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Traditional Malay Weapons - Series II

B asically, Traditional Malay Weapons can be classified into daggers, swords, spears and also the cannon. The keris which has special significance has been used and other weapons like the Jembiah, Kerambit and Lading Terus among others are weapons of self defence used by Malays for generations. However, today the keris and other traditional weapons are more for ceremonial and decorative purposes.

Jembiah - 20¢
The Jembiah has a curved double edged blade. The scabbard and the hilt, normally engraved, are made of wood and or a combination of wood and horn.
Keris Panjang - 30¢
The Keris Panjang was made primarily for fighting. It has a characteristic hilt with a wavy or a straight blade.
Kerambit - 50¢
The Kerambit is a short wepon - narrow bladed and claw shaped more suitable for ripping rather than stabbing.
Keris Sundang - RM 1
The Keris Sundang is a broad bladed sword, more for cutting and slashing. The blade, either curved or straight, is usually about 22 inches long and about 3 inches in breath.

Lading Terus - RM 2
The Lading Terus is a short stabbing spear used with an underhand thrust. It resembles a spear fitted into a dagger hilt.

Technical Details

Date Of Issue : 1st September 1995 Denomination : 20¢, 30¢, 50¢, RM1, RM2 Stamp Size : 38.48mm x 25.70mm Minature sheet : 100mm x 70mm Perforation : 14 Paper : Unwatermarked, Phosphor coated Printing Process : Offset Lithography Printer : House of Questa, England Sheet Content : 50 stamps Stamp Designer : BJ Image Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur First Day Cover : 20¢ Presentation Pack : RM 3.00