifs.
 * M# with “U” prefix above “POSTAGE” at bottom.
 * Meters U3 through U6 known.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0·00

Group G: Franks inscribed with provincial name “SARAWAK” rather than country name
'''G1. Neopost “305” ''' (MV), 1964. [$25]
 * As Type EA4 but inscribed “SARAWAK”.
 * M# with “RN” prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0·00

'''G2. Neopost “205” ''' (MV). [$20]
 * As type EA9 but inscribed “SARAWAK” in top panel.
 * M# with “WE” prefix.
 * TM: BIC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000



'''G3. Neopost “505” ''' (MV). [Quite rare, value uncertain]
 * As type EC3 but inscribed “SARAWAK” in top panel.
 * M# with “RE” prefix.
 * TM: BIC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

Group PO: Special franks generated only by Post Office machines


'''PO1. Universal “Simplex” ''' (LV-25), 1956. [$250]
 * As Type D8 except with two stars added at right of the town mark.
 * Printed on yellow adhesive tape rather than directly to mail piece.
 * Some examples known with a column of wavy or straight lines at far left.
 * A. M# with “FM” prefix (used in Federation of Malaya)
 * B. M# with “SP” prefix (used in Singapore)
 * TM: DC
 * Values: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 10 to 250 in steps of 10

'''PO2. Kelvinator "Registrex" '''. [Appears to be quite rare]
 * A stamp used apparently only to indicate registration.
 * Wide frank with simulated perforation outer border and large value box in center.
 * “MALAYSIA” large above value box.
 * “SEN” vertical at both sides.
 * Small identification number at lower left, "R1".
 * Registration box at left containing town name at top.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0 0 0. 0 0

'''PO3. Kelvinator "Registrex" '''. [Appears to be quite rare]
 * Frank very similar to Type PO2 but with "REG" at lower left and "1" at lower right.
 * With double circle TM at left, unboxed registration number between TM and frank.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0 0 0. 0 0

Group PD: Special franks used only for collecting Postage Due
'''PD1. Universal “Multi-Value” ''' (MV), 1939. [$50]
 * Inscribed “MALAYA” as Types D1/D2 but with “POSTAGE DUE” instead of meter number at bottom.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg MeterCat 5-point asterisk.jpg (A) MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000 (O)

NOTE: Type PD1 Proof strikes are known as early as 1940 used with blue ink. Following the Japanese invasion in 1942 the Franking Machine was stored away in the Singapore Post Office. It was re-introduced in late 1949 and used with green ink. It's use was supposedly restricted to underpaid mail addressed to Singapore Box numbers although its on other mail is known, including underpaid mail with foreign destination. Inwards mail to the Cocos Islands Cable Station used a Singapore Box number, and several covers to Cocos are known between 1949 and 1951.



'''PD2. Neopost “305” ''' (MV). [$150]
 * As Type EA3 but with “POSTAGE DUE” instead of meter number across bottom.
 * “CENTS” vertical at both sides.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0•00

NOTE: This stamp was used in Singapore for at least a year after Singapore separated from Malaysia in 1965.

Group PR: Provisional use of franking machines in lieu of regular postage stamps

 * PR1. Universal “Multi-Value”  (MV), 1941.
 * Frank with simulated perforation outer frame line.
 * “POSTAGE PAID” at top, “JOHORE” at bottom with “CENTS” running vertically at each side of the value
 * M#: NIL
 * TM: NIL
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg MeterCat 5-point asterisk.jpg (angular).

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