UNIMAS
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak series
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Key Facts
- Issue Date
- Jul 2020
- Issuance Range
- 1 - 9999
- Rarity
- Limited (9,999 plates, Sarawak university series)
- Transfer Rules
- Standard
Key Points
- UNIMAS is Universiti Malaysia Sarawak series.
- The issued range is 1 - 9999.
- The documented period or launch date is Jul 2020.
- UNIMAS has collector interest because the run is finite and the strongest numbers are usually low, repeated or meaningful combinations.
Series Overview
UNIMAS is the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak special registration series.
Bernama reported in July 2020 that UNIMAS had opened bidding for its special plates and that the Vice-Chancellor was the first bidder for UNIMAS 88. The same report described the project as the first time the university had tendered number plates for bidding, making UNIMAS the third public university in Malaysia to do so.
Sarawak Tribune reported that UNIMAS 11 to UNIMAS 9999 were available for bidding, with prices beginning at several reserve tiers including RM350, RM888, RM1,500, RM2,000, RM2,500 and RM6,000. The reporting also mentioned UNIMAS 8 in launch imagery, which helps explain why single and lucky numbers carried attention from the beginning.
UNIMAS is a Sarawak identity plate first and a university plate second. The long prefix is visually distinctive, and it carries the full name of a major East Malaysian public university rather than a short abbreviation.
Strong combinations include UNIMAS 1, UNIMAS 8, UNIMAS 88, anniversary numbers, graduation years and numbers tied to Sarawak or Kota Samarahan. The prefix works because it says the full institution out loud, giving the plate a regional and academic weight that shorter campus acronyms do not always have.
Sources
Sources checked for the UNIMAS special-series glossary entry.
- Newsbernama.comOpen citation: News
- Unimas 11 Till Unimas 9999 Up For Biddingsarawaktribune.comOpen citation: Unimas 11 Till Unimas 9999 Up For Bidding
- Vehicle Registration Plates Of MalaysiaWikipediaOpen citation: Vehicle Registration Plates Of Malaysia
Frequently Asked Questions
What does UNIMAS mean and what is the significance behind this special number plate series?
UNIMAS is the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak special registration series. Bernama reported in July 2020 that UNIMAS had opened bidding for its special plates and that the Vice-Chancellor was the first bidder for UNIMAS 88.
Who was the UNIMAS special number plate series created for originally – university staff, students, alumni, or the general public?
The UNIMAS special number plate series was created to support Universiti and its community, including staff, students, alumni, and supporters. The series serves as both a fundraising tool and a way for the community to show pride in their institution.
Was UNIMAS launched as a fundraising initiative for the university, and how were the proceeds used?
Yes, the UNIMAS series was launched as a fundraising initiative to support Universiti. Proceeds from plate sales are directed toward 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 UNIMAS plate at JPJ?
UNIMAS 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 UNIMAS plates restricted to vehicles linked to the university community, or can anyone use them on any car?
UNIMAS plates can be used on any vehicle registered in Malaysia, regardless of the owner's connection to Universiti. opened bidding for its special plates and that the Vice-Chancellor was the first bidder for UNIMAS 88.
Which UNIMAS numbers are especially meaningful to the university (for example the founding year, faculty codes or batch numbers)?
special registration series.
How do prices for UNIMAS plates compare with other special series that are not university-branded?
bidding for its special plates and that the Vice-Chancellor was the first bidder for UNIMAS 88. The limited (9,999 plates, sarawak 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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