Pillai's Collection

 These 2 letters I posted from the main Post Office in Padang, Sumatera, Indonesia on the 8th January 2026. It was only then postmarked on the 18th March 2026 after more than 2 months. Finally I received it on the 29th April 2026. What a long wait....anyway I am still grateful of receiving it.

 18 Apr 2026 - FDC 125 Tahun Institut Penyelidikan Perubatan  ( 125 Years Anniversary of Institute Medical Research (IMR). Launching venue was at Elmina Lakeside Mall, Shah Alam, Selangor in conjunction with Karnival Sihat Santai IMR 125. Covers cancelled with event special chop - "Elmina". Prepared Private Covers with autographs from: a. Datuk Seri Hj Hasnol Zamzam bin Ahmad - Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia b. Dr.Ami Fazlin binti Syed Mohamed- Pengarah Institut Penyelidikan Perubatan (IMR)

 The 75th Anniversary of Institute of Medical Research  (IMR) cover printing shift error. Issued on the 6th Feb 1976. Top cover - Error Bottom  cover - Normal

14th April 2026 - made a private cover postmark of Batu 18, Jalan Semenyih, Semenyih, Selangor post office. The Postmaster En. Mohammed Mokhtar was more than pleased to sign the covers as this is the second time he did. Previously he was the Postmaster of Batu 9 Cheras post office which was closed down on the 16th Dec 2025.

 9 April 2026 -  FDC Khazanah Seni Visual 3 ( Treasures Of the National Visual Arts). Authographed by the Designers from Balai Seni Negara. A concordant FDC pictorial stamp as the event was done in Balai Seni Negara, Kuala Lumpur.