{
  "id": 8861536,
  "title": "Did someone just win H1 with a RM10.7m bid? RTD keeps everyone guessing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/did-someone-just-win-h1-with-a-rm10-7m-bid-rtd-keeps-everyone-guessing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T06:42:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/21/did-someone-just-win-h1-with-a-rm107m-bid-rtd-keeps-everyone-guessing/235974"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — The Road Transport Department (RTD) is keeping the exact winning bid amount for the highly sought-after H1 vehicle registration number under wraps following the closure of online bidding yesterday. Rumors of a RM10.7 million bid have circulated on social media, but RTD has yet to officially confirm the figure. The bidding period for the H series, encompassing H1 to H9999, ran from September 16 to 20. The H1 plate, once an unconfirmed screenshot showed a bid of RM10.777 million, could potentially set a new record for the highest JPJ number plate bid in Malaysia. Bidders were notified via email and their JPJeBid accounts within 24 hours of the bidding closing.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — A bid of RM10.7 million for the coveted H1 vehicle registration number has raised eyebrows...",
  "key_points": [
    "RTD withholding exact winning bid amount for H1 registration",
    "Rumors of RM10.7 million bid circulating on social media",
    "H1 plate potentially setting new record for highest bid in Malaysia"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Road Transport Department's silence on the winning bid amount for the H1 vehicle registration number leaves the public in suspense, fuelling speculation around a potentially record-breaking bid.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Did someone just win a ‘H1’ plate with a RM10.7m bid? RTD keeps everyone guessing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/did-someone-just-win-a-h1-plate-with-a-rm10-7m-bid-rtd-keeps-everyone",
        "published": "2026-09-21T06:42:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}