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Letter From Kuala Lumpur
Why an ‘FFF’ car plate is worth over a million ringgit in Malaysia
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Malaysia’s obsession with special vehicle registration numbers such as GOLD, FFF and EV, generated RM45.9 million (S$14 million) revenue for the Malaysian government in 2024.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF KOH HOONG TOONG
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KUALA LUMPUR – When it comes to getting the car plate of his choice, 45-year-old Au Yong does not take any chances.
On June 6, the businessman submitted bids of about RM26,000 (S$7,900) each for the number plates JYC 28 and JYC 26 on the e-bidding platform of Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ). His bid for the latter car plate was nearly nine times the second-highest bid.
