UR
Universiti Malaysia Perlis 'UR' series
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Key Facts
- Issue Date
- Feb 2021
- Issuance Range
- 1 - 9999
- Rarity
- Limited (9,999 plates, UniMAP Perlis university series)
- Transfer Rules
- Standard
Key Points
- UR is Universiti Malaysia Perlis 'UR' series.
- The issued range is 1 - 9999.
- The documented period or launch date is Feb 2021.
- UR has collector interest because the run is finite and the strongest numbers are usually low, repeated or meaningful combinations.
- Context: UniMAP launched the UR series in February 2021, with UR 1 to UR 9999 open for bidding from 25 February until 4 March.
Series Overview
UR is the Universiti Malaysia Perlis special registration series.
The dataset key remains UNIMAP because the plate belongs to UniMAP, but the actual vehicle prefix is UR. UniMAP explained the letters as U for UniMAP and R for the official Perlis registration identity; reporting also noted that UR was meaningful because it appeared as a UniMAP-related code in UPU Online.
This made UR unusual among university plates. Instead of simply using the university acronym, it blended campus identity with the Perlis R registration marker.
UniMAP launched the UR series in February 2021, with UR 1 to UR 9999 open for bidding from 25 February until 4 March. UR 1 opened with a headline bid value of RM300,000, and UniMAP targeted up to RM10 million from the series. Aquatwo Sdn. Bhd. was appointed to handle marketing, sales, bidding, finance, agent appointment, promotion and the sales system.
The follow-up figures give UR useful market context. Reporting in April 2021 said UR sales reached RM2.2 million in about two months, with roughly 3,000 numbers sold. UR 1 recorded the highest bid at RM200,000, followed by UR 10 at RM130,000, UR 33 at RM65,000 and UR 55 at RM63,000.
UR is a Perlis university plate with unusually strong early sales data and a clean two-letter shape. It speaks to UniMAP alumni and Perlis-linked owners, while the short prefix keeps low numbers and repeated digits especially sharp on the plate face.
Sources
Sources checked for the UR special-series glossary entry.
- Bidaan Ur1 Bermula Rm300000 Unimap Lancar Nombor Plat KhasUtusan MalaysiaOpen citation: Bidaan Ur1 Bermula Rm300000 Unimap Lancar Nombor Plat Khas
- Unimap Lancar Nombor Plat Khassinarharian.com.myOpen citation: Unimap Lancar Nombor Plat Khas
- Nombor Plat Ur Catat Jualan Rm2 2 Juta Tertinggi Bagi Universiti Awammekanika.com.myOpen citation: Nombor Plat Ur Catat Jualan Rm2 2 Juta Tertinggi Bagi Universiti Awam
- Vehicle Registration Plates Of MalaysiaWikipediaOpen citation: Vehicle Registration Plates Of Malaysia
Frequently Asked Questions
What does UR mean and what is the significance behind this special number plate series?
The UR special number plate series carries special significance. It represents a unique commemorative series issued by JPJ Malaysia.
What is the meaning or theme behind the UR special number plate name?
The UR special number plate name carries specific meaning or theme related to its origin. The best reading starts with the documented origin of the prefix, then the exact number attached to it.
Was UR tied to a specific organisation, club or public theme?
The UR series should be read from its documented launch context and the source record attached to the series.
How should readers interpret UR plates on the road?
UR plates should be interpreted from the documented prefix origin, the exact registered number and the vehicle record, not from guesses about the owner's identity, motive, beliefs or affiliations.
Are there particular UR numbers that carry extra symbolism or storytelling value (for example "1", important years or meaningful words)?
Certain UR numbers may carry extra symbolism or storytelling value, such as the number 1, important years, anniversary dates, or numbers that form meaningful words when combined with the prefix. Actual meaning depends on the documented number and context, not guesses about the owner.
Do UR plates follow exactly the same registration and transfer rules as normal plates, or are there additional conditions owners should know about?
UR plates generally follow standard JPJ registration and transfer rules, similar to other special series plates. Check the current JPJ record for any specific registration or transfer requirement.
What affects public interest in UR plates over time?
Public interest in UR depends on the documented series origin, the number combination, rarity, current listings and whether the prefix remains easy to recognise. It is a plate-history signal, not evidence of personal identity, motive, beliefs or affiliations.
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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