XXVIASEAN
26th ASEAN Summit 2015 (Langkawi/KL) plates
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Key Facts
- Issue Date
- Apr 2015
- Issuance Range
- 1 - 999
- Rarity
- Event-only (999 plates, diplomatic use)
- Transfer Rules
- Not applicable (not publicly registered)
Key Points
- XXVIASEAN is 26th ASEAN Summit 2015 (Langkawi/KL) plates.
- The issued range is 1 - 999.
- The documented period or launch date is Apr 2015.
- XXVIASEAN status: Event-only (999 plates, diplomatic use).
- Use/transfer depends on documentation: Not applicable (not publicly registered).
Series Overview
XXVIASEAN is the event plate associated with the 26th ASEAN Summit hosted by Malaysia in 2015.
ASEAN's chairman statement records that ASEAN leaders gathered in Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi on 26 and 27 April 2015 under the theme Our People, Our Community, Our Vision. The prefix combines XXVI, the Roman numeral for 26, with ASEAN.
This was not a public vanity series. It belongs to the world of summit and protocol identifiers, where official vehicles need a coherent road identity during a high-security regional event. The 1 to 999 range belongs to that event context.
XXVIASEAN explains why some Malaysian plates look much longer than ordinary registrations. Summit plates were practical tools for motorcades, access control and visual organisation, but they also became artifacts of Malaysia's role as host.
The interest is historical: a long diplomatic-event prefix, a specific ASEAN summit, and a format designed for official movement.
Sources
Sources checked for the XXVIASEAN special-series glossary entry.
- 26th Chairman Statement Of The 26th ASEAN SummitASEANOpen citation: 26th Chairman Statement Of The 26th ASEAN Summit
- Latest News In Asean 2015 04 27 1 27 Apr 2015asean.mfa.gov.sgOpen citation: Latest News In Asean 2015 04 27 1 27 Apr 2015
- Vehicle Registration Plates Of MalaysiaWikipediaOpen citation: Vehicle Registration Plates Of Malaysia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the XXVIASEAN plate family?
XXVIASEAN is the event plate associated with the 26th ASEAN Summit hosted by Malaysia in 2015. It is best read in the context of 26th asean summit 2015 (langkawi/kl) plates.
What does the XXVIASEAN prefix identify?
ASEAN's chairman statement records that ASEAN leaders gathered in Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi on 26 and 27 April 2015 under the theme Our People, Our Community, Our Vision. The prefix combines XXVI, the Roman numeral for 26, with ASEAN. This was not a public vanity series. It belongs to the world of summit and protocol identifiers, where official vehicles need a coherent road identity during a high-security regional event. The 1 to 999 range belongs to that event context.
What is the documented XXVIASEAN format or range?
XXVIASEAN is documented as 1 - 999. Event-only (999 plates, diplomatic use).
Why is XXVIASEAN included in a special-series glossary?
XXVIASEAN is included because it is visually distinctive and commonly misread as an ordinary public prefix. In glossary terms, its value is explanatory: it helps readers recognise the plate family, the period or institution behind it, and how it differs from normal state registration letters.
How should readers interpret XXVIASEAN on the road or in photos?
XXVIASEAN should be interpreted at plate-family level only: documented prefix, visible format and public historical context. The glossary does not make claims about individual vehicles, roles, people or movements.
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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