Pillai's Collection

 14 Oct 2026 - Last Day Operation (LDO) of PO Seri Petaling which is located inside of the Endah Parade shopping centre. Made a last day operation date stamp on the Highland Birds of Malaysia FDC. It was issued on the 4 Jan 1997 from the same post office. So it marks it's final date stamp after 29 years.

 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...

  15th Dec 2025 - Last day of operation for Chamberlain road, Ipoh post office. Cover prepared by Bernard Loh. The cover was choped with a customized rubber stamp design depicting the post office.  

 15th Dec 2025 - Last day of operation for Menglembu, Perak post office. Cover prepared by Bernard Loh. The cover was choped with a customized rubber stamp design depicting the post office.  

 15th Dec 2025 - Last day operation of PO Kuala Selangor, Selangor. Credit to Eric Ng.

 15th Dec 2025- Another one more PO observes  it's last operation day, the PO of Salak Selatan, Kuala Lumpur. Credit to Eric Ng.

 15th Dec 2025 marks the last operation day for PO Jenjarom, Selangor.  Pn.Maghfiroh Jamaludin was supportive to sign off the last day covers even though she was engaged in a final closing meeting. Managed to chop the covers by endorsing a K1 (Kaunter 1) and M (Mail) chop.

 15th December 2025 marks the last operation day of PO Batu 9 Cheras, Selangor. Covers to commensurate the closing of this PO was signed by the Post Master, Tuan Mohammed Mokhtar Md Tahir. Puan Roslinda Radzi, the Regional State Sales Manager  (RSSM) was also present to mark her attendance and support to her team on it's final day.