UQ
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) second series
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Key Facts
- Issue Date
- Feb 2024
- Issuance Range
- 1 - 9999
- Rarity
- Limited (9,999 plates, second USIM university series)
- Transfer Rules
- Registration was reported through JPJ Wangsa Maju or JPJ Seremban for successful bidders; later handling depends on current JPJ process.
Key Points
- UQ is Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) second series.
- The issued range is 1 - 9999.
- The documented period or launch date is Feb 2024.
- UQ has collector interest because the run is finite and the strongest numbers are usually low, repeated or meaningful combinations.
- Use/transfer depends on documentation: Registration was reported through JPJ Wangsa Maju or JPJ Seremban for successful bidders; later handling depends on current JPJ process.
Series Overview
UQ is USIM's follow-up special registration series after UN.
Public reporting in February 2024 described it as another Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia plate, with funds intended for student welfare, education, community programmes and facilities. That gives UQ the same institutional home as UN while giving USIM a second, fresher footprint in the university-plate market.
The two-letter shape is part of the appeal. UQ is more abstract than USIM's full name, but that can make it look tidier on a plate. It also avoids being mistaken for the United Nations in the way UN sometimes can, while still keeping the USIM connection through the official launch context.
Bidding began on 20 February 2024 and was scheduled to close on 29 February, with registration beginning from 10 March. Launch material positioned UQ aggressively, led by UQ 1 and followed by single digits, repeated digits and special boss readings such as 805 and 8055.
UQ works best as a second-wave USIM identity plate. It speaks to alumni, staff, students and collectors who want a university-linked prefix with a modern 2024 story. The strongest combinations are UQ 1, single digits, UQ 805, UQ 8055, repeated digits and graduation-year numbers.
Sources
Sources checked for the UQ special-series glossary entry.
- Usim Lancar Nombor Plat Khas UnUniversiti Sains Islam MalaysiaOpen citation: Usim Lancar Nombor Plat Khas Un
- UQ Plat referenceUQ PlatOpen citation: UQ Plat reference
- Uq Special Number Plate Series By Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia Usim Un 1 Starts From Rm800kPaul Tan's Automotive NewsOpen citation: Uq Special Number Plate Series By Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia Usim Un 1 Starts From Rm800k
Frequently Asked Questions
What does UQ mean and what is the significance behind this special number plate series?
UQ is USIM's follow-up special registration series after UN.
Who was the UQ special number plate series created for originally – university staff, students, alumni, or the general public?
intended for student welfare, education, community programmes and facilities. The series is available to the general public through JPJ's standard processes.
Was UQ launched as a fundraising initiative for the university, and how were the proceeds used?
funds intended for student welfare, 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 UQ plate at JPJ?
UQ plates have the following requirements: Registration was reported through JPJ Wangsa Maju or JPJ Seremban for successful bidders; later handling depends on current JPJ process..
Are UQ plates restricted to vehicles linked to the university community, or can anyone use them on any car?
UQ plates can be used on any vehicle registered in Malaysia, regardless of the owner's connection to Universiti. Public reporting in February 2024 described it as another Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia plate,
Which UQ numbers are especially meaningful to the university (for example the founding year, faculty codes or batch numbers)?
special registration series after UN.
How do prices for UQ plates compare with other special series that are not university-branded?
Prices for UQ plates vary based on number combinations, rarity, documented demand and current listings. community programmes and facilities.
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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