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Kuala Lumpur, National Museum
Two cards, mailed a year apart, early 90s. Each has a stamp, partly legible postmark, and a little ink smudge on the front. Grades: 3
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Kuala Lumpur, Jame Mosque
Two 1991 cards. One has Melaka stamp and partly legible postmark, and a tiny indentation at top (Grade: 2, $4) while the other also has a stamp but postmark is not readable and there is also some white correction fluid on reverse (Grade: 3, $3.50)
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Kuala Lumpur, Lake Gardens, National Monument
Americans would be forgiven for doing a double-take here, and can thank Felix de Weldon for that. Two cards are available, both mailed in 1991, with stamp, mostly readable postmark, and barest ink smudge on the fronts. Grades: 2
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Kuala Lumpur, Parliament House
Card mailed in 1986 has Perak stamp, heavy but partial postmark, and a fair bit of smudging on the back. Front is OK. Grade: 3
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Tin dredge
Another 1991 card, with Johor stamp and one of the largest, fullest, and most readable postmarks of the entire Malaysian series. Card is aging a bit around the edges, but the postmark itself gives it an “edge,” so to speak. Grade: 2
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Penang, greetings, multiple views
Nothing urban about this card but representative views anyway. Mailed in 1991 with Perak stamp and full postmark; some edge and corner abrasions. Grade: 2
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Lumut, Telok Batik
Two early 90s cards are available. One is stamped for mailing, but has no postmark (Grade: 2, $4) while the other was mailed and has partial postmark (Grade: 2, $4)
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Georgetown, Penang – Komtar
Mailed card showing what was once Malaysia’s tallest building. Not any more! Grade: 2
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Pangkor Island
Card was stamped for mailing, but there’s no postmark at all. Minor corner abrasion on front. Grade: 3
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Taiping, zoo and Lake Gardens
Caption on reverse says “Taiping – the town of eternal peace.” How nice is that? Card was mailed in 1990, has Perak stamp and partial postmark. Also has orange postal bar code at bottom reverse. Grade: 3
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Taiping Lake
Stamped for mailing but shows no postmark; it also has white correction fluid on reverse, and a stain. Grade: 4
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Penang, beach
Two cards are available, both mailed in 1990. One has nice commemorative stamp, full Kelantan postmark, and very minor corner abrasions (Grade: 2, $4). The other has Pulau Pinang stamp and nearly full postmark, as well as some corner creasing (Grade: 3, $3.50). But it’s just a beach.
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Kuala Muda, fishing village
This used card was stamped for mailing, but there’s no postmark. Grade: 2
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Penang, Batu Feringghi Beach
Were you there in 1986 and forgot to buy a souvenir card? Now’s your chance, but it’s already been mailed. Perak stamp, partial postmark, clean front. Grade: 2
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Penang Bridge, night
Pulau Pinang stamp and full postmark. Creased upper left front corner. Grade: 2
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Kuala Lumpur, night view
Actually, according to the caption, it’s “dusk.” OK. Card was mailed in 1986, has a stamp but no legible postmark. Bits of white correction fluid in reverse, and a small ink smudge on front margin. Grade: 3
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Penang, Kek Lok Si Temple
Two cards are available, mailed in 1986, each with stamp and partly legible postmark. Grades: 2
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Famous mosques
Card was mailed in 1991 but the partial postmark urging people to report corruption missed the stamp entirely. Is that an omen, or what? Bare amount of ink smudge on front. Grade: 3
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Penang, multiple views
One would think Penang was only about religion. Card was mailed in 1986, with Pulau Pinang stamp and almost-readable postmark. Grade: 3
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Penang, state mosque
The card was mailed and is all in one piece but is not in good condition, especially on reverse. Grade: 4
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Penang Hill
At 2723 feet above sea level, one of Penang’s more interesting destinations. Two cards from 1986, mailed with stamp and full postmarks. Just slightly aging reverses. Grades: 2
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Penang Bridge, middle span
Normally mailed and aged card except that it has a small thumbtack hole in lower right front corner. Grade: 5
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Penang Bridge by night
You could be wondering how many different views there are of this bridge. Answer: lots. This card was mailed in 1986, shortly after bridge opened. It has Pulau Pinang stamp but no legible postmark. Grade: 2
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Mt. Kinabalu summit trail
Seven of these oversized (5″ x 7″) cards from Borneo’s highest mountain are available. Five are unused and as-new (Grade: 1, $6). One was mailed in 1993 with two stamps and illegible postmark (Grade: 3, $5), and the other was mailed in 1995, has stamp and partly legible postmark, otherwise undamaged (Grade: 2, $5).
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Rubber tapping
Very nice mailed card. Grade: 1
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Ipoh, town centre
People who lived there have so many fond memories of Ipoh. Two cards are available. One, mailed in 1990, has a crumpled commemorative and illegible postmark, with some smudging on front (Grade: 3, $5) while the other, mailed in 1991, has normal Perak stamp and full postmark, and also smudges on front (Grade: 3, $5).
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Ipoh, Taman D.R. Seenivasagam
Three mailed cards are available. Two have stamp and near-full postmarks and are basically clean on front (Grade: 2, $4). The other is in similar condition on reverse but has very major postmark smudging on front (Grade: 4, $2).
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Ipoh, Perak state government building
All right then! If you’re in the mood for postcards of a Malaysian state government building, you’ve come to exactly the right place. Three of these mailed cards are available, each with stamp and at least part of a postmark. On one, the stamp is a bit abraded (Grade: 3, $3). On another, the Perak stamp and mark are fine (Grade: 2, $4). On the third, the stamp is fine but the reverse is a mess (Grade: 4, $2).
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Ipoh, town centre
Two cards are here. They actually tell you the buildings will be torn down. One, mailed in 1990, has Perak stamp but only partly legible postmark, and also has orange barcode at bottom reverse. Front is near-perfect. (Grade: 3, $4). The other, mailed in 1991, is similar but without the postal bar code (Grade: 2, $4).
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Ipoh, race course
For horse racing fans everywhere … if you’ve not heard how its done in Malaysia, it’s worth surfing around to find out. Three mailed cards are available, all from 1990. All: Grade: 1
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Port Kelang, Selangor
Two cards available, mailed five years apart. One from 1986 has Selangor stamp, full postmark, and a small crinkle on upper left front corner (Grade: 2, $4). One from 1991 has stamp but no legible postmark; also pencilled notation of original price of card on reverse, and a postmark smudge on front (Grade: 3, $3).
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Typical Malay house
Three cards are available, of this traditional (maybe not so much “typical” any more) Malay village house. Two mailed cards are near-perfect (Grade: 1, $4.50). One has two glitches–it was stamped but not postmarked, and the photo didn’t quite register with the edge of the cardboard backing, which sticks out just a little (Grade: 3, $3).
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Pangkor Island
Three are available, in varying conditions. One mailed in 1986 has Johor stamp and full postmark, also a little postmark smudging on front and white correction fluid on reverse (Grade: 3, $4). One has completely full 1991 postmark but more smudging on front (Grade: 3, $4). One mailed in 1991 has Johor stamp and is just average (Grade: 3, $3.50).
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Lumut
Two cards mailed in early 90s are available. One has Perak stamp, illegible postmark, and clean front (Grade: 2, $4). The other has a slightly better postmark but also a bit of smudge on front (Grade: 3, $3.50).
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Kuala Trengganu, Maziah Palace Arch
Like some other places in Malaysia, Trengganu spells itself in different ways. We just follow the cards. Two from 1991 are here: one with stamp and full postmark (Grade: 1, $4) and the other just with less of a postmark (Grade: 2, $4).
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Kuala Lumpur, Mimaland
Three virtually identical 1986-mailed cards available. All Grade: 2
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Kuala Lumpur, Mimaland pool
Two cards are available, each mailed in 1986. One has a touch of white correction fluid on one typed letter (Grade: 2, $2.50). The other has Perak stamp and full postmark (Grade: 1, $4).
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Besarah, Kg. Pantai, Kuantan
For those unfamiliar, this is a fishing village on the peninsular east coast. Three identical cards are available, all from 1991 and all with stamp and almost-legible postmark. They also have some extra handwriting made by the sender in Jawi (Arabic) script. Nice cards. Grades: 1
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Kuantan, Telok Chempedak Beach
Four cards are available, mailed several years apart. Ask details if you’re interested. Grades 1,2,3,3.
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Kuantan, Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah
Two cards are available, mailed four years apart. The 1986 one is Grade: 1 ($3.50). The 1990 one has a full postmark but also a faint crease running vertically through the card (Grade: 4, $2).