Pillai's Collection

 24th February 2026 - It was a shocking and very sad day for me as a sudden notice of closure was issued by Pos Malaysia. The intended post office is non other than my own "base" philately activities - Kajang 2020 Post Office in Selangor. In the same morning, collectors were happily buying the new release stamp issue- Kuda 2 (Horse 2). No other unusual activities except some external staff for internal stock check. Suddenly by 6:30pm ( yeah.. after working hours) staff were being notified of the immediate closure with effect from 25th Feb 2026. All was in shock!!! In just 14 more hours to go. All were caught in surprise. No one have the chance to prepare the last day operation cancellation cover. The closure was due after a safety inspection.  The building is no more safe for anyone. So much of damages especially on the upper floor on this colonial era building.  I had good memories of the excellent support and services from the staff of PO Kajang especially Puan Yanty an...

 24th February 2026 - Made FDC of Kuda Siri 2 (Horse 2nd series) inline with the Chinese zodiac of the Horse this year. Pictorial stamps were made in PO Kajang and PO UPM ( Universiti Putra Malaysia).  UPM have an equestrian facility with horse training grounds and stables. The centre is called UPM Equine by Benua Equestrian Stable. Often referred as Pusat Equin UPM. Also made a round date stamp from PO Jusco Taman Equine which is synonymous to horse riding. This will be the last pictorial chop from PO Kajang where it was shockingly announced by end of the same day as it's last day of operation. Good bye PO Kajang. Thanks for the memories.  Private cover using the Palace of the Golden Horses hotel, Mines Resort City's envelope. 

 This year 2026 inconjunction with the Chinese zodiac animal of the fire horse , there were 5 issues of horse stamps release by Pos Malaysia .  Refer to the below link in Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JFFnsV8Yy/

 17th Jul 2007 - First day cover of Harry Potter issued by Royal Mail UK.

 29th January 2026 - Pos Malaysia issued a Chinese New Year (CNY2026) souvenir pack. at the price of RM20. It consists of a Setemku 3 pcs stampsheet, greetings card and 2 designs of angpow packets. Setemku stampsheet 2 designs of Angpow packets.

 4th Feb 2026 - Gift from Mr.Steve Low. A set of 4 beautiful fire horse CNY postcards with preprinted stamps. Issued from China Post. A beauty indeed.

January 2026 - Swap items from Dr.Rozalafri.

 30th January 2026 - Visited the Alamanda Presint 3 Putrajaya Post Office inconjuction with the 30 years establishment of Perbadanan Putrajaya and Putrajaya Open Day celebrations.  Affixed stamps of 2020 Putrajaya Iconic Building and the RM2 Alamanda flower. A concordance to the Alamanda Putrajaya Post Office.