A special series “PETRA” launched in September 2024 by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (Kementerian Tenaga dan Sumber Asli) as part of its energy transition (Peralihan Tenaga) campaign. PETRA (likely an acronym from Peralihan Tenaga, meaning energy transition) was released via JPJ eBid with bidding closing 10pm on 3 Oct 2024. The series was announced by the minister at a high-profile event, and marketing emphasized a sustainable future (hence the energy theme). Response was modest but positive: PETRA 8055 (“PETRA BOSS”) and PETRA 88 fetched significant bids, whereas some random numbers went unsold initially. JPJ later offered leftover PETRA plates on MySikap. All funds went to government coffers and possibly to related green initiatives. With 1-9999 issued, the series is now closed. PETRA plates can be used on any vehicle and transfer normally. They serve as a novel reminder of Malaysia’s focus on clean energy – a vanity plate with an environmental twist. As time passes, the PETRA series may gain cachet as a forward-looking symbol introduced during the nation’s push for sustainability. Key Facts: Issue Date: Sept 2024 Issuance Range: 1 - 9999 Rarity: Limited (9,999 plates, thematic series) Transfer Rules: Standard