Reviving interest in stamp collection among youths


(From right) Ng, committee member Low Ken Beng and treasurer Ng Jun Xian at the Christmas Festival Stamp Fair last December. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

STAMP collecting has experienced a decline in popularity, particularly among the younger demographic.

Penang Philatelic Society president Ng Wee Theng said the shift could be attributed to various factors that contribute to the waning enthusiasm among youngsters.

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