PERSKUTUAN TANAH MELAYU on 4 January 1961 issued a First Day Cover (FDC) stamp commemorating the installation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia. This particular FDC included two 10 sen stamps featuring a portrait of Sultan Syed Putra Al-Haj, who became the third Agong in 1960. The cachet design featured the Malaysian crest and ceremonial regalia, symbolising the authority and tradition of the monarchy. The postmark cancellation indicates this FDC originated from Tapah, Perak at 10.45am and was sent to a Mr. Keith Rudd in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail ibni Syed Hassan Jamalullail ascended the throne of the Perlis state government on 4 December 1945 but due to World War II, he was not installed until 12 March 1949. He remains the longest reigning Sultan of Perlis, and on 4 December 1995, he celebrated his Golden Jubilee after ruling for 50 years in Perlis.
He was appointed as the Third Yang di-Pertuan Agong and ruled the country from 21 September 1960 to 20 September 1965. At the age of 39 years and 301 days, he was the youngest Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
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