IIUM
International Islamic University Malaysia series
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Key Facts
- Issue Date
- Nov 2020
- Issuance Range
- 1 - 9999
- Rarity
- Limited (9,999 plates, international university identity)
- Transfer Rules
- Standard
Key Points
- IIUM is International Islamic University Malaysia series.
- The issued range is 1 - 9999.
- The documented period or launch date is Nov 2020.
- IIUM has collector interest because the run is finite and the strongest numbers are usually low, repeated or meaningful combinations.
Series Overview
IIUM is the International Islamic University Malaysia special registration series.
Public reporting said bidding opened from 1 November 2020 for IIUM 1 to IIUM 9999, with participation open to individuals and companies. The prefix carries a broader identity than many campus plates because IIUM is both a Malaysian institution and an international Islamic university brand.
That gives the letters unusual reach. IIUM reads clearly in English, speaks directly to alumni and academic families, and also suits owners connected to Islamic finance, education, law, public service and international student networks.
The launch details were comparatively well structured, with published number groups, bidding fees and a 12-month registration window. Those mechanics place IIUM in the 2020 public-university plate wave, but the character of the prefix comes from the university itself: Gombak, internationalism, Islamic scholarship and a large alumni community.
The strongest combinations are IIUM 1, IIUM 1983, low digits, repeated digits, graduation years and numbers meaningful to alumni or faculties. The long prefix works because the acronym is already familiar; it reads less like a random string and more like a campus name on the road.
Sources
Sources checked for the IIUM special-series glossary entry.
- Vehicle Registration Plates Of MalaysiaWikipediaOpen citation: Vehicle Registration Plates Of Malaysia
- Iium Special Series Number Plates Bidding Fr Nov 1Paul Tan's Automotive NewsOpen citation: Iium Special Series Number Plates Bidding Fr Nov 1
Frequently Asked Questions
What does IIUM mean and what is the significance behind this special number plate series?
IIUM is the International Islamic University Malaysia special registration series.
Who was the IIUM special number plate series created for originally – university staff, students, alumni, or the general public?
The series is available to the general public through JPJ's standard processes.
Was IIUM launched as a fundraising initiative for the university, and how were the proceeds used?
Yes, the IIUM series was launched as a fundraising initiative to support University. Proceeds from plate sales are directed toward university development projects, student scholarships, infrastructure improvements, research programs, or other institutional needs.
Are there any extra documentation or approval steps when registering or transferring a IIUM plate at JPJ?
IIUM plates follow standard JPJ registration and transfer procedures. The plates can be registered and transferred like any other special series plate, following JPJ's standard documentation requirements.
Are IIUM plates restricted to vehicles linked to the university community, or can anyone use them on any car?
IIUM plates can be used on any vehicle registered in Malaysia, regardless of the owner's connection to University. Public reporting said bidding opened from 1 November 2020 for IIUM 1 to IIUM 9999,
Which IIUM numbers are especially meaningful to the university (for example the founding year, faculty codes or batch numbers)?
special registration series. combinations are IIUM 1, IIUM 1983, low digits, repeated digits, graduation years and numbers meaningful to alumni or faculties.
How do prices for IIUM plates compare with other special series that are not university-branded?
Prices for IIUM plates vary based on number combinations, rarity, documented demand and current listings. community.
For normal state series (V, B, J, etc.), see the Series Index. For broader JPJ plate-index context, visit the Plate Index.
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