One of Malaysia’s first modern vanity plates, “G1M” (Gagasan 1Malaysia) was introduced circa 2010 during the 1Malaysia campaign. G1M 1-9999 were available; the series raised funds for charity and promoted national unity. However, G1M gained notoriety for a loophole: owners registered G1M plates in tax-free Langkawi/Labuan to evade import duties on luxury cars. This prompted JPJ to tighten rules in later series (IM4U and beyond barred such registrations). Despite that controversy, G1M plates sold well – many adorn high-end vehicles and have become collector’s items symbolizing the 1Malaysia era. G1M’s success paved the way for subsequent NGO plate programs. Today, spotting a G1M plate (often on a fancy car) harks back to the early 2010s when vanity plates were just gaining traction locally. Key Facts: Issue Date: 2010 Issuance Range: 1 - 9999 Rarity: Limited (9,999 plates, first-generation vanity series) Transfer Rules: Standard (Langkawi/Labuan registration no longer allowed)