UKM
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia series
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Key Facts
- Issue Date
- Jan 2020
- Issuance Range
- 1 - 9999
- Rarity
- Limited (9,999 plates)
- Transfer Rules
- Standard
Key Points
- UKM is Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia series.
- The issued range is 1 - 9999.
- The documented period or launch date is Jan 2020.
- UKM has collector interest because the run is finite and the strongest numbers are usually low, repeated or meaningful combinations.
- Context: UKM is the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia special plate series, launched by the university in November 2019 ahead of its 50th anniversary on 18 May 2020.
Series Overview
UKM is the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia special plate series, launched by the university in November 2019 ahead of its 50th anniversary on 18 May 2020.
UKM said the series had official approval from JPJ, the Transport Ministry and the Higher Education Department, and that it would run from UKM 1 to UKM 9999. Bidding was scheduled to begin on 8 January 2020 through UKM's own UBida online system.
This makes UKM one of the clearer examples of the post-NGO public university plate model. Public universities were allowed to obtain special registrations, pay JPJ for a block and resell numbers to generate institutional income. UKM said proceeds would improve research and development quality while building pride and identity among alumni and the wider university community.
UKM carries both academic and national meaning. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is the National University, strongly associated with Bangi, Malay-language higher education and the post-independence education project.
Strong numbers include UKM 1, anniversary numbers, 1970 references, graduation years and faculty-linked combinations. The prefix is short enough to stay tidy on the plate, but specific enough to speak directly to alumni, staff and families connected to the university.
Sources
Sources checked for the UKM special-series glossary entry.
- Ukm Lancar Plat Kenderaan Khasukm.myOpen citation: Ukm Lancar Plat Kenderaan Khas
- Vehicle Registration Plates Of MalaysiaWikipediaOpen citation: Vehicle Registration Plates Of Malaysia
- Utm And Ukm Special Number Plate Series AnnouncedPaul Tan's Automotive NewsOpen citation: Utm And Ukm Special Number Plate Series Announced
Frequently Asked Questions
What does UKM mean and what is the significance behind this special number plate series?
UKM is the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia special plate series, launched by the university in November 2019 ahead of its 50th anniversary on 18 May 2020.
Who was the UKM special number plate series created for originally – university staff, students, alumni, or the general public?
The series is available to the general public through JPJ's standard processes.
Was UKM launched as a fundraising initiative for the university, and how were the proceeds used?
proceeds would improve research and development quality while building pride and identity among alumni and the wider university community. Proceeds from plate sales support university development projects, student scholarships, infrastructure improvements, research programs, or other institutional needs.
Are there any extra documentation or approval steps when registering or transferring a UKM plate at JPJ?
UKM plates follow standard JPJ registration and transfer procedures. The plates can be registered and transferred like any other special series plate, following JPJ's standard documentation requirements.
Are UKM plates restricted to vehicles linked to the university community, or can anyone use them on any car?
UKM plates can be used on any vehicle registered in Malaysia, regardless of the owner's connection to Universiti. public university plate model.
Which UKM numbers are especially meaningful to the university (for example the founding year, faculty codes or batch numbers)?
special plate series, plate model. Public universities were allowed to obtain special registrations,
How do prices for UKM plates compare with other special series that are not university-branded?
Prices for UKM plates vary based on number combinations, rarity, documented demand and current listings. community.
For normal state series (V, B, J, etc.), see the Series Index. For broader JPJ plate-index context, visit the Plate Index.
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