Stamps to mark Asean-Japan 2003 Exchange

Hj Azahari Mohammad Ali launching the stamps for the Asean-Japan 2003 Exchange. Pic: Rosdin

Stamp collectors in the sultanate and elsewhere, especially Asean watchers, can add another prized set to their collection, with yesterday's launch of commemorative stamps for the Asean-Japan 2003 Exchange.

In preserving the moments of the Asean-Japan 2003 Exchange, the Brunei Postal Services in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Asean Department, launched the commemoration stamp and first day envelope for the Asean-Japan 2003 Exchange at the Mail and Parcel Processing Centre in Old Airport Berakas - as a momentum towards the efforts and dedication of the Japan-Asean 2003 Exchange, said Awang Ahmad bin D.S. Di-Raja Hj Md Yusof, chairman of the launching ceremony.

The commemorative stamp comes in a set of three stamps with each stamp at 20 cents, while the First Day Envelope costs 45 cents each. The stamps were created by a local artist Dayang Siti Zaleha Haji Kaprawi depicting the social life, culture and traditional games of Brunei and Japan.

The stamps are available to the public from December 31, 2003 at any postal counter in the country.

In the Asean-Japan 2003 Exchange many activities have been organised for which has helped to strengthen ties between the parties in culture, social or sports.

The Guest of Honour, Haji Azahari Mohammad Ali, Acting Postmaster General of Brunei, was present to launch the stamps and envelopes. It was then presented to the Brunei-Japan Friendship Association representative, Anita Harun.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin