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Stamp Issue: Malaysia 2022(1) Art of Making Traditional Kuih

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The first issue features the Art of Making Traditional Kuih (Seni Pembuatan Kuih Traditional) and some favorites many Malaysians have fond memories of, perhaps still manage to sneak a bite or two of these local delicacies as we speak.  In similar fashion of how stamps of 2020-2021 were released, the stamp sheet of this issue includes stamps printed in se-tenant pairs (30sen-30sen & RM1.50-RM1.50), which I strongly hope this pattern continues on for the most obvious reason: affordability. However, it was somewhat odd seeing such a wide gap between the denominations. Perhaps, this is done so to give postcrossers a wider range of stamps to stick onto postcards.  Back to the stamps, the pair in 30 sen features Kuih Akok and Kuih Bakar Stamp sheet of 10 pairs, 5 pairs on each side The pair in RM1.50 features Kuih Kapit and Kuih Jala . The miniature sheet, with the denomination of RM5.00 is equally interesting, featuring Kuih Bahulu .  With still a lot of excitement upon getting the fi