RM110mil collected from special plate sales since 2023, says deputy minister
Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said part of the revenue has been allocated to people-centric programmes.
"A portion of these funds supports initiatives such as the free driving licence, free helmet exchange programme, FlySiswa, free contribution under the self-employment social security scheme and road safety promotion enhancement programmes," he said.
He was responding to Rushdan Rusmi (PN–Padang Besar), who had asked about the revenue generated from special plate sales over the past years.
In reply to the original question on the guidelines used by the Road Transport Department in approving special registration series, including those issued by government agencies, NGOs, or private companies, Hasbi said the Transport Ministry's policy of halting such approvals remains in force.
He said the Cabinet had decided on Aug 17, 2022, to stop issuing or approving special number plates for NGOs, corporate entities or commercial profit.
"Instead, the ministry's special vehicle registration numbers are now available via the Road Transport Department eBid system, with all revenue channelled into the Federal Consolidated Fund under the Federal Government," he said.
On the VIP series registration plates offered earlier this year to mark the Silver Jubilee of the Raja of Perlis and Visit Perlis Year 2024, Hasbi said the move was made following a Cabinet decision on March 26.
He said such special plate series are only considered in conjunction with important national events, provided the prefix on the number plate reflects the event.
"Following a cabinet meeting on March 26, the cabinet agreed for the Transport Ministry to issue the VIP series of special registration numbers in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Raja of Perlis.
"The ministry is following the Cabinet's directive," he said.
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