UTHM
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia series
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Key Facts
- Issue Date
- Feb 2020
- Issuance Range
- 1 - 9999
- Rarity
- Limited (9,999 plates, university special series)
- Transfer Rules
- Standard
Key Points
- UTHM is Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia series.
- The issued range is 1 - 9999.
- The documented period or launch date is Feb 2020.
- UTHM has collector interest because the run is finite and the strongest numbers are usually low, repeated or meaningful combinations.
- Context: The series belongs to the public-university fundraising wave, but its identity is especially local: Batu Pahat, Johor, technical education and the legacy of Tun Hussein Onn's name.
Series Overview
UTHM is the Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia special registration series.
The series belongs to the public-university fundraising wave, but its identity is especially local: Batu Pahat, Johor, technical education and the legacy of Tun Hussein Onn's name. UTHM's own reporting said pre-booking began in February 2020, with 9,999 numbers handled through the university's Pusat Wakaf dan Endowmen and the eBida system.
Bernama later described UTHM 1 to UTHM 9999 as open to staff, alumni, students and the wider public. UTHM also connected proceeds to endowment work, including support for underprivileged students and research and development grants.
That gives the prefix a warmer story than a plain acronym. It is not only a university mark; it is tied to wakaf, endowment and a technical university serving a strong Johor community.
The best UTHM combinations are low numbers, graduation years, repeated digits and numbers connected to the institution's history. On a vehicle owned by an alumnus, lecturer, Johor business or engineering professional, the prefix reads as campus pride rather than generic vanity.
Sources
Sources checked for the UTHM special-series glossary entry.
- Uthm Tawar Nombor Plat Khas Kenderaannews.uthm.edu.myOpen citation: Uthm Tawar Nombor Plat Khas Kenderaan
- Newsbernama.comOpen citation: News
- Uthm Buka Bidaan Nombor Plat Khaskosmo.com.myOpen citation: Uthm Buka Bidaan Nombor Plat Khas
- Vehicle Registration Plates Of MalaysiaWikipediaOpen citation: Vehicle Registration Plates Of Malaysia
Frequently Asked Questions
What does UTHM mean and what is the significance behind this special number plate series?
UTHM is the Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia special registration series. The series belongs to the public-university fundraising wave, but its identity is especially local: Batu Pahat, Johor, technical education and the legacy of Tun Hussein Onn's name.
Who was the UTHM special number plate series created for originally – university staff, students, alumni, or the general public?
open to staff, alumni, students and the wider public.
Was UTHM launched as a fundraising initiative for the university, and how were the proceeds used?
fundraising wave, proceeds to endowment work, including support for underprivileged students and research and development grants.
Are there any extra documentation or approval steps when registering or transferring a UTHM plate at JPJ?
UTHM 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 UTHM plates restricted to vehicles linked to the university community, or can anyone use them on any car?
only a university mark; it is tied to wakaf,
Which UTHM numbers are especially meaningful to the university (for example the founding year, faculty codes or batch numbers)?
special registration series.
How do prices for UTHM plates compare with other special series that are not university-branded?
Prices for UTHM plates vary based on number combinations, rarity, documented demand and current listings. community.
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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