PERSONA
Proton Persona model series
Flex Your Plate Knowledge
In an argument about the PERSONA series? Share this page in the group chat or comment section and retire as the undisputed plate sifu that you are.
Think we've missed something important or want to add details? Help us out and tell us about it here or email us at support@platehaus.my.
Key Facts
- Issue Date
- 2007
- Issuance Range
- 1 - 9999
- Rarity
- Moderate (one batch of ~10k, many still active)
- Transfer Rules
- Originally associated with Proton Persona cars; current use on other vehicles depends on JPJ retained-number rules.
Issuing State
Key Points
- PERSONA is Proton Persona model series.
- The issued range is 1 - 9999.
- The documented period or launch date is 2007.
- PERSONA status: Moderate (one batch of ~10k, many still active).
- Use/transfer depends on documentation: Originally associated with Proton Persona cars; current use on other vehicles depends on JPJ retained-number rules.
Series Overview
PERSONA is the model-name plate attached to Proton's 2007 Persona sedan, launched on 15 August 2007 as the successor to the long-running Wira saloon.
In Proton history, the Persona mattered because it gave the company a more conventional family sedan below the larger Perdana and Waja, built around the GEN-2 platform but with a proper boot and broader mainstream appeal.
The special plate is part of Proton's older model-identity tradition. Malaysian plate references list PERSONA as issued for Proton Persona cars, with the usual PERSONA 1 to PERSONA 9999 range. The name works because it belongs to an actual model rather than to a later vanity slogan.
PERSONA is less about auction drama and more about period correctness. A first-generation Persona wearing a PERSONA plate feels like a complete launch-era object, while a later transferred plate carries that mid-2000s Proton memory onto a different vehicle.
The strongest numbers are clean and balanced: PERSONA 1, short lucky digits, 2007 references, or combinations that keep the long word from feeling crowded. Compared with SATRIA or PUTRA, PERSONA is quieter and more family-sedan in tone, which is exactly why the matching plate can feel so natural on the right car.
Sources
Sources checked for the PERSONA special-series glossary entry.
- Proton Persona (2007)WikipediaOpen citation: Proton Persona (2007)
- Vehicle Registration Plates Of MalaysiaWikipediaOpen citation: Vehicle Registration Plates Of Malaysia
- Proton Persona Protons New Sedan DetailsPaul Tan's Automotive NewsOpen citation: Proton Persona Protons New Sedan Details
- Proton Persona Name Of New Proton SedanPaul Tan's Automotive NewsOpen citation: Proton Persona Name Of New Proton Sedan
Frequently Asked Questions
What does PERSONA mean and what is the significance behind this special number plate series?
PERSONA is the model-name plate attached to Proton's 2007 Persona sedan, launched on 15 August 2007 as the successor to the long-running Wira saloon.
Was the PERSONA special number plate series officially commissioned by the brand, or simply themed around its name?
launched on 15 August 2007 as the successor to the long-running Wira saloon. company a more conventional family sedan below the larger Perdana and Waja,
Are PERSONA plates meant primarily for that brand's vehicles (for example BMW cars or EVs), or can they be used on any make and model?
PERSONA plates can be registered on any vehicle make and model in Malaysia. Many owners choose to use brand-themed plates on matching vehicles for aesthetic or branding purposes, though this is entirely optional.
Did PERSONA launch in connection with a particular product, anniversary, motorsport event or marketing campaign?
model-name plate attached to Proton's 2007 Persona sedan, The series was launched on 2007.
Does PERSONA come with any specific expectations or restrictions, such as being used on a certain vehicle type (for example electric vehicles only)?
Originally associated with Proton Persona cars; current use on other vehicles depends on JPJ retained-number rules..
How does the resale value and collector interest in PERSONA compare with generic VIP or pattern-based series?
Resale value and collector interest for PERSONA plates vary based on brand recognition, rarity, documented demand and the number combination. appeal.
Are there any documented PERSONA plate results or allocation details readers should know about?
For PERSONA, readers should rely on documented auction results, official allocation notes and the registered plate record rather than unsourced stories attached to the number.
For normal state series (V, B, J, etc.), see the Series Index. For broader JPJ plate-index context, visit the Plate Index.
PERSONA For Sale
View allRelevant Special Serieses to this
View all
Plate Index
Live dashboard for JPJ running numbers and JPJeBid auction dates. Track latest plates by state and browse upcoming auctions.
Latest Running Numbers
Latest JPJ number plate updates by region. View current running numbers for Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.
State Series Index
Complete series progression by state. See current series, historical data, and upcoming releases for all Malaysian states.