A very limited series to honor the 40-year reign jubilee of Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah of Pahang. Launched on 5 Sept 2014 in Pahang, the SAS plates (SAS 1-999) were opened for bidding to the public. Many prime numbers were discreetly reserved as state gifts – low numbers like SAS 1 were retained by the royal household or palace vehicles. Some were auctioned: on day one, a KL businessman paid a handsome sum for SAS 155 (anecdotally chosen for meaning). The acronym “SAS” doubles as the Sultan’s name and a motto of loyalty. Rumors suggest the series raised millions for the Sultan’s charitable foundation. Due to the royal association, initial transfers of an SAS plate may have required palace consent. Now, after first ownership, they behave like normal plates. With only 999 numbers and many tied up in official use, SAS plates in the wild are exceptionally rare – a symbol of royal patronage for those who have them. Key Facts: Issue Date: 5 Sept 2014 Issuance Range: 1 - 999 Rarity: Extremely rare (999 plates, many in royal possession) Transfer Rules: First transfer may have required Pahang palace approval; subsequent transfers standard