Universiti Malaya auctions special UM number plates tomorrow

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Bidding for the special ‘UM’ series of vehicle registration numbers series will begin tomorrow, at the minimum price of RM1,000.

Universiti Malaya vice-chancellor Professor Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, in a statement today said the vehicle registration number series which are opened to the public would be a manifestation of a person as a ‘UM citizen’.

“It is one of the university’s initiatives to generate income besides promoting UM as the top university in the country and among the best in the world.

“Bidders will also indirectly contribute to UM’s development, research and student welfare funds,” he said.

The first bidding session which lasts for five days until March 12 will offer 100 registration numbers comprising three categories namely Gold, Silver and Bronze. Interested parties could obtain the registration number series by placing their bids at https://hebat.um.edu.my. - FMT