Penang

Penang is an island off the west coast of the Malayan peninsula plus the facing coaastline. It was part of the Straits Settlements until joining the Malayan Federation in 1948.

Malay state
 File:Penang QEII .jpg|1957 $2 Elizabeth II pictorial 
 * Penang's first separate issue was the 1948 Silver Jubilee issue. The other Commonwealth omnibus issues would follow.
 * In 1949-52, George VI keytypes in the Straits Settlements design were issue inscribed PENANG instead.
 * In 1954-55, Elizabeth II portraits replaced those of George VI.
 * In 1957, engraved pictorial definitives were issued with the portrait of Elizabeth II
 * In 1960, the pictorials were released with the state arms instead of the Queen's portrait.

Japanese occupation
Malaya was invaded by Japanese troops in early 1942, with Penang one of the earliest regions captured.  File:Straits DAI NIPPON 2602.jpg  See: Lin Yangchen's page on the handstamp issues
 * In 1942, stamps of the Straits Settlements were handstamped with the personal seal of Akira Okugawa. This exists in 3 different types.
 * Also in 1942, stamps of the Straits Settlements were also handstamped with the personal seal of Nobuharu Uchibori.
 * Also 1942, stamps of the Straits Settlements were overprinted DAI NIPPON / 2602 / PENANG.

Malaysia
Penang made a name change to the Malay Pulau Pinang on its stamps. See: Pulau Pinang.  File:Pulau pinang butterflies.jpg 