The SEA Game was originally know as the "SEAP Games" The first SEAP Games was held in Bangkok in 1959. Since then, the number of participating countries has increased but the orignal objective of the Games to forge and promote close bonds of friendship among competing nations remained unchanged. Officals and athletes from Brunie, Combodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia,Myanmar,Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam will meet once again in Singapore to complete in the XVII SEA Games 93. Singapore also hosted the Games in 1973 and 1983.

 

The Stamp issue comprises six stamps featuring popular sports in Singapore - football, basketball, badminton, athletics, waterpolo and yachting.

Its is issued in conjuction with the XVII SEA Games held in Singapore from 12 to20 June 1993. The stamps incorporate the SEA Games logo and depict the action packed moments of each sport.