'H' series sets RTD record with RM91.2mil haul, taxi drivers to benefit – Loke
KUALA LUMPUR: Special registration number H1 fetched a record RM10.78 million, leading a fiercely contested ‘H’ series bidding exercise that attracted more than 34,000 bidders.
The H series special registration numbers achieved a record-breaking RM10.78 million bid, igniting a competitive bidding frenzy that brought together over 34,000 participants through the JPJeBid system. Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that out of the 34,664 participants, 8,223 registration numbers were successfully bid for, generating a total revenue of RM91,206,642, with RM89,266,542 from successful bids and RM1,940,100 in service fees.
The highest bid went to H1 at RM10,777,777, followed by H9 (RM4,969,999) and H3 (RM4,209,777). Other top bidders included H5 (RM4,007,777), H8 (RM4 million), and H6 (RM3.38 million). Among the numbers with the most bids were H1001 and H100 (both with 37 bids), H1805 (36 bids), and H1777 and H4818 (32 bids each). Loke highlighted the success of the H series as a testament to the strong demand for special registration numbers and the effectiveness of the digital transformation through the JPJeBid platform.
He assured that the revenue generated would be reinvested in various programmes and initiatives for the public, emphasizing the H series' significance beyond mere figures or registration numbers.
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