Malaysian Super League
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The Malaysia Super League (Liga Super Malaysia) is a Malaysian professional league for association football. At the top flight of the Malaysian football league system and it is managed by the Malaysia Super League Sdn Bhd, under supervision of the Football Association of Malaysia
(FAM). The is contested between 14 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Malaysia Premier League. The 14 clubs participating in this top flight league need to pass a set of requirements and verification process, particularly related to professionalism and infrastructure feasibility.
It was previously known as the Semi-Pro League from 1989 to 1993 and the M-League (Liga-M) from 1993 to 2004. It is currently sponsored by Astro
and therefore officially known as the Astro Malaysia Super League. The competition formed in 2004 following the decision by the Football Association of Malaysia
(FAM) to privatize the league. As a result, MSL Sendirian Berhad (or MSL Proprietary Limited) was created to oversee the marketing aspects of the league.
Since 1979, a total of 11 clubs have been crowned champions of the Malaysian football system. Since the inception of the Super League in 2004, six teams have won the title: Kedah FA
(2 titles), Selangor FA
(2), Pahang FA
(1), Perlis FA
(1), Kelantan FA
(1) and Negeri Sembilan FA
(1). The current champions are Kelantan FA
, who won the 2011
season.
. It was not until 1982 that a League Cup was introduced to recognise the winners of the preliminary stage as the league champions. Over the years, the league competition has gained important stature in its own right.
Initially the only teams only allowed to participate in the league were the state FAs, teams representing the Armed Forces
and the Police
, and teams representing the neighbouring countries of Singapore
and Brunei
(though the Football Association of Singapore
pulled out of the Malaysian League after the 1994 season following a dispute with the Football Association of Malaysia over gate receipts, and has not been involved since). In recent years, top Malaysian club teams have also been admitted to the league competition.
Between 1989 to 1993 and 1998 to 2003, the football league in Malaysia was divided into two levels:
Between 1994 to 1997, there was no second-level league as the top two leagues were combined.
Between 2004 to 2006, the professional football league in Malaysia was divided into two levels and two groups:
Between 2007 until now, the professional football league in Malaysia was only divided into two levels when Malaysia Premier League combined into one level:
season.
Kelantan FA
(2011 Super League Malaysia
champions) Terengganu FA
Selangor FA
Kedah FA
Perak FA
Johor FC
Negeri Sembilan FA
T-Team
Sabah FA
Felda United FC
Kuala Lumpur FA
Singapore Lions
PKNS FC
(Promoted as 2011 Malaysia Premier League
champions) Sarawak FA
(Promoted as 2011 Malaysia Premier League
runners-up)
becomes the first club that won the Super League Malaysia title back-to-back, in 2006-07 season and in 2007-08 season.
Astro
Malaysia Super League is classified as the 18th league in Asian with a Grade D in the AFC
Pro-League Ad-Hoc Committee Assessment Chart.
(For detailed information on a particular season, click on the season.)
and Malaysia Cup
.
decided to expand the Super League Malaysia to accommodate 14 teams instead of 8, which was the number of league teams in the Super League's first three seasons.
From Super League Malaysia 2009 the league will have 14 teams, and all teams will play each other only twice (26 matches total). It was also decided that the teams will no longer feature any foreign players.
The last case of unprofessional conduct involved Ivan Ziga
, a Slovakia
n player who plays for Sarawak FA
. Ivan Ziga
claims his contract was terminated nine-months early without any explanation. He also claimed he was not paid. He took his plight to the Football Association of Malaysia
but received no reply until Ivan Ziga
threatened to take the case to FIFA
.
Ivan Ziga
's case is not uncommon in Malaysia, with most other cases involving African players who are either not paid or left stranded when their contracts are terminated early without any proper explanation given by teams.
Foreign players are to come back to the league starting from the 2012 season onwards. All foreign players must obtain International Transfer Certificate from their previous national football/soccer governing body that their previous clubs affiliated before they can be register with FAM
to plays in Malaysia Super League.
The early editions of Division 1 League, M-League, Premier 1 League and Malaysia Super League used the same format for foreign players as the previous edition of top layer league in Malaysia, which allows club to have 3 foreign players from any countries without further restrictions. Further up, clubs can employ as many as 4 foreign players and only 3 of them are allowed to play at any one time in a match.
2. Teams participating in AFC Cup 2012 can employ one (1) extra Foreign Player, making it a total of three (3) Foreign Players, but the third Foreign Player is only allowed to play for the AFC Cup
Tournament.
3. All the teams seeking to employ foreign players must seek clearance from the Vetting Committee.
4. There is no restriction as to the country of origin of the Foreign Player but subject to the Malaysian Immigration Law.
5. The Foreign Player to be selected should comply with the following playing status:-
- Only Foreign Players playing in Division 2 and above are allowed from the Confederations listed below:
- Only Foreign Players playing in Division 1 are allowed from the Confederations listed below:
- However, only current National Players from countries with world ranking higher than Malaysia
’s ranking in FIFA
’s World Ranking listed on 24th August 2011 is allowed to play in M-League 2012.
6. All Foreign Players to be employed must be certified medically fit and free from illnesses such as HIV
Aids
, Hepatitis A
, B and C by a Malaysia Hospital approved by FAM or State Football Associations.
7. The Foreign Player must bring together his medical records and a copy of his contract from the previous club or loan agreement between players and the club concerned.
8. An agreement contract of minimum SIX (6) months, shall be drawn out by the Football Association of Malaysia
, and will be signed between the foreign player and the State Football Association or Clubs.
9. Teams can employ a Foreign Player for a maximum of two (2) years subject to renewal based on performance at the end of the first year.
10. If the Foreign Player wants to continue playing for the same team after two (2) years, then he will have to appeal to the Vetting Committee.
11. Foreign Player who has played in one season of the M-League, either full or halfway, will not be able to play for another team in the M-League in the remainder of the season and the entire duration of the next season.
12. A minimum monthly salary of RM2,500.00 (RINGGIT MALAYSIA TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ONLY), has been set for each Foreign Player.
13. State Football Associations are only allowed to deal regarding hiring matters with FIFA / FAM Agents or parents, lawyers, siblings, spouse of the Foreign Players.
14. The additional perks may include suitable accommodation and a car for Foreign Players.
15. The quantum for the match bonuses shall be agreed upon between the Foreign Player and the State Football Association or Club.
16. The State Football Association or Club intending to hire a Foreign Player must have a healthy budget and submit deposit to FAM for each Foreign Player hired based on the calculation below:
Deposit = Total Salary (one month gross salary) x 3
17. Foreign Players who are playing or who have played in AFF
South East Asian League have to complete a cooling-off period of two years, where their last Contract must have ended before or on 7th December 2009 before they can be hired by State Football Association or Club to play in M-League 2012.
18. All the Foreign Players, Team Manager, Coaches and the State Football Secretary which hires the Foreign Players will have to undergo a compulsory pre-season briefing conducted by the Vetting Committee.
19. All matters not stipulated under this guidelines, any exemption to the guideline or unforeseen circumstances and interpretation of the guidelines will be determined by the vetting committee whose decision shall be final and binding.
20. In the event of any dispute on the interpretation of these Guidelines, the decisions of the Vetting Committee of the Football Association of Malaysia
shall be final.
Football Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
(FAM). The is contested between 14 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Malaysia Premier League. The 14 clubs participating in this top flight league need to pass a set of requirements and verification process, particularly related to professionalism and infrastructure feasibility.
It was previously known as the Semi-Pro League from 1989 to 1993 and the M-League (Liga-M) from 1993 to 2004. It is currently sponsored by Astro
Astro (Malaysian satellite television)
Astro is the brand name of the Malaysian direct broadcast satellite pay television service. It transmits digital satellite television and radio to households in Malaysia & Brunei...
and therefore officially known as the Astro Malaysia Super League. The competition formed in 2004 following the decision by the Football Association of Malaysia
Football Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
(FAM) to privatize the league. As a result, MSL Sendirian Berhad (or MSL Proprietary Limited) was created to oversee the marketing aspects of the league.
Since 1979, a total of 11 clubs have been crowned champions of the Malaysian football system. Since the inception of the Super League in 2004, six teams have won the title: Kedah FA
Kedah FA
The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah...
(2 titles), Selangor FA
Selangor FA
The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian...
(2), Pahang FA
Pahang FA
The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League...
(1), Perlis FA
Perlis FA
The Perlis Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perlis. The team is based in Kangar, Perlis. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is Utama Negeri Stadium in Kangar, Perlis...
(1), Kelantan FA
Kelantan FA
The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
(1) and Negeri Sembilan FA
Negeri Sembilan FA
The Football Association of Negeri Sembilan enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Negri Sembilan. The team is based in Seremban. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
(1). The current champions are Kelantan FA
Kelantan FA
The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
, who won the 2011
2011 Super League Malaysia
The 2011 Malaysia Super League is the 8th season of the highest Malaysian football league since its inception in 2004. Fourteen teams participated in the league, eleven state teams and three club teams, with Selangor FA as the defending champions...
season.
History
A football league competition involving the representative sides of the state football associations was first held in Malaysia in 1979. When it began, it was intended primarily as a qualifying tournament for the final knock-out stages of the Malaysia CupMalaysia Cup
The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
. It was not until 1982 that a League Cup was introduced to recognise the winners of the preliminary stage as the league champions. Over the years, the league competition has gained important stature in its own right.
Initially the only teams only allowed to participate in the league were the state FAs, teams representing the Armed Forces
Military of Malaysia
The Malaysian Armed Forces , the military of Malaysia, consists of three branches; the Royal Malaysian Navy , the Malaysian Army and the Royal Malaysian Air Force...
and the Police
Royal Malaysian Police
The Royal Malaysia Police is a part of the security forces structure in Malaysia. The force is a centralised organization with responsibilities ranging from traffic control to intelligence gathering. Its headquarters is located at Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur. The police force is led by an...
, and teams representing the neighbouring countries of Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
and Brunei
Brunei
Brunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia...
(though the Football Association of Singapore
Football Association of Singapore
The Football Association of Singapore is the governing body of football in Singapore. It was founded in 1952. Prior to that, the Singapore Amateur Football Association, founded in 1892, was the governing body for football in Singapore...
pulled out of the Malaysian League after the 1994 season following a dispute with the Football Association of Malaysia over gate receipts, and has not been involved since). In recent years, top Malaysian club teams have also been admitted to the league competition.
Between 1989 to 1993 and 1998 to 2003, the football league in Malaysia was divided into two levels:
- 1st Division: Premier 1 League Malaysia
- 2nd Division: Premier 2 League Malaysia
Between 1994 to 1997, there was no second-level league as the top two leagues were combined.
Between 2004 to 2006, the professional football league in Malaysia was divided into two levels and two groups:
- 1st Division: Malaysia Super League
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Between 2007 until now, the professional football league in Malaysia was only divided into two levels when Malaysia Premier League combined into one level:
- 1st Division: Malaysia Super League
- 2nd Division: Malaysia Premier League
- 3rd Division: Malaysia FAM CupMalaysia FAM CupThe Malaysia FAM League is the third-tier football league in Malaysia. The current champion is Betaria FC of Negeri Sembilan in 2011 Season. The tournament used to be a cup format, but it changed 2008 as it was held as a league tournament and changing to its current name...
Teams
A total of 14 teams will participate in the 2012 Malaysia Super League2012 Malaysia Super League
The 2012 Astro Malaysia Super League is the 9th season of the highest Malaysian football league since its inception in 2004. Fourteen teams participated in the league, eleven state teams and three club teams, with Kelantan FA as the defending champions...
season.
Kelantan FA
Kelantan FA
The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
(2011 Super League Malaysia
2011 Super League Malaysia
The 2011 Malaysia Super League is the 8th season of the highest Malaysian football league since its inception in 2004. Fourteen teams participated in the league, eleven state teams and three club teams, with Selangor FA as the defending champions...
champions) Terengganu FA
Terengganu FA
The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu (PBSNT) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Terengganu. The team is based in Kuala...
Selangor FA
Selangor FA
The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian...
Kedah FA
Kedah FA
The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah...
Perak FA
Perak FA
The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League....
Johor FC
Johor FC
Johor Football Club is a Malaysian football club based in Pasir Gudang, Johor. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League...
Negeri Sembilan FA
Negeri Sembilan FA
The Football Association of Negeri Sembilan enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Negri Sembilan. The team is based in Seremban. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
T-Team
PBDKT T-Team FC
Persatuan Bola Sepak Daerah Kuala Terengganu or T-Team is a Malaysian football club based in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. The club currently plays at the Malaysia Super League, the highest tier of the Malaysian League....
Sabah FA
Sabah FA
The Football Association of Sabah is a registered football association affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia. The association's football team competes in Malaysia's football league representing the state of Sabah in Borneo. Sabah FA is a professional football club and one of the 14...
Felda United FC
Felda United FC
FELDA United Football Club is a football club from Malaysia which represents the Federal Land Development Authority . The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.-History:...
Kuala Lumpur FA
Kuala Lumpur FA
The Kuala Lumpur Football Association is a Malaysian professional football association based in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The association was founded as the Federal Territory Football Association in 1974 and entered Malaysian football competitions in 1979 before being renamed Kuala Lumpur in 1986...
Singapore Lions
Singapore Lions
The Singapore Lions is the name given to a representative team of footballers representing the Football Association of Singapore in domestic competitions run by the Football Association of Malaysia...
PKNS FC
PKNS FC
Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor Football Club or PKNS FC is a Malaysia club based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. This team is currently playing in the second tier of Malaysian football, the Malaysia Premier League. It is also involved in the Malaysian FA Cup and the Malaysian President's Cup...
(Promoted as 2011 Malaysia Premier League
2011 Malaysia Premier League
The 2011 Malaysia Premier League is the 8th season of the Premier League Malaysia since its rebranding from the previous format.The league is currently the second-level football league of Malaysia...
champions) Sarawak FA
Sarawak FA
The Football Association of Sarawak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Sarawak...
(Promoted as 2011 Malaysia Premier League
2011 Malaysia Premier League
The 2011 Malaysia Premier League is the 8th season of the Premier League Malaysia since its rebranding from the previous format.The league is currently the second-level football league of Malaysia...
runners-up)
Champions
Since its inception in 2004, the Malaysia Super League title has seen 4 different teams become champions. Kedah FAKedah FA
The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah...
becomes the first club that won the Super League Malaysia title back-to-back, in 2006-07 season and in 2007-08 season.
Astro
Astro (Malaysian satellite television)
Astro is the brand name of the Malaysian direct broadcast satellite pay television service. It transmits digital satellite television and radio to households in Malaysia & Brunei...
Malaysia Super League is classified as the 18th league in Asian with a Grade D in the AFC
Asian Football Confederation
The Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are...
Pro-League Ad-Hoc Committee Assessment Chart.
| Season | Champions | Runners-Up | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |  Pahang FAPahang FA The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
 Public Bank FCPublic Bank FC Public Bank Football Club is a defunct football club from Malaysia, based in Selayang, Selangor. The club won the Malaysian Premier II League title in 2003, and played in the Malaysian Super League in 2004 and 2005. In their first season in the Super League, they finished runners-up to Pahang... |
 Perlis FAPerlis FA The Perlis Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perlis. The team is based in Kangar, Perlis. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is Utama Negeri Stadium in Kangar, Perlis... |
| 2005 | Perlis FA Perlis FA The Perlis Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perlis. The team is based in Kangar, Perlis. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is Utama Negeri Stadium in Kangar, Perlis... |
Pahang FA Pahang FA The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
 Perak FAPerak FA The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.... |
| 2005-06 |  Negeri Sembilan FANegeri Sembilan FA The Football Association of Negeri Sembilan enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Negri Sembilan. The team is based in Seremban. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
 TM FC |
Perak FA Perak FA The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.... |
| 2006-07 |  Kedah FAKedah FA The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah... |
Perak FA Perak FA The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.... |
 DPMM FC |
| 2007-08 | Kedah FA Kedah FA The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah... |
Negeri Sembilan FA Negeri Sembilan FA The Football Association of Negeri Sembilan enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Negri Sembilan. The team is based in Seremban. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
 Johor FCJohor FC Johor Football Club is a Malaysian football club based in Pasir Gudang, Johor. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
| 2009 | Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
Perlis FA Perlis FA The Perlis Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perlis. The team is based in Kangar, Perlis. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is Utama Negeri Stadium in Kangar, Perlis... |
Kedah FA Kedah FA The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah... |
| 2010 2010 Super League Malaysia The 2010 Super League Malaysia was the 7th season of the highest Malaysian football league since its inception in 2004. Fourteen teams participated in the league, eleven state teams and three club teams, with Selangor FA as the defending champions. The season began on 9 January 2010 and ended on 3... |
Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
 Kelantan FAKelantan FA The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
 Terengganu FATerengganu FA The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu (PBSNT) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Terengganu. The team is based in Kuala... |
| 2011 2011 Super League Malaysia The 2011 Malaysia Super League is the 8th season of the highest Malaysian football league since its inception in 2004. Fourteen teams participated in the league, eleven state teams and three club teams, with Selangor FA as the defending champions... |
Kelantan FA Kelantan FA The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
Terengganu FA Terengganu FA The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu (PBSNT) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Terengganu. The team is based in Kuala... |
Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
| 2012 2012 Malaysia Super League The 2012 Astro Malaysia Super League is the 9th season of the highest Malaysian football league since its inception in 2004. Fourteen teams participated in the league, eleven state teams and three club teams, with Kelantan FA as the defending champions... |
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(For detailed information on a particular season, click on the season.)
Pre-2004 Malaysia Super League champions
| Season | Champions |
|---|---|
| 1979 |  Singapore FASingapore Lions The Singapore Lions is the name given to a representative team of footballers representing the Football Association of Singapore in domestic competitions run by the Football Association of Malaysia... |
| 1980 | Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
| 1981 | Singapore FA Singapore Lions The Singapore Lions is the name given to a representative team of footballers representing the Football Association of Singapore in domestic competitions run by the Football Association of Malaysia... |
| 1982 |  Penang FA |
| 1983 | Malacca FA Malacca FA The Football Association of Malacca enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Malacca. The team is based in Malacca Town. They currently play in the third-tier division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia FAM Cup.... |
| 1984 | Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
| 1985 | Singapore FA Singapore Lions The Singapore Lions is the name given to a representative team of footballers representing the Football Association of Singapore in domestic competitions run by the Football Association of Malaysia... |
| 1986 |  Federal Territory FAKuala Lumpur FA The Kuala Lumpur Football Association is a Malaysian professional football association based in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The association was founded as the Federal Territory Football Association in 1974 and entered Malaysian football competitions in 1979 before being renamed Kuala Lumpur in 1986... |
| 1987 | Pahang FA Pahang FA The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
| 1988 | Kuala Lumpur FA Kuala Lumpur FA The Kuala Lumpur Football Association is a Malaysian professional football association based in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The association was founded as the Federal Territory Football Association in 1974 and entered Malaysian football competitions in 1979 before being renamed Kuala Lumpur in 1986... |
| 1989 | Division 1: Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
| 1990 | Division 1: Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
| 1991 | Division 1: Johor FA Johor FA The Football Association of Johor enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Johor. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League.The team won the Malaysia Cup in 1985 and 1991, and the Malaysian League in 1991.... |
| 1992 | Division 1: Pahang FA Pahang FA The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
| 1993 | Division 1: Kedah FA Kedah FA The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah... |
| 1994 | Singapore FA Singapore Lions The Singapore Lions is the name given to a representative team of footballers representing the Football Association of Singapore in domestic competitions run by the Football Association of Malaysia... |
| 1995 | Pahang FA Pahang FA The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
| 1996 |  Sabah FASabah FA The Football Association of Sabah is a registered football association affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia. The association's football team competes in Malaysia's football league representing the state of Sabah in Borneo. Sabah FA is a professional football club and one of the 14... |
| 1997 |  Sarawak FASarawak FA The Football Association of Sarawak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Sarawak... |
| 1998 | Premier 1: Penang FA |
| 1999 | Premier 1: Pahang FA Pahang FA The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
| 2000 | Premier 1: Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
| 2001 | Premier 1: Penang FA |
| 2002 2002 Malaysia Premier 1 League The Malaysia Premier 1 League was introduced for the first time back in 1998. It replaced the M-League as the top-most tier for professional Malaysian football clubs.... |
Perak FA Perak FA The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.... |
| 2003 2003 Malaysia Premier 1 League The Malaysia Premier 1 League was introduced for the first time back in 1998. It replaced the M-League as the top-most tier for professional Malaysian football clubs.... |
Perak FA Perak FA The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.... |
Great honours
Great honours are titled for the team who won 2 trophies (double) and 3 trophies (treble) in the same season. It covers Malaysia Super League, Malaysia FA CupMalaysia FA Cup
The FA Cup Malaysia is a national knock-out football competition organised by the Football Association of Malaysia. The tournament was introduced during the Semi-Pro League era in 1990...
and Malaysia Cup
Malaysia Cup
The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
.
Double
| Year | Teams | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Johor Johor FA Johor FA The Football Association of Johor enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Johor. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League.The team won the Malaysia Cup in 1985 and 1991, and the Malaysian League in 1991.... |
Division 1 & Malaysia Cup Malaysia Cup The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia... |
| 1992 | Pahang Pahang FA Pahang FA The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
Division 1 & Malaysia Cup Malaysia Cup The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia... |
| 1993 | Kedah Kedah FA Kedah FA The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah... |
Division 1 & Malaysia Cup Malaysia Cup The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia... |
| 1994 | Singapore Singapore Lions Singapore Lions The Singapore Lions is the name given to a representative team of footballers representing the Football Association of Singapore in domestic competitions run by the Football Association of Malaysia... |
Malaysia League & Malaysia Cup Malaysia Cup The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia... |
| 1997 | Selangor Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
Malaysia FA Cup Malaysia FA Cup The FA Cup Malaysia is a national knock-out football competition organised by the Football Association of Malaysia. The tournament was introduced during the Semi-Pro League era in 1990... & Malaysia Cup Malaysia Cup The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia... |
| 2005 | Selangor Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
Malaysia FA Cup Malaysia FA Cup The FA Cup Malaysia is a national knock-out football competition organised by the Football Association of Malaysia. The tournament was introduced during the Semi-Pro League era in 1990... & Malaysia Cup Malaysia Cup The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia... |
| 2009 | Selangor Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
Malaysia League & Malaysia FA Cup Malaysia FA Cup The FA Cup Malaysia is a national knock-out football competition organised by the Football Association of Malaysia. The tournament was introduced during the Semi-Pro League era in 1990... |
Treble
| Year | Teams | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kedah Kedah FA Kedah FA The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah... |
Malaysia Super League, Malaysia FA Cup Malaysia FA Cup The FA Cup Malaysia is a national knock-out football competition organised by the Football Association of Malaysia. The tournament was introduced during the Semi-Pro League era in 1990... & Malaysia Cup Malaysia Cup The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia... |
| 2008 | Kedah Kedah FA Kedah FA The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah... |
Malaysia Super League, Malaysia FA Cup Malaysia FA Cup The FA Cup Malaysia is a national knock-out football competition organised by the Football Association of Malaysia. The tournament was introduced during the Semi-Pro League era in 1990... & Malaysia Cup Malaysia Cup The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia... |
Radical position movements
With only eight teams in the league prior to the 2006-07 season, position movements were radical. Successive losses would condemn teams to a relegation dogfight. Similarly, successive wins would put a team in contention for the title. Notable examples include:- In 2005 season, Perak FAPerak FAThe Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League....
was rooted at the bottom of the table (with 12 points from 3 wins, 3 draws & 8 losses) after 14 rounds (which was already two-third of the season), relegation dangers seemed imminent back then. However, 6 straight wins that followed propelled them into direct contention for 2nd place with Pahang FAPahang FAThe Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League...
(the defending champions then) on the last day of the season. They eventually lost that game, but still finished in a respectable 3rd place.
- In 2006 season, Selangor MPPJ was leading the table (with 21 points from 7 wins, 1 draw & 2 losses) after 10 rounds (which was almost half of the season), winning the title to follow up their famous victory in 2003 Malaysia CupMalaysia CupThe Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
was certainly on the cards. However, 8 losses in a row subsequently left them in deep relegation troubles. Their place in the Super League Malaysia was only saved with 2 straight wins in the final rounds of the season. In the end they finished in a disappointing 5th place.
Constant format changes
The reasons given for the formation of the Malaysia Super League was the need to improve the standard of football in Malaysia. However, the Malaysia Super League was criticized by local press. Many called it a variation of the older M-League but with fewer teams in the top division. Many also disagreed with the fact that the league format changed almost annually and it is a problem which persists until today. The Malaysia Super League has gone through two format changes in its short history spanning three-years. The Football Association of MalaysiaFootball Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
decided to expand the Super League Malaysia to accommodate 14 teams instead of 8, which was the number of league teams in the Super League's first three seasons.
From Super League Malaysia 2009 the league will have 14 teams, and all teams will play each other only twice (26 matches total). It was also decided that the teams will no longer feature any foreign players.
Foreign players
The professionalism of some teams have also been questioned. Most Malaysia Super League teams view foreign players as a necessity and as a result, most teams usually fill up their rosters with unknown foreigners. Teams usually sign foreigners based on their performances in pre-season trials. It is not uncommon for foreign players to be released after just two or three matches or be kept on the sidelines for an entire season.The last case of unprofessional conduct involved Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga is a Slovakian football player. He currently plays for Kremser SC in the 2. HNL.-External links:* * *...
, a Slovakia
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
n player who plays for Sarawak FA
Sarawak FA
The Football Association of Sarawak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Sarawak...
. Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga is a Slovakian football player. He currently plays for Kremser SC in the 2. HNL.-External links:* * *...
claims his contract was terminated nine-months early without any explanation. He also claimed he was not paid. He took his plight to the Football Association of Malaysia
Football Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
but received no reply until Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga is a Slovakian football player. He currently plays for Kremser SC in the 2. HNL.-External links:* * *...
threatened to take the case to FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
.
Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga is a Slovakian football player. He currently plays for Kremser SC in the 2. HNL.-External links:* * *...
's case is not uncommon in Malaysia, with most other cases involving African players who are either not paid or left stranded when their contracts are terminated early without any proper explanation given by teams.
Foreign players are to come back to the league starting from the 2012 season onwards. All foreign players must obtain International Transfer Certificate from their previous national football/soccer governing body that their previous clubs affiliated before they can be register with FAM
Football Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
to plays in Malaysia Super League.
The early editions of Division 1 League, M-League, Premier 1 League and Malaysia Super League used the same format for foreign players as the previous edition of top layer league in Malaysia, which allows club to have 3 foreign players from any countries without further restrictions. Further up, clubs can employ as many as 4 foreign players and only 3 of them are allowed to play at any one time in a match.
Guidelines on Hiring of Foreign Players for the M-League
1. Each team in the M-League can employ a maximum of TWO (2) professional Foreign Players subject to the FAM Regulations.2. Teams participating in AFC Cup 2012 can employ one (1) extra Foreign Player, making it a total of three (3) Foreign Players, but the third Foreign Player is only allowed to play for the AFC Cup
AFC Cup
The AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their...
Tournament.
3. All the teams seeking to employ foreign players must seek clearance from the Vetting Committee.
4. There is no restriction as to the country of origin of the Foreign Player but subject to the Malaysian Immigration Law.
5. The Foreign Player to be selected should comply with the following playing status:-
- Only Foreign Players playing in Division 2 and above are allowed from the Confederations listed below:
- Union of European Football Associations (UEFAUEFAThe Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
) - Confederation of African FootballConfederation of African FootballThe Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football.CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the prize money, regulations and media rights to those...
(CAFCAFCAF may refer to:Armed forces*Canadian Armed Forces , the Canadian Air Force, Army, and Navy*Canadian Air Force, now the Royal Canadian Air Force*Republic of China Air Force, the air force of the Republic of China...
) - Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAFCONCACAFThe Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
) - South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOLCONMEBOLThe South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations...
)
- Only Foreign Players playing in Division 1 are allowed from the Confederations listed below:
- Asian Football ConfederationAsian Football ConfederationThe Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are...
(AFCAFCAFC is an abbreviation that may refer to:-Technology:* Application Foundation Classes, a graphical framework for building Java-based graphical user interfaces , developed by Microsoft* Automated Fare Collection System* Automatic frequency control...
) - Oceania Football ConfederationOceania Football ConfederationThe Oceania Football Confederation is one of the six continental confederations of international association football, consisting of Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and island nations such as Tonga, Fiji and other Pacific Island countries...
(OFCOFCOFC may refer to:* Corporate Office Properties Trust * Oceania Football Confederation* Offshore Financial Centre* Online Film Critics Society* Open fiber control* Open Financial Connectivity* Optical fiber cable* Optical Fiber Conference...
)
- However, only current National Players from countries with world ranking higher than Malaysia
Malaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
’s ranking in FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
’s World Ranking listed on 24th August 2011 is allowed to play in M-League 2012.
6. All Foreign Players to be employed must be certified medically fit and free from illnesses such as HIV
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive...
Aids
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
, Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is an acute infectious disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus , an RNA virus, usually spread the fecal-oral route; transmitted person-to-person by ingestion of contaminated food or water or through direct contact with an infectious person...
, B and C by a Malaysia Hospital approved by FAM or State Football Associations.
7. The Foreign Player must bring together his medical records and a copy of his contract from the previous club or loan agreement between players and the club concerned.
8. An agreement contract of minimum SIX (6) months, shall be drawn out by the Football Association of Malaysia
Football Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
, and will be signed between the foreign player and the State Football Association or Clubs.
9. Teams can employ a Foreign Player for a maximum of two (2) years subject to renewal based on performance at the end of the first year.
10. If the Foreign Player wants to continue playing for the same team after two (2) years, then he will have to appeal to the Vetting Committee.
11. Foreign Player who has played in one season of the M-League, either full or halfway, will not be able to play for another team in the M-League in the remainder of the season and the entire duration of the next season.
12. A minimum monthly salary of RM2,500.00 (RINGGIT MALAYSIA TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ONLY), has been set for each Foreign Player.
13. State Football Associations are only allowed to deal regarding hiring matters with FIFA / FAM Agents or parents, lawyers, siblings, spouse of the Foreign Players.
14. The additional perks may include suitable accommodation and a car for Foreign Players.
15. The quantum for the match bonuses shall be agreed upon between the Foreign Player and the State Football Association or Club.
16. The State Football Association or Club intending to hire a Foreign Player must have a healthy budget and submit deposit to FAM for each Foreign Player hired based on the calculation below:
Deposit = Total Salary (one month gross salary) x 3
17. Foreign Players who are playing or who have played in AFF
AFF
-Organizations:* Armed Forces Foundation, a military non-profit support group* Afghanistan Football Federation, the governing body of football in Afghanistan* ASEAN Football Federation, a subset of nations within the Asian Football Confederation from Southeast Asia...
South East Asian League have to complete a cooling-off period of two years, where their last Contract must have ended before or on 7th December 2009 before they can be hired by State Football Association or Club to play in M-League 2012.
18. All the Foreign Players, Team Manager, Coaches and the State Football Secretary which hires the Foreign Players will have to undergo a compulsory pre-season briefing conducted by the Vetting Committee.
19. All matters not stipulated under this guidelines, any exemption to the guideline or unforeseen circumstances and interpretation of the guidelines will be determined by the vetting committee whose decision shall be final and binding.
20. In the event of any dispute on the interpretation of these Guidelines, the decisions of the Vetting Committee of the Football Association of Malaysia
Football Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
shall be final.
Golden Boot Winners
| Season | Players | Teams/Clubs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 |  Zainal Abidin HassanZainal Abidin Hassan Zainal Abidin Hassan is a former Malaysian footballer and currently a manager for Shahzan Muda FC.Zainal is well known as the best Malaysian footballer in the 80's and 90's. His football career started with Selangor FA in 1980... |
Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
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| 1990 |  Alistair EdwardsAlistair Edwards Alistair Edwards is a former professional soccer player from Australia. A prominent forward, he made a name for himself with National Soccer League clubs Sydney Olympic and Perth Glory... |
Singapore FA Football Association of Singapore The Football Association of Singapore is the governing body of football in Singapore. It was founded in 1952. Prior to that, the Singapore Amateur Football Association, founded in 1892, was the governing body for football in Singapore... |
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| 1991 | Abbas Saad Abbas Saad Abbas Saad is an Australian former international football player.-Club career:Born in Lebanon, Saad moved to Australia and started a professional footballing career. A midfielder with a good eye for goal, he played in the Malaysian League for Johor and Singapore in the early 1990s... |
Johor FA Johor FA The Football Association of Johor enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Johor. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League.The team won the Malaysia Cup in 1985 and 1991, and the Malaysian League in 1991.... |
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| 1992 | Zainal Abidin Hassan Zainal Abidin Hassan Zainal Abidin Hassan is a former Malaysian footballer and currently a manager for Shahzan Muda FC.Zainal is well known as the best Malaysian footballer in the 80's and 90's. His football career started with Selangor FA in 1980... |
Pahang FA Pahang FA The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
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| 1993 | Mohd Hashim Mustapha |
Kelantan FA Kelantan FA The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
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| 1994 | Mohd Hashim Mustapha |
Kelantan FA Kelantan FA The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
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| 1995 | Scott Ollerenshaw Scott Ollerenshaw Scott Ollerenshaw is a former Australian football player, best known for his appearances for his country's national side in the late 1980s.-Club career:... |
Sabah FA Sabah FA The Football Association of Sabah is a registered football association affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia. The association's football team competes in Malaysia's football league representing the state of Sabah in Borneo. Sabah FA is a professional football club and one of the 14... |
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| 1996 | Scott Ollerenshaw Scott Ollerenshaw Scott Ollerenshaw is a former Australian football player, best known for his appearances for his country's national side in the late 1980s.-Club career:... |
Sabah FA Sabah FA The Football Association of Sabah is a registered football association affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia. The association's football team competes in Malaysia's football league representing the state of Sabah in Borneo. Sabah FA is a professional football club and one of the 14... |
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| 1997 |  Laszlo RepasiLaszlo Repasi László Répási is a retired Hungarian football forward. He made his debut for the Hungarian national team in 1993, and got 1 cap. During his career, he won one Borsodi Liga with Dunakanyar-Vác FC and he became top goalscorer in a league twice... |
Perak FA Perak FA The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.... |
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| 1998 |  Vyatcheslav Melnikov |
Pahang FA Pahang FA The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
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| 1999 | Azman Adnan Azman Adnan Azman Adnan is a former Malaysian footballer who last played for Negeri Sembilan FA before retiring. He is also a former member of the Malaysian pre-Olympic team and also the Malaysian national team... |
Penang FA |
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| 2000 | Azizul Kamaluddin |
Pahang FA Pahang FA The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
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| 2001 | Norizam Ali Hassan Norizam Ali Hassan Norizam Ali Hassan is a former Malaysian footballer who playing as striker. He formerly played with Malacca FA, as well as with Kedah FA, Terengganu FA and Perak FA.... |
Perak FA Perak FA The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.... |
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| 2002 2002 Malaysia Premier 1 League The Malaysia Premier 1 League was introduced for the first time back in 1998. It replaced the M-League as the top-most tier for professional Malaysian football clubs.... |
Muhamad Khalid Jamlus Muhamad Khalid Jamlus Muhamad Khalid Jamlus is a Malaysian footballer who is a striker for Kelantan FA. He is a former member of the Malaysian national team and also has played for the Pre-Olympic squad. In 2002, he went on trial with Eintracht Frankfurt.... |
Perak FA Perak FA The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.... |
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| 2003 2003 Malaysia Premier 1 League The Malaysia Premier 1 League was introduced for the first time back in 1998. It replaced the M-League as the top-most tier for professional Malaysian football clubs.... |
 Phillimon ChepitaPhillimon Chepita Philimon Chipeta is a Zambian football striker who, as of 2010, is playing for Al-Jaish Damascus.He was part of the Zambian African Nations Cup teams in 2002.He is known for his ability to score using his head. This was shown when he become the top scorer in 2003 and scores mostly with... |
Perlis FA Perlis FA The Perlis Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perlis. The team is based in Kangar, Perlis. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is Utama Negeri Stadium in Kangar, Perlis... |
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| 2004 | Indra Putra Mahayuddin Indra Putra Mahayuddin Indra Putra Mahayuddin is a Malaysian footballer who is a versatile forward, who can operate as a striker and winger. He is currently playing for Kelantan FA in the Malaysian Super League.-Career:... |
Pahang FA Pahang FA The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
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| 2005 |  Julio Cesar RodriguezJulio Cesar Rodrigues de Souza Julio Cesar Rodrigues De Souza is a Brazilian professional football player, who currently plays for Cacuia Futebol Clube.-Career:... Zacharia Simukonda |
Sabah FA Sabah FA The Football Association of Sabah is a registered football association affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia. The association's football team competes in Malaysia's football league representing the state of Sabah in Borneo. Sabah FA is a professional football club and one of the 14... Perlis FAPerlis FA The Perlis Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perlis. The team is based in Kangar, Perlis. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is Utama Negeri Stadium in Kangar, Perlis... |
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| 2005-06 |  Bambang PamungkasBambang Pamungkas Bambang Pamungkas is an Indonesian footballer who currently plays for Persija Jakarta in the Indonesian Super League and the Indonesia national football team. His natural position is striker... |
Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
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| 2006-07 |   Keita MandjouKeita Mandjou Keita Mandjou is a Guinean-born Liberian footballer. He currently plays for Pune F.C. in the I-League.-Club:... Awang Md Shahrazen Mohd Said |
Perak FA Perak FA The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.... DPMM FCDPMM FC (Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota FC) Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota Football Club is a soccer club based in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. The club played in the Brunei Premier League in the early-2000s, winning the league title in 2002 and 2004. The club then decided to play in Malaysia, and joined the Malaysian Premier League as a... |
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| 2007-08 |  Marlon Alex JamesMarlon Alex James Marlon James is a Vincentian soccer player currently unattached after being released by Vancouver Whitecaps in the USSF Division 2 Professional League.-Youth and early Caribbean career:... |
Kedah FA Kedah FA The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah... |
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| 2009 | Mohd Nizaruddin Yusof Mohd Nizaruddin Yusof Mohd Nizaruddin Yusof is a Malaysian footballer who operates as a striker. He is a member of the Malaysian national team and also has played for the Malaysian Pre-Olympic squad. He is well known for his finishing ability.... |
Perlis FA Perlis FA The Perlis Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perlis. The team is based in Kangar, Perlis. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is Utama Negeri Stadium in Kangar, Perlis... |
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| 2010 | Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin is a Malaysian footballer who is currently a midfielder for Terengganu. He is a member of the Malaysian national team. He has a great dribbling skill with a good vision and pace in the game making him one of the fan's favourite in the team... |
Terengganu FA Terengganu FA The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu (PBSNT) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Terengganu. The team is based in Kuala... |
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| 2011 2011 Super League Malaysia The 2011 Malaysia Super League is the 8th season of the highest Malaysian football league since its inception in 2004. Fourteen teams participated in the league, eleven state teams and three club teams, with Selangor FA as the defending champions... |
Abdul Hadi Yahya Abdul Hadi Yahya Abdul Hadi Yahya is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a forward with Terengganu FA, which he joined from his previous club PBDKT T-Team FC for the 2011 season... |
Terengganu FA Terengganu FA The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu (PBSNT) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Terengganu. The team is based in Kuala... |
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Club Records
| Team | Super League Malaysia | Premier League Malaysia | Malaysia FA Cup Malaysia FA Cup The FA Cup Malaysia is a national knock-out football competition organised by the Football Association of Malaysia. The tournament was introduced during the Semi-Pro League era in 1990... |
Malaysia Cup Malaysia Cup The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia... |
Malaysia Charity Shield | AFC Cup AFC Cup The AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their... |
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Total of Champion(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
7 (3) | 2 | 5 (2) | 32 (15) | 8 (5) | - | (1) | 54 |
| Singapore FA Football Association of Singapore The Football Association of Singapore is the governing body of football in Singapore. It was founded in 1952. Prior to that, the Singapore Amateur Football Association, founded in 1892, was the governing body for football in Singapore... |
4 (2) | - | - | 24 (19) | 1 (1) | - | - | 29 |
| 2(4) | 3 | 3 (1) | 4 (6) | 2 (3) | - | - | 15 | |
| Perak FA Perak FA The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.... |
2 (1) | (1) | 2 (3) | 7 (11) | 3 | - | - | 14 |
| Kuala Lumpur FA Kuala Lumpur FA The Kuala Lumpur Football Association is a Malaysian professional football association based in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The association was founded as the Federal Territory Football Association in 1974 and entered Malaysian football competitions in 1979 before being renamed Kuala Lumpur in 1986... |
2 (3) | - | 3 (1) | 3 (1) | 3 (4) | - | - | 11 |
| Pahang FA Pahang FA The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
5 (4) | - | 1 (1) | 2 (4) | 2 (4) | - | - | 10 |
| Penang FA |
2 (2) | - | 1 (2) | 4 (9) | 1 | - | - | 9 |
| Johor FA Johor FA The Football Association of Johor enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Johor. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League.The team won the Malaysia Cup in 1985 and 1991, and the Malaysian League in 1991.... |
1 (1) | 1 | 1 | 2(1) | 1 (2) | - | - | 6 |
| Perlis FA Perlis FA The Perlis Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perlis. The team is based in Kangar, Perlis. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is Utama Negeri Stadium in Kangar, Perlis... |
1 (1) | 1 | (3) | 2 (1) | 2 (1) | - | - | 6 |
| Terengganu FA Terengganu FA The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu (PBSNT) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Terengganu. The team is based in Kuala... |
(3) | 2 | 2 (2) | 1 (4) | 1 (1) | - | - | 6 |
| Negeri Sembilan FA Negeri Sembilan FA The Football Association of Negeri Sembilan enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Negri Sembilan. The team is based in Seremban. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
1 (1) | 1 (1) | 2 | 3 (3) | (2) | - | - | 7 |
| Kelantan FA Kelantan FA The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
1 (1) | 1 | (2) | 1(3) | 1 | - | - | 4 |
| Sarawak FA Sarawak FA The Football Association of Sarawak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Sarawak... |
1 | (1) | 1 (2) | (1) | 1 (1) | - | - | 3 |
| MPPJ FC |
- | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 3 |
| Sabah FA Sabah FA The Football Association of Sabah is a registered football association affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia. The association's football team competes in Malaysia's football league representing the state of Sabah in Borneo. Sabah FA is a professional football club and one of the 14... |
1 (1) | (1) | 1 (3) | (3) | (1) | - | - | 2 |
| Malacca FA Malacca FA The Football Association of Malacca enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Malacca. The team is based in Malacca Town. They currently play in the third-tier division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia FAM Cup.... |
1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Brunei FA |
- | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
 PDRM FAPDRM FA The Polis Di-Raja Malaysia Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the Polis Di-Raja Malaysia . The team's home stadium is the MPS Stadium in Selayang, Selangor... |
- | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Johor FC Johor FC Johor Football Club is a Malaysian football club based in Pasir Gudang, Johor. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
(1) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Public Bank FC Public Bank FC Public Bank Football Club is a defunct football club from Malaysia, based in Selayang, Selangor. The club won the Malaysian Premier II League title in 2003, and played in the Malaysian Super League in 2004 and 2005. In their first season in the Super League, they finished runners-up to Pahang... |
(1) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| ATM FA ATM FA The Angkatan Tentera Malaysia Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the Angkatan Tentera Malaysia . The team's home stadium is the Majlis Perbandaran Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Selangor... |
- | - | - | (2) | - | - | - | - |
| Naza FC Kuala Muda Naza FC Naza Football Club was a Malaysian football club based in Kuala Muda, Kedah. The team last competes in the first tier of the Malaysian football league, the Super League Malaysia. The team is a product of a Malaysian car company Naza. The group is a well known Malaysian based motor trading and... |
- | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| UPB MyTeam FC UPB-MyTeam FC For information about the reality TV series, see MyTeam .UPB MyTeam Football Club is a defunct Malaysian soccer club which formerly competed in the top tier of Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
- | (1) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| TM FC |
(1) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
- Table shows teams' wins in all competitions
- Numbers in bracket shows runner-up finishes in competitions
- Although the FA of Malaysia has not recognised retrospectively the league winners for 1979–1981, these are included for statistical comparison.
- The figures in bold represent the most times this competition has been won by the team
See also
- Malaysia Super League seasonsMalaysia Super League seasonsThis article contains detailed information on the first five seasons of Malaysia Super League, which begins with the 2004 season and lasts until the 2009 season.-Season 2004:...
- FAM Football AwardsFAM Football AwardsThe 100Plus-Football Association of Malaysia National Football Awards are presented to the best football local and foreign players and coaches. They have been awarded since the 2005-06 season.-Goalkeeper:...
- History of Malaysian footballHistory of Malaysian football-Introduction:There are 3 major trophies to be won by the teams in Malaysia football competition which are Malaysia Super League, Malaysia Cup and Malaysia FA Cup.-Malaysia Super League:...
- Expatriate footballers in Malaysia
- List of Super League Malaysia managers