05 February 2024 is a day etched in history as the first Royal City is proclaimed in Selangor, i.e. the Royal City of Klang.
In Malaysia there are important royal towns (Bandar DiRaja) such as Arau, Kuala Kangsar, Seri Menanti, Muar and formerly Royal Town of Klang.
The former emblem of Klang Municipal Council:
Klang is interesting as the River Klang gave rise to North Klang and South Klang as it cuts through the city. Did you know that Klang River is now the only river that literally runs through 4 cities? Guess which four?
Here is North Klang (Klang Utara) Post Office which was formerly a Klang 2020 Post Office (sadly that postmark is no longer around):
Today’s main Klang Post Office is also known as Klang Selatan:
It is a chance to mark the occasion with posting a mail (you can always register it) to make your own personalised commemorative covers. In the old past when philately was introduced into our shores, the foreign and then local philatelist were active to commemorate meaning events with their own covers and the matching postmark of the location. This has lost its shine due to a lot of travel, hassle and lack of appreciation by the younger stamp collectors.
Back in 2022, there was an anticipation of Klang becoming a City. Here is the flashback of the Personalised Stamp (SetemKu): https://myfdc.me/2022/11/03/towards-klang-city-status-personalised-stamp-sheetlet-folder-set-setem-ku/
Here is a look at some of the past commemorative covers (both official and personal): https://myfdc.me/souvenir-covers/
By the way, Klang is actually a very happening place for a walkabout and glorious food! Check out some of the activities and attractions:
Congratulations to the Royal City of Klang!
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