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Kuala Lumpur, Batu Caves
Yet another view of Kuala Lumpur’s iconic tourist attraction, on S.W. Singapore card KL8105, mailed in 1986 with the stamp but postmark didn’t really make it to the card. Grade: 3
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Trengganu, waterfront
Heavily aged and mottled S.W. Singapore card TG 8105 mailed in 1991 with Federal Territory stamp and full Shah Alam postmark. Some ink transfer on the front, along with lower left corner crease. Grade: 3
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Kuala Lumpur, city centre
Two cards are available, S.W. Singapore KL8106, mailed with Trengganu stamp and indistinct postmarks. Grades: 2
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Trengganu, Hoover Hotel
Five mailed S.W. Singapore cards TG 8107 are available, each mailed in 1991 with stamp and postmark. The best has a clean front and fully legible postmark (Grade: 1, $4) while the others each have most of the postmark and a little ink transfer on the fronts (Grades: 2, $3.50).
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Sabah, distant view of Mt. Kinabalu
Two S.W. Singapore cards KK8146 are here. One was mailed in 1991, Sabah stamp, very faint postmark, orange postal bar coding, and lots of minor creasing. The other was mailed in 1990 with Sabah stamp, slightly better postmark, and corner creasing. Both would be Grades: 3 ($2.50).
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Kota Kinabalu, festival dance by the Kadazans
Once again, S.W. Singapore card KK 8147, mailed in Sabah with stamp and full postmark. Grade: 1
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Kota Kinabalu, dance by Kadazan girl
S.W. Singapore card KK 8148, not postally used but fully written for mailing. Front is excellent, but because of the writing: Grade: 4
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Kota Kinabalu, Berjaya Building
Written for mailing but not stamped. Grade: 4
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Kota Kinabalu, Bank Negara Building
Bank Negara is Malaysia’s national bank. The three cards available are all in identical condition, written for mailing but not stamped or postmarked. S.W. Singapore KK8202. Grades: 4
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Kota Kinabalu, commercial centre with park
S.W. Singapore card KK8204, written for mailing but not stamped or postmarked. Grade: 4
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Kota Kinabalu, commercial centre with pedestrian flyover
Two S.W. Singapore cards KK8205 are available, written for mailing but not stamped or postmarked. Grades: 4
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Kota Kinabalu, business centre with Court building
S.W. Singapore KK8207, written for mailing but not stamped or postmarked. Grade: 4
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Kota Kinabalu, Yayasan Sabah Likas
The Sabah Foundation. Three S.W. Singapore cards (KK8210) are available, all mailed. One has a Sabah stamp and clear 1990 postmark (Grade: 1, $3). One has a Sabah stamp, orange postal bar coding, ink transfer on front, and too-faint postmark (Grade: 3, $2.50). The other has an uncancelled Sabah stamp and staple holes on the top (Grade: 5, $1).
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Penang, Ferry boat
S.W. Singapore card P8211, mailed in 1990 with stamp and incomplete postmark. Grade: 2
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Kota Kinabalu, bridge leading to Yayasan Sabah Likas
Three S.W. Singapore cards KK8216 are available, all written for mailing but without stamp or postmark. Grades: 4
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Kota Kinabalu, port
Eleven of these S.W. Singapore cards KK8303 are available, all mailed, all with stamp, most with fully legible postmark. Grades range from 1 ($3.50) to 4 ($1). Just tell us what you want.
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Kota Kinabalu, Kampong Ayer and Shangri-La Hotel
S.W. Singapore card KK8304 mailed in 1991 with not-quite-cancelled Sabah stamp and orange postal bar coding at bottom reverse. Some creasing. Grade: 3
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Kota Kinabalu, Kampong Ayer
S.W. Singapore card KK8306, mailed in 1990 with a Sabah stamp but illegible postmark. Corner creasing. Grade: 3
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Trengganu Bridge
Three S.W. Singapore cards (G8682) are available, in identical condition. All mailed in 1991 with stamp and full Batu Arang postmarks. Grades: 1
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Kota Kinabalu, Tanjong Aru Beach Hotel
S.W. Singapore card KK8402, written for mailing but neither stamped nor postmarked. Grade: 4
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Kuala Lumpur, Parliament House
Two S.W. Singapore cards KL8503 are available. Both mailed, they are also heavily inked. Grades: 4
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Kuantan, fishing village
Nice card, S.W. Singapore KT8685, mailed in 1991 with stamp and large, full Batu Arang postmark. Grade: 1
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Kuala Lumpur, Selangor Turf Club
Two mailed S.W. Singapore cards (KL 9333) are available. One was mailed in 1991 with stamp and faint but readable postmark (Grade: 3, $4.50). Onewas mailed with a sign language commemorative stamp but some ink smudging on the front and no legible postmark (Grade: 3, $3).
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Kudat, The Clock Tower
The last in our current series of S.W. Singapore cards, and definitely from a location off the beaten path (Kudat’s all, folks). This card was mailed in 1990, has a Sabah stamp and full Kota Kinabalu postmark. There’s postmark ink transfer on the front. Grade: 2
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Cartoonist Lat, Rotan
Lat is and always will be Malaysia’s most famous (and perceptive) cartoonist. These cards were issued by the New Straits Times, among others, and meant to be cut from a sheet, so all in the series will have irregular edges. Two of these are available. These were mailed in 1991 with Pahang stamps and legible postmarks, but also massive ink transfer on the front. The better one is Grade: 3 ($2) and the other is Grade: 5 ($1).
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Cartoonist Lat, coconut water
Lat is and always will be Malaysia’s most famous (and perceptive) cartoonist. These cards were issued by the New Straits Times, among others, and meant to be cut from a sheet, so all in the series will have irregular edges. This one was mailed from Kuantan in 1991 with Perak stamp, full postmark, and significant ink transfer on the front. Grade: 4
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Cartoonist Lat, Malaysian in space
Lat is and always will be Malaysia’s most famous (and perceptive) cartoonist. These cards were issued by the New Straits Times, among others, and meant to be cut from a sheet, so all in the series will have irregular edges. Two of these are available. One was mailed in 1990 with stamp and mostly readable postmark (Grade: 2, $2). The other is from 1991 with Pahang stamp and full Cukai postmark (Grade: 1, $3).
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Cartoonist Lat, lane-jumping
Lat is and always will be Malaysia’s most famous (and perceptive) cartoonist. These cards were issued by the New Straits Times, among others, and meant to be cut from a sheet, so all in the series will have irregular edges. Two of these are available. One has a stamp and message but no postmark (Grade: 4, $1.50). The other has stamp and partly legible postmark (Grade: 2, $2).
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Cartoonist Lat, coffee shop
Lat is and always will be Malaysia’s most famous (and perceptive) cartoonist. These cards were issued by the New Straits Times, among others, and meant to be cut from a sheet, so all in the series will have irregular edges. Two of these are available. One is typed for mailing but there’s no stamp or postmark (Grade: 4, $1). The other has a Negeri Sembilan stamp and partial postmark (Grade: 2, $2).
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Cartoonist Lat, Cameron Highlands
Lat is and always will be Malaysia’s most famous (and perceptive) cartoonist. These cards were issued by the New Straits Times, among others, and meant to be cut from a sheet, so all in the series will have irregular edges. Two of these are available, each mailed in 1991. One has a commemorative Wasp stamp but no legible postmark (Grade: 2, $1.50). The other has a Pahang stamp with Kuala Lumpur postmark (Grade: 2, $2).
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Cartoonist Lat, book bag
Mailed in 1991 with Kedah stamp and nearly full postmark. Grade: 2
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Cartoonist Lat, Jam
For this you need to understand the play on words in Bahasa Malaysia, where “jam” means “hours.” Mailed with stamp and heavy black indistinguishable postmark. Grade: 3
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Cartoonist Lat, English language
Mailed in 1986 with stamp and most of the postmark. Grade: 2
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Cartoonist Lat, puasa (fasting)
Mailed in 1991 with Selangor stamp and full postmark. Grade: 2
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Cartoonist Lat, Mahathir working
Mailed in 1991 with Perak stamp and partial postmark. Grade: 2
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Cartoonist Lat, motorcycling
Stamped for mailing, and mailed, but only cancelled with an inked checkmark. Grade: 5
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Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Hotel, cheese
Unused card from back when there was a Hilton in KL. We leave it to you to figure out what they were trying to say. Grade: 1
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Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Hotel, muruku
Muruku are “Tasty Noodle like titbits, made from flour, lentils, and Indian spices.” We agree, they are very tasty. Almost addictive, in fact. Unused card. Grade: 1
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Adegan yang ingin kita lihat
No need to speak Bahasa Malaysia. You can catch the moral of the story. Card mailed in 1990 with a Johor stamp, orange postal bar coding, and partial postmark. Grade: 2
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Marang, Pulau Kapas jetty
Masiled in 1994 with National Planetarium stamp but no postmark where it should be, and just a small bit on the lower left reverse. Blue airmail sticker affixed. Grade: 3