USM
Universiti Sains Malaysia series
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Key Facts
- Issue Date
- Jun 2022
- Issuance Range
- 1 - 9999
- Rarity
- Limited (9,999 plates, popular among alumni)
- Transfer Rules
- Standard
Key Points
- USM is Universiti Sains Malaysia series.
- The issued range is 1 - 9999.
- The documented period or launch date is Jun 2022.
- USM has collector interest because the run is finite and the strongest numbers are usually low, repeated or meaningful combinations.
- Context: USM is the Universiti Sains Malaysia special registration series, launched on 17 June 2022.
Series Overview
USM is the Universiti Sains Malaysia special registration series, launched on 17 June 2022.
The university announced USM 1 to USM 9999 for public bidding, with the letters representing Universiti Sains Malaysia. That gives the prefix a direct academic identity: Penang-rooted, research-facing and tied to one of Malaysia's best-known public universities.
The bidding timetable was structured in blocks, beginning with USM 1 to USM 99 and moving through later ranges until the final USM 9000 to USM 9999 block closed on 29 June 2022. Sales were handled through the carplates.my app, and the university said proceeds would support ongoing research work.
USM has a different feel from the separate two-letter US series associated with Seniman. The extra M matters. It places the plate clearly in the university world and gives it the institutional weight of Universiti Sains Malaysia's APEX reputation, science-led brand and long Penang story.
The strongest numbers are USM 1, founding or institutional years, research-themed combinations, graduation years and numbers meaningful to Penang alumni. The prefix is familiar enough to read instantly in Malaysia, but specific enough to feel personal for people connected to the university.
Sources
Sources checked for the USM special-series glossary entry.
- 7865 Usm Launches Special Vehicle Registration Plate Numbersnews.usm.myOpen citation: 7865 Usm Launches Special Vehicle Registration Plate Numbers
- Newsbernama.comOpen citation: News
- Vehicle Registration Plates Of MalaysiaWikipediaOpen citation: Vehicle Registration Plates Of Malaysia
Frequently Asked Questions
What does USM mean and what is the significance behind this special number plate series?
USM is the Universiti Sains Malaysia special registration series, launched on 17 June 2022.
Who was the USM 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 USM launched as a fundraising initiative for the university, and how were the proceeds used?
proceeds would support ongoing research work. proceeds would support ongoing research work.
Are there any extra documentation or approval steps when registering or transferring a USM plate at JPJ?
USM 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 USM plates restricted to vehicles linked to the university community, or can anyone use them on any car?
USM plates can be used on any vehicle registered in Malaysia, regardless of the owner's connection to Universiti. public bidding,
Which USM numbers are especially meaningful to the university (for example the founding year, faculty codes or batch numbers)?
special registration series, numbers are USM 1, founding or institutional years, research-themed combinations, graduation years and numbers meaningful to Penang alumni.
How do prices for USM plates compare with other special series that are not university-branded?
Prices for USM plates vary based on number combinations, rarity, documented demand and current listings. University series plates are usually most readable when the number connects naturally with the institution, year or owner story.
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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