“JJJ” was a special Johor state vanity series released in 2005 as Johor’s normal plates were reaching the end of the double-letter cycle (JYZ). The state opted for a vanity JJJ prefix before moving to JKA. The series was highly notable for Johor royalty’s interest. Sultan Ibrahim (then Crown Prince in 2005) acquired JJJ 1 for RM165,000 – a record at that time. Many other low JJJ numbers also went to the royal family or were reserved for state use, given Johor’s affinity for unique plates (recall, Johor’s Sultan later also bid “WWW 1” in 2012). JJJ 1-9999 sold out quickly via sealed bids at JPJ Johor (this was pre-JPJeBid). Johoreans embraced it, as “J” stands for Johor and triple-J was seen as especially auspicious locally. The series reportedly raised a few million ringgit for the Road Safety Fund. After JJJ concluded, Johor continued with JKA etc. In Johor Bahru today, you can spot quite a few JJJ plates on luxury cars – often signifying a connection to the palace or an early adopter of the trend. JJJ stands as a pioneer of modern vanity plates in a state context, demonstrating how a local initiative can spark national attention (indeed, the buzz around JJJ likely influenced KL to do CCC in 2007). As a finite series, JJJ plates remain prestigious and relatively scarce, with many locked in long-term ownership. Key Facts: Issue Date: 2005 Issuance Range: 1 - 9999 Rarity: Limited (one-time Johor series, 9,999 numbers) Transfer Rules: Standard