King Buys 'GOLD 1' Licence Plate For RM1.5 Million
He placed the highest bid in Malaysian history for a licence plate number.
By Aqasha Nur’aiman — 21 Feb 2024, 11:29 AM
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim recently made headlines by purchasing the 'GOLD 1' licence plate number for a staggering RM1.5 million
He announced this acquisition through a Facebook post, revealing that he secured the exclusive number by placing the highest bid in Malaysian history for a licence plate.
During an audience at Istana Negara, Transport Minister Anthony Loke presented the coveted plate to the King, marking a significant and prestigious addition to His Majesty's collection.
This acquisition surpasses his previous record of RM1.2 million, which he spent last year on the 'FF1' licence plate.
His Majesty is known for his passion for collecting unique number plates
On 26 May 2012, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) declared that the King held the record for the country's most expensive licence plate with the 'WWW1' plate, which fetched RM520,000, reported New Straits Times.
Then, in 2016, he secured the 'F1' licence plate with a winning bid of RM836,660.
On February 8, 2017, he obtained the 'VR46' plate, reportedly as a fan of professional Italian motorcycle racer Valentino Rossi, acquiring it for a price of RM55,002.20.
Meanwhile, netizens were confused to find the expensive RM638,000 'FF2' number plate on a Perodua Bezza:
