A single-letter “U” series launched around 2016. The letter U (often associated with “University” or “You”) was not used as a state code, making it available for a vanity run. A private entity managed its sale prior to the 2018 ban. U 1-9999 were auctioned in batches. Many buyers interpreted “U” as representing Universiti or used it as a personal initial. For example, a car with U 501 might imply “University 501” or just be a unique short plate. The series gained moderate traction; it wasn’t tied to a specific cause, so bidders were mostly plate collectors or those who wanted a short, mysterious plate. By late 2018, unsold U numbers were among those cleared as the new government stopped private plate series. All 9999 numbers have since been issued or disposed. U plates can be used nationwide and are transferable. They’re one of the shortest possible plates (just one letter and digits), which gives them a subtle prestige. In the aftermath of U’s issuance, JPJ itself adopted similar single-letter releases (like “X” in 2019). That makes “U” something of a trendsetter that arrived slightly before the government took the reins on such series. Key Facts: Issue Date: 2016 Issuance Range: 1 - 9999 Rarity: Limited (9,999 plates, one-letter format) Transfer Rules: Standard