KUALA LUMPUR: In a jaw-dropping turn of events, renowned actor Azhar Sulaiman has stirred up a storm in the automotive world by putting his attention-grabbing licence plate "MAF 14" up for auction.
This plate, often associated with the intriguing allure of the underworld, has piqued the interest of car enthusiasts and those with a penchant for the mysterious.
At an astonishing reserved price that kicks off from RM1.85 million, Azhar's announcement through his Instagram post yesterday has ignited a frenzy of speculation and anticipation.
Flaunting the plate on a sleek black car in a composite photo, the 52-year-old actor sent a clear message to potential buyers: "The one and only 'Mafia' title for sale… if you're the real "mafia," you might want to dial 012-6669777," reads his post.
To bolster his claim as the valid owner of this enigmatic plate, the post also featured a snapshot of him holding a motor vehicle licence dating back to 2021.
As the clock ticks, bidders are vying for the honour of owning "MAF 14," with the final curtain set to fall at midnight on Aug 24 (tomorrow).
"Good luck to all 'Mafia' applicants," he wrote in the caption segment.
Some of his IG followers suggested that he put the reserve price higher, even up to a whopping RM8 million!
Meanwhile, another offered his plate number (MAF 1445 or "Mafiaas") up for bidding with a much lower reserve price: RM3,xxx.