UMT
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu series
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Key Facts
- Issue Date
- Jul 2020
- Issuance Range
- 1 - 9999
- Rarity
- Limited (9,999 plates, Terengganu university series)
- Transfer Rules
- Standard
Key Points
- UMT is Universiti Malaysia Terengganu series.
- The issued range is 1 - 9999.
- The documented period or launch date is Jul 2020.
- UMT has collector interest because the run is finite and the strongest numbers are usually low, repeated or meaningful combinations.
- Context: The university used an online bidding system called eBida, with the first bidding phase open from 1.00 pm on launch day until 1.00 pm on 12 July 2020.
Series Overview
UMT is the Universiti Malaysia Terengganu special registration series.
UMT's own announcement says the university launched the UMT plate series on 5 July 2020 through an initiative by its Career and Entrepreneurship Centre, after receiving approvals from the Road Transport Department, the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Higher Education. The series runs from UMT 1 to UMT 9999.
The university used an online bidding system called eBida, with the first bidding phase open from 1.00 pm on launch day until 1.00 pm on 12 July 2020. UMT expected to generate RM5 million from the exercise, with proceeds intended for development, research and alumni-related purposes.
UMT is a coastal university plate with a clear Terengganu and marine-science identity. It speaks most strongly to UMT alumni, Kuala Nerus families, marine and fisheries professionals, and owners who want a university plate with regional meaning.
UMT 1, low digits, graduation years, repeated numbers and combinations tied to the university's history are the clearest premium examples. The prefix works because it carries both campus identity and the sea-facing character that separates UMT from other Malaysian public universities.
Sources
Sources checked for the UMT special-series glossary entry.
- Umt Launches Special Number Plate Seriesumt.edu.myOpen citation: Umt Launches Special Number Plate Series
- Umt Launches Special Number Plate Seriesumt.edu.myOpen citation: Umt Launches Special Number Plate Series
- Vehicle Registration Plates Of MalaysiaWikipediaOpen citation: Vehicle Registration Plates Of Malaysia
Frequently Asked Questions
What does UMT mean and what is the significance behind this special number plate series?
UMT is the Universiti Malaysia Terengganu special registration series. UMT's own announcement says the university launched the UMT plate series on 5 July 2020 through an initiative by its Career and Entrepreneurship Centre, after receiving approvals from the Road Transport Department, the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Higher Education.
Who was the UMT special number plate series created for originally – university staff, students, alumni, or the general public?
intended for development, research and alumni-related purposes. The series is available to the general public through JPJ's standard processes.
Was UMT launched as a fundraising initiative for the university, and how were the proceeds used?
proceeds intended for development, 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 UMT plate at JPJ?
UMT 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 UMT plates restricted to vehicles linked to the university community, or can anyone use them on any car?
UMT plates can be used on any vehicle registered in Malaysia, regardless of the owner's connection to Universiti. open from 1.
Which UMT numbers are especially meaningful to the university (for example the founding year, faculty codes or batch numbers)?
special registration series.
How do prices for UMT plates compare with other special series that are not university-branded?
bidding system called eBida, The limited (9,999 plates, terengganu university series) nature of this series is part of the pricing context.
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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