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South China Seas Islands of Malaysia
There are 599 islands, reefs and rock islands in Malaysia's
waters. Of these islands, 244 of them are located in the South China Sea. Five of
these islands and reefs are Swallow Island, Investigator Reef, Erica Reef, Mariveles
Reef and Ardasier Reef. Important as there are in terms of strategic and national
security, the islands and reefs are also rich with diverse marine ecosystem.
Technical Details
Date of Issue : 22nd December 2005
Stamp Value : 30 sen x 2 & RM1 x 2
Stamp Size : 40mm x 30mm
Sheet Content : 20 Stamps
M/Sheet value : RM2
First Day Cover Value : 30 Sen
Perforation 14
Paper Watermarked SPM, Phosphor Coated
Printing Process Lithography
Printer : Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn. Bhd.
Designer :
Reign Associates Sdn. Bhd.
STAMPS
MNH Set
of Stamps 4v
Price - USD1.20
Swallow Island
Swallow Island, with an area of 10.1 square km, is
located at 7° 22.50' North and 113° 50.60' East and 172 nautical miles from Labuan.
It is well known as a paradise for divers, for the waters around the island is rich
with diverse species of fish, corals, turtles, giant clams, sea grass and marine
mammals. The island got its name from the fact that it is the favorite resting place
for various marine swallows such as the Brown Noddy, Sooty Tern, Brown Booby, Mongolian
Plover and many others. Many marine life such as Sea Star (Echinaster callosus)
are found here. In 2004, Marine Research Station of Pulau Layang-Layang (MARSAL)
was built to provide facilities for researchers.
Investigator Reef
Investigator Reef is the biggest coral reef covering
an area of 202.9 square km and is located at 8° 7.75' North and 114° 42.55' East.
This reef has a diverse marine eco-system. Bivavle (Chlamys rastellum), 25 families
and 79 species of coral fish was recorded by researchers from the local university
in Malaysia. A weather buoy was also installed in 2003 by the Malaysian Meteorological
Services, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation to collect weather data
in South China Sea.
Erica Reef
Erica Reef has an area of 4.2 square km and is located
at 8° 6.55' North and 114° 7.90' East. This reef has a varied marine eco-system
comprising corals, coral fish, Spinner Dolphins and Bottlenose Dolphins among others.
One of the unique marine life found here is Nudibranch (Chromodoris magnifica).
Mariveles Reef
Mariveles Reef has an area of 21.9 square km and is
located at 7° 58.0' North and 113° 55.0' East. This reef has a diverse marine eco-system
that consists of coral reefs and coral fish and others. An example of the unique
marine species that can be found here is Sea Cucumber (Synapta meida).
FULL SHEETS STAMPS
Set of 4 Full Sheets of 20v each
Price - USD17.99
FIRST DAY COVERS x 2
(Stamp + Miniature Sheet)
Price USD3.50
Ardasier Reef
Ardasier Reef has an area of 11.7 square km and is
located at 7° 36.40' North and 113° 55.8' East. This reef has a varied marine eco-system
with coral reefs, coral fish and the likes. Marine life such as Gastropod (Astraea
rhodostoma) are abundant in this reef.
MINIATURE SHEET
Price - USD1.10
