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50th Anniversary Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka
On 22nd June
2006, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Since its
inception half a century ago, DBP has always been regarded as the pillar of success
in the development of the Malay Language. During that period, from Bukit Timbalan,
Johore Bahru, to Jalan Young, Kuala Lumpur, and today at Jalan Dewan Bahasa, DBP
has successfully overcame various challenges and obstacles in carrying its responsibilities
in overseeing the development of the Malay Language as the national and official
language of the nation - the language that gives a sense of pride and identity to
the colourful multiethnic and multicultural society of Malaysia.
DBP was established
on 22nd June 1956 in Johore Bahru as a department under the Ministry of Education.
Its establishment was aimed at developing the Malay language as the national and
official language as the nation was moving towards independence. The following year
it was relocated to Jalan Young before moving to Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama five
years later. Today, DBP operates from a 33 storey building at Jalan Dewan Bahasa
(formerly Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama). Besides its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur,
DBP now has branches and regional offices in Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Kota Bahru,
Bukit Mertajam and Johore Bahru to help in the plans to develop the Malay language
and literature in the various regions.
Technical Details
Date of Issue : 22nd June 2006
Stamp Value : 50 sen (2 designs) & RM1
Stamp Size : 40mm x 30mm
Sheet Content : 20 Stamps
First Day Cover Value : 30 Sen
Perforation 14
Paper Watermarked SPM, Phosphor Coated
Printing Process
Lithography
Printer : Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn. Bhd.
Designer : Hazel Design
STAMPS
MNH Set
of Stamps 3v
Price - USD1.20
50sen Stamp
The mural on
the facade of DBP Balai Budaya Tun Syed Nasir symbolizes the unity of the Malaysian
people who espouse the sentiment "Language is the Soul of the Nation" amidst the
development of culture, education, economy, science and technology, expressed through
one language, which is also the country's sole official language. The mural was
composed by Ismail Mustam, an artist who was once a staff of the organization in
1961.
50sen Stamp
The logo of DBP
comprises four elements - the palmyra palm frond set in the centre symbolises the
writing og the old while the bracken or large fern leaf represents the instrument
used to write on it, the book and nib at the base of the Palmyra leafsymbolises
the publishing and writing activities of more recent times. These four elements
symbolises the responsibilities of DBP as a body that develops the Malay language,
literature and knowledge through writing and publishing. The logo was drawn in 1957
by Hoessien Enas.
RM1 Stamp
The stamp design
reflects the recent progress of DBP in the era information and communication technology
in the publishing industry.
FULL SHEETS STAMPS
Set of 3 Full Sheets of 20v each
Price - USD17.90
FIRST DAY COVER
Price USD1.90
FOLDER
Price USD4.90
