UTeM
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka series
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Key Facts
- Issue Date
- Dec 2020
- Issuance Range
- 1 - 9999
- Rarity
- Limited (9,999 plates, university technical series)
- Transfer Rules
- Standard
Key Points
- UTeM is Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka series.
- The issued range is 1 - 9999.
- The documented period or launch date is Dec 2020.
- UTeM has collector interest because the run is finite and the strongest numbers are usually low, repeated or meaningful combinations.
- Context: Public reports from December 2020 say JPJ approved registration numbers 1 to 9999 and that the official plate acronym was to appear in all capital letters as UTEM.
Series Overview
UTeM is the Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka special registration series.
Public reports from December 2020 say JPJ approved registration numbers 1 to 9999 and that the official plate acronym was to appear in all capital letters as UTEM. The first phase opened from 9 to 14 December 2020 through UTeM's eBida system, while bidding for all categories was scheduled for 2 to 7 January 2021 after the formal launch by Melaka's Yang di-Pertua Negeri, who is also UTeM's Chancellor.
The university framed the series as both branding and income generation. Reports said UTeM targeted RM5 million, with categories such as bronze, silver, gold, diamond and platinum and reserve prices ranging from RM450 up to RM30,000. Bernama later reported that UTeM raised RM195,160 through the auction launch period.
UTEM has a particularly clean identity: technical university, Melaka roots and an all-capital acronym approved for the plate. It suits alumni, lecturers, engineering firms and Melaka-linked owners who want something more institutional than a generic lucky number.
The strongest combinations are UTEM 1, low digits, repeated digits, founding or graduation years, and numbers connected to Melaka or the university's technical niche. The public brand may be styled as UTeM, but the vehicle registration prefix itself is documented as UTEM.
Sources
Sources checked for the UTeM special-series glossary entry.
- Utem Buka Bidaan Nombor Plat Eksklusifmelakahariini.myOpen citation: Utem Buka Bidaan Nombor Plat Eksklusif
- Newsbernama.comOpen citation: News
- List Platportal.utem.edu.myOpen citation: List Plat
- Vehicle Registration Plates Of MalaysiaWikipediaOpen citation: Vehicle Registration Plates Of Malaysia
- Utem Lancar Siri Nombor Pendaftaran Kenderaan KhasPaul Tan's Automotive NewsOpen citation: Utem Lancar Siri Nombor Pendaftaran Kenderaan Khas
Frequently Asked Questions
What does UTeM mean and what is the significance behind this special number plate series?
UTeM is the Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka special registration series.
Who was the UTeM 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 UTeM launched as a fundraising initiative for the university, and how were the proceeds used?
Yes, the UTeM 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 UTeM plate at JPJ?
UTeM 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 UTeM plates restricted to vehicles linked to the university community, or can anyone use them on any car?
UTeM plates can be used on any vehicle registered in Malaysia, regardless of the owner's connection to Universiti. Public reports from December 2020 say JPJ approved registration numbers 1 to 9999 and that the official plate acronym was to appear in all capital letters as UTEM.
Which UTeM numbers are especially meaningful to the university (for example the founding year, faculty codes or batch numbers)?
special registration series.
How do prices for UTeM plates compare with other special series that are not university-branded?
Bida system, The limited (9,999 plates, university technical 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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