SHAH ALAM, Oct 28 — A special committee will be formed to develop the Selangor Stamp Museum’s exhibition concepts, said state executive councillor for housing and culture Datuk Borhan Aman Shah.
He said the panel would plan how the museum showcases historic stamp collections and educational content in preparation for the centre’s next phase of development.
“A special committee will be established, involving representatives from government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and relevant bodies to ensure the development of the museum’s content,” he said during the Selangor Stamp Museum building handover in Section 14 here today.
Borhan added that the committee would oversee gallery themes, collection documentation, technological development and educational programmes for visitors of different ages.
“The physical completion of this building is not the end of the development of the stamp museum, but instead marks the next phase, which requires more detailed planning, particularly in developing content, exhibitions, managing collections and preparing galleries,” he added.
He explained that the structure was completed this year, and the finished building will feature modern architecture inspired by a stamped envelope.
Borhan said the Selangor Malay Customs and Heritage Corporation (PADAT) also organised workshops in December last year and February to gather input from NGOs, agencies, and community representatives, as well as to develop and refine the museum’s exhibition narrative.
Once opened to the public around 2028, it is expected to become Malaysia’s only purpose-built stamp museum.
Borhan also said PADAT is collecting stamps and related materials for the museum, and that it welcomes contributions from private collectors and is collaborating with philatelic organisations to improve its collection.
“A museum should not just be a place to store or collect items, but should become a space for education, research and appreciation of heritage that is close to the community.
“We want visitors to understand that stamps are not just small pieces of paper used to send letters, but that every stamp has its own story,” Borhan said.
The museum was inspired by Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj’s interest in philately after His Royal Highness’ visit to a stamp exhibition in Singapore in 2011.
Planning for the Selangor Stamp Museum began in 2016, followed by state government approval in 2019 and construction in 2020 under the Selangor Public Works Department (JKR).
