Malayan Postal Union

The Malayan Postal Union was formed in 1934 by the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States.

The members continued to issue their own stamps after this date but did create postage due stamps for common use. They were overprinted for use during the Japanese occupation (1941-45). After World War II, the postage dues were also used by the new additional members of the Federation and Singapore. 
 * In 1936-38, a series inscribed MALAYAN / POSTAL UNION was issued.



Japanese occupation

 * In 1942, a framed overprint with Japanese characters on Malayan Postal Union issues was issued. Forgeries, especially of errors, are known.
 * Also in 1942, DAI NIPPON / 2602 / MALAYA overprints were issued.
 * In 1943, a vertical five-character Japanese overprint was released.



Postwar issues

 * In 1945-49, the original design was reissued in new colors and values.
 * In 1951-63, once again, new colors and values were issued, now perf 14.
 * In 1964-65, a series on multiple St. Edward's crown and CA watermark paper was released.
 * In 1964, a 10 / cents on 8c surcharge was issued.
 * In 1966, a 50c black value was issued.
 * The states of the Federation of Malaya replaced these with the postage dues of Malaysia in August 1966. Singapore continued to use these until 1968 when it issued its own postage dues.



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