Season 17
The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Malaysia is the nation's pioneering esports event. Established in 2018, MPL Malaysia serves as a gateway for aspiring esports athletes to pursue their dreams on the international stage, such as the internationally-acclaimed Mid Season Cup (MSC) and flagship M Series. The award-winning league is Malaysia's longest running esports league, according to the Malaysia Book of Records. It is also Malaysia's all-time most-watched esports event with 870,049 peak concurrent viewers, according to Esports Charts.
1. A League That Feels Like Home - Inclusive
"We make MPL MY a home for all, where every fan, player, partner, and even outsider finds connection, meaning, and pride."
no matter who are them, if you represent malaysia, we will support
the important of "Negaraku" start on S11 to unite community
2. A National Phenomenon, A Shared Ritual - Togetherness
"We create shared memories and national moments, uniting all Malaysians，gamers and non-gamers alike，under one movement."
3. Creating History, Stirring Hearts - Legacy
"We capture and pass down our history, turning every milestone and emotion into a living legacy that shapes the future of MPL MY."
2023- Sasa
2024 - Cikugais
2022 - Soloz
2025 - Rippo Retirement
Culture
At the heart of it all is our spirit "Pantang Mengalah. Defined by our own “Ini Gaya Kita”, this is our way, our style: always daring, always united, always believing. We challenge the odds, lift each other up, and show other regions what it means to turn passion into national pride. Together, we make MLBB esports the new heartbeat of Malaysia.
Satu Liga. Satu Impian. Pantang Mengalah. Ini Gaya Kita!
Era 1 The Founding Era of Malaysian Esports (MSC 2017 – M2, 2017–2020)
The Dawn of Malaysian Esports
The story of MPL Malaysia began in the days when professional esports was just a distant dream for most. Local heroes like Team Saiyan and Soloz captured the nation’s imagination, becoming the faces of a new era. Every win started to gather more community—each international result, a breakthrough.
1st international medals
The highest Result - No 3
In 2019, Malaysia took its first SEA Games bronze medal, placing the nation on the global esports map. That same year, Todak, led by stars like Moon and Ciku, stunned the world by finishing Top 3 at the M1 World Championship on home ground. The stadium was packed, the community was electrified—Malaysia had arrived.
The M1 Pride - Community & National pride
Axiata Arena M1 - The pride of malaysia
This era was about firsts: the first MYSG champions, the first international medals, the first time Malaysia dared to dream that esports could unite a generation.
Keywords: Hope, Local Heroes, First Achievements, National Pride, Community Unity
| Year/Season | Key Events & Milestones | Main Figures/Teams | Emotion & Legacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 (MSC) | Team Saiyan enters Top 8; Soloz becomes a household name | Team Saiyan, Soloz | First MY pro stars emerge |
| 2018 (MSC) | AirAsia Saiyan’s dramatic group stage run; rise of public attention | AirAsia Saiyan, Soloz | Mainstream breakthrough |
| MPL MYSG S1 | IDNS SG wins inaugural season; MY-SG league structure kicks off. | IDNS SG | First cross-border league |
| MPL MYSG S2 | Saiyan Reborn: From Lower Bracket to Champion — Malaysia’s first true Cinderella story. | Loong, Saiyan Reborn | Underdog victory, resilience |
| MPL MYSG S3 | Geek Fam crowned champions; Xorn & Rippo become stars. | Geek Fam, Xorn, Rippo | New local heroes |
| 2019 (MSC) | ONIC ID’s Sasa — first Malaysian to become Regional Champion and FMVP at MSC. | Sasa, ONIC ID | First MY international crown |
| SEA Games 2019 | Malaysia wins historic Bronze Medal in Philippines — first medal for MY in SEA Games esports. | - | Country pride, milestone |
| MPL MYSG S4 | EVOS SG champions; Todak rises up as new powerhouse; Bosskur fades. | Todak, EVOS SG, Bosskur | Rise & fall, rivalry begins |
| 2019 (M1) | Malaysia hosts first MLBB World Championship (M1); Todak finishes Top 3 — highest ever. | Todak (Moon, Ciku) | Home crowd, national spotlight |
| MPL MYSG S5 | Geek Fam reclaims throne; Veki & Xorn prominent. | Geek Fam, Veki, Xorn | Continued local competition |
| 2020 (MSC) | Event canceled due to pandemic. | - | Pause, lost opportunity |
| MPL MYSG S6 | Todak unbeatable, wins the league undefeated; Moon & Ciku shine. | Todak (Moon, Ciku) | Dominance, “MY best yet” |
| 2021 (M2) | Todak qualifies, places Top 6 in the World Championship (M2). | Todak | Consistency, pride |
Era 2 The Era of Challenge and Self-Discovery (MPL MY S7 – SEA Games Cambodia 2023, 2021–2023)
Struggling for a Breakthrough
As the initial glory faded, MPL MY entered an era marked by uncertainty and relentless self-examination. Dominated by teams like Todak, the league struggled with a lack of competitive diversity—Malaysia’s sole international flagbearers, but their results kept slipping on the regional stage.
After the pandemic, we went back to a mall , The crowd boost our confidence - we can go to indoor arena
The Ultras culture start on S10, Viking Clap start from here
In search of growth, legends like Sasa and Rippo returned. The league saw a wave of imported talent from the Philippines and Indonesia, all in hopes of sparking a new fire. Yet, the breakthrough remained elusive, and fans began to question whether Malaysian esports could truly rise again.
the big support from MY but return are the big loss in M-series
Woman 1st Medal - Bronze
Malaysia 1st time in international Grand final - after 5 years
Then came a silver lining: at the 2023 Cambodia SEA Games, Team Malaysia shocked the region by reaching their first-ever grand finals and claiming a historic silver medal. It was a turning point— as a reminder that, despite setbacks, the fire still burned.
This was an era of challenges, rebuilding, and resilience. Malaysia learned to look inwards, embrace its flaws, and push for a new standard.
Keywords: Bottleneck, Doubt, Imports, Self-Reflection, Awakening, Hope Renewed
| Year/Season | Key Events & Milestones | Main Figures/Teams | Emotion & Legacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPL MY S7 (2021) | RSG MY wins league; Izanami, Lolealz (FMVP); Todak continues international representation but no breakthrough. | RSG MY, Izanami, Lolealz, Todak | Frustration, start of a rut |
| MSC 2021 | RSG MY Top 4, Todak Top 8 at MSC. | RSG MY, Todak | Missed opportunities |
| MPL MY S8 (2021) | Todak runner-up, SMG champions — Sasa returns (comeback from Indonesia), Loong standout; Bosskur fades further. | Todak (Yums, Ciku, Moon), SMG (Sasa, Loong) | Imports spark excitement |
| M3 | Todak Top 6, SMG Top 16; SMG faces internal drama. | Todak, SMG | Turmoil, “What’s wrong with MY?” |
| MPL MY S9 | Todak wins championship; core of Moon, Ciku, Yums remains strong. | Todak | Consistent, but international lag |
| 31st SEA Games | Todak represents Malaysia, finishes 4th after losing to Singapore. | Todak | Disappointment, motivation |
| MSC 2022 | Hosted in Malaysia; both Orange Esports (Garry, Pabz, Valenz) and Todak knocked out on the same day, Top 6 finish. | Orange Esports, Todak | Painful home exit, community unrest |
| MPL MY S10 | Team HAQ (THQ) “Cinderella run” from qualifier to champion (Garry, Pabz). | THQ (Garry, Pabz) | Underdog hope, but international shade |
| M4 | Todak Top 12, THQ also exits early; Mobazane taunts: “Cambodia & Malaysia, forget about it.” | Todak, THQ, Mobazane | External doubt, community frustration |
| MPL MY S11 | Todak remains core, SRG joins league, Rippo returns; more PH & ID imports strengthen the league’s competitiveness. | Todak (Ciku, Moon, Yums), SRG, Rippo | Era of imports, skill reset |
| MSC 2023 | “1 slot era” — only Todak qualifies, finishes Top 8. | Todak (Ciku, Moon, Yums) | MY’s international gap exposed |
| SEA Games 2023 | MY achieves Silver Medal for the first time in history (finals); Xorn, Rippo, Ciku, Chibi, Momo, Garry, Pabz & Veki star. | Xorn, Rippo, Ciku, Chibi, Momo, Garry, Pabz, Veki | Emotional high, breakthrough |
Era 3 The Era of Rebirth and New Gold (Post-SEA Games 2023 – Present, 2023–2025)
Rebirth and the Pursuit of Greatness
After the heartbreak of group stage exits at M5 for both Homebois and SMG, the Malaysian community was forced to confront hard truths. The league could no longer live on past glory—change was urgent and inevitable.
Enter SRG: denied a shot at M5, they rebuilt from the ground up. Their stunning run at MSC 2024 brought Malaysia its first-ever international title, reigniting hope across the nation.
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1st international title after 7 years
1st champion with full Malaysian roster
after 6 years, back to the no 3 in World series
In this new era, the league saw fresh blood, powerful imports, and rising local stars. While SRG continued their dominance, challengers began to emerge. Malaysia took home a world title at IESF 2024, and as the M6 and S15 seasons unfolded, it was clear the league was on an upward path—but the work was far from over.
from S1 a mini stage in a mall to S14 become 1st time out of Klang Valley
from only 1 teams ultras to half of the teams got ultras and drums
M6 in Axiata - A memory recall back Malaysia pride
This era is about renewal, relentless growth, and redefining what’s possible. The spirit of “Pantang Mengalah” has never burned brighter.
Keywords: Redemption, Reinvention, Champions, New Blood, National Ambition, Never Back Down
