Major Basketball League Malaysia

Major Basketball League Malaysia

Sport	Basketball
Founded	2017
Organising body	Malaysia Basketball Association
No. of teams	5
Country	Malaysia
Confederation	FIBA Asia
Most recent champion(s)	Johor Southern Tigers (1st title) (2024–25)
Most titles	Farmco Touch Up & NS Matrix Deers (2 titles)
Broadcaster(s)	MBL (YouTube)
Level on pyramid	1
International cup(s)	Basketball Champions League Asia
Related competitions	MBL D-League

The Major Basketball League (MBL) Malaysia, formerly the Malaysia Pro League (MPL), is the premier professional basketball league in Malaysia founded by the Malaysia Basketball Association (MABA).

The league also has a farm league which is the MBL Development League. The most notable club in the league is NS Matrix Deers, who also play in the ASEAN Basketball League. The champions of the league are eligible to play for the Basketball Champions League Asia qualifying rounds.

History

In 2013, Malaysia National Basketball League ceased to operate. After four years of absence, MABA created a national level league called Malaysia Pro League. ^[1]

In 2022, Malaysia Basketball Association announced the establishment of a new professional basketball league called Major Basketball League Malaysia, replacing Malaysia Pro League.

Teams

Johor Southern Tigers NS Matrix Penang Sunrise Youngsters Sarawak Cola Warriors Putrajaya Parkcity Heat Defunct/inactive teams Kuala Lumpur Aseel Farmco TouchUp Penang Stallions PRG Eagles Red Baron Verve Club Westports Malaysia Dragons JD Unicorns Kings Pinas Asia Z-Braves

MPL women Source: [2] Hatchers Valkyrie KL Binapuri NS Matrix Red Baron Segamat BC Westports Malaysia Dragons

Results

Men

Year	MPL / MBL		MPL D-League		Agong Cup
	Champions	Runners-up	Champions	Runners-up	Champions	Runners-up
2024–25	Johor Southern Tigers	Penang Sunrise Youngsters	—	—
2023–24	NS Matrix Deers	Johor Southern Tigers	—	—	Negri Sembilan	Johor Southern Tigers
2022	NS Matrix Deers	Johor Southern Tigers	—	—	Negri Sembilan	Malacca
2020–21	Not held
2019	Farmco Touch Up	NS Matrix Concepts Holdings Berhad	Red Baron Youth	KL Dragons	Negri Sembilan [3]	Westports Malaysia Dragons
2018	—	—	PRG Warriors	KL Dragons	Negri Sembilan [4]	Police
2017	Farmco Touch Up	KL Dragons Basketball Academy	—	—	—	—

Women

Year	MPL Women		Agong Cup
	Champions	Runners-up	Champions	Runners-up
2024–25	Selangor	Johor Tigers	Johor Tigers	NS Matrix
2023–24	NS Matrix	Southern Segamat Tiaras	Johor Tigers	NS Matrix
2023			NS Matrix	Johor Tigers
2019	NS Matrix	Hatchers Valkryies	Negri Sembilan	Segamat BA
2018	–	–	Negri Sembilan	Hatchers Sports Club

See also

• ASEAN Basketball League
• AsiaBasket
• East Asia Super League
• Malaysia men's national basketball team
• Malaysia national under-19 basketball team
• Malaysia national under-17 basketball team
• Malaysia women's national basketball team
• Malaysia women's national under-19 basketball team
• Malaysia women's national under-17 basketball team

References

1. "Malaysia Basketball Association Invigorates a Domestic League". aseansports.
2. "Malaysia Pro League to roll out in June". dllsports.
3. "NS empire grows with double sweep in Agong Cup finals". dllsports.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
4. "Young Negri stop seasoned Police to lift Agong Cup". The Star Online.