Centenary of the Sri Lanka Malay Association | Stamps of Lanka

 Centenary of the Sri Lanka Malay Association

On February 26, 2023, the Sri Lanka Philatelic Bureau of the Department of Posts issued a new postage stamp to commemorate the centenary of the Sri Lanka Malay association.

Issue Date              26 | Feb | 2023

Denomination       LKR 50.00

Dimension              41mm x 30mm

Perforation             12 X 13 1/4

Format                    Horizontal

Catalog Number  CSL2504

The Sri Lanka Malay Association (SLMA) was established in 1922 to serve not only the Malay community but all other communities as well. 

The main objectives of SLMA are to;

• Support the preservation of Malay cultural values. 
• Assist the less privileged of society in their welfare and education. 
• Document and preserve the Sri Lankan Malay heritage.
• Foster religious values.

75th Anniversary of Independence | Stamps of Lanka

75th Anniversary of Independence

On February 2, 2023, National Independence Day, the Sri Lanka Philatelic Bureau of the Department of Posts issued a new postage stamp to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence from the British Empire.

Issue Date              02 | Feb | 2023

Denomination       LKR 50.00

Dimension              41mm x 40mm

Perforation             12 X 13 1/4

Format                    Horizontal

Catalog Number  CSL2503