Released in 2000 to accompany the launch of the Proton Waja (Proton’s then-new flagship sedan). WAJA (meaning “steel” in Malay) 1-9999 were offered to Waja buyers and internally for Proton’s fleet. The series had patriotic significance, as the Waja was marketed as Malaysia’s first fully designed car. Many early adopters got matching plates – a notable case was the Prime Minister’s official Waja bearing WAJA 1 during the model’s debut. Dealerships often bundled WAJA plates as a perk for first-batch customers. By mid-2000s, unsold numbers were distributed via normal JPJ channels. Today, a good number of WAJA plates are still on the road, typically on surviving Proton Wajas from the era. They aren’t exceedingly rare due to the volume issued, but they hold nostalgia. As Waja cars age out, some plates have been transferred to newer vehicles by owners who keep the sentimental prefix. The WAJA series stands as a reminder of Proton’s confidence in 2000 – so much so that it put the model name on the number plate, literally driving home the message of national pride. Key Facts: Issue Date: 2000 Issuance Range: 1 - 9999 Rarity: Moderate (one model series, many still active) Transfer Rules: Preferably on Proton Waja; otherwise standard