Perlis gathers regional collectors for philately federation’s centenary exhibition

{'type': 'paragraph', 'text': 'Founded in 1926, FIP reaches 100 years in 2026. Opening the event at Dewan 2020, Perlis ruler Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin said stamps can introduce people to other countries’ histories and cultures, encourage knowledge-sharing and strengthen friendships.'}

{'type': 'paragraph', 'text': 'Philatelists from Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam took part, while Bangladesh was also invited. The ruler praised the displays’ quality and variety, congratulated medal and award recipients, and said younger collectors showed that philately could continue among future generations.'}

{'type': 'paragraph', 'text': 'Those attending included Crown Prince Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, Crown Princess Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. The ruler thanked the Philatelic Society of Malaysia, Perlis authorities, relevant ministries, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and Pos Malaysia. He said he hoped the gathering would lead to further exchanges. Source: Bernama / Astro Awani.'}