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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Malaysia 2022 - Kebaya, Traditional Attire



on 27 October 2022 with the topic of Traditional Attire – Kebaya.

The products are:
RM 0.50 - Kebaya Sulam
RM 1.30 - Kebaya Pendek
RM 5.00 - Kebaya Labuh

Singapore 2025 - Multinational Inscription of Kebaya on the UNESCO List


Specifications:
This set contains four stamps from the Multinational Inscription of Kebaya on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Culture Heritage of Humanity.

Date of Issue: 4 April 2025
Denomination: 1st Local, 80¢ x 2, 85¢
Stamp Size: 29.85mm x 40.8mm
Perforation: 13
Paper: Unwatermarked
Printing Process: Offset Lithography
Printer: Secura Singapore Pte Ltd
Sheet Content: 10 stamps per sheet
Graphic Designer: Syed Ismail, Pinch Design Pte Ltd


Description
This commemorative stamp issue celebrates the multinational inscription of the kebaya on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Worn by women across Southeast Asia, the kebaya is a garment that reflects the shared heritage of the five nominating countries. Women from diverse backgrounds and all ages wear the kebaya to honour their traditions and identity. The stamp series features four styles commonly seen in Singapore: the kebaya panjang, kebaya sulam, kebaya kotabaru, and the kebaya pendek.