JPJ Opens H-Series Number Bidding for Malaysia Day

What happened

Malaysia's Road Transport Department (JPJ) will open bidding for special H-series vehicle registration numbers tied to Malaysia Day. Bidding starts Wednesday and closes Sept 20.

The series covers numbers 1 to 9,999. JPJ announced the exercise in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 14.

Why it matters

Commemorative plate series are issued to mark national occasions. Malaysia Day falls on Sept 16.

Demand for such series tends to be high among Malaysian motorists. The revenue adds to JPJ's collections.

Impact on Malaysia

Motorists nationwide can bid for H-series numbers. The window stays open for about a week.

Winning bidders get plates linked to the Malaysia Day commemoration. The numbers run from single digits to four digits.

How bidding works

Bids go to JPJ during the open period. The process ends Sept 20.

Numbers are allocated to the highest bids. Winners are notified after the closing date.

The H-series range

The series spans 1 through 9,999. Single-digit numbers are usually the most sought after.

Each number goes to one successful bidder. The series is issued specifically for Malaysia Day.

What's next

Bidding runs from Wednesday until Sept 20. JPJ will then finalise the allocation.

Winners can register their vehicles with the new plates. The series joins JPJ's calendar of special number releases.