Malaysian Basketball League (Major Basketball League) History
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League status
The Malaysia National Basketball League (MNBL) is the first-tier professional basketball league in Malaysia. Malaysia National Basketball League was established in 1981.
The MBL sits above the Malaysian Pro League D-League which effectively forms the second-tier of Malaysian basketball.
At the end of regular season, top 4 teams qualify to the play-offs.
League name history
1981-2013: Malaysia National Basketball League
2022 until now: Major Basketball League 2023
League logos
 Until 2013 |  2014-2019 |  Since 2022 |
Title holders
- 2022-23:
Negeri Sembilan Matrix - 2023-24: Negeri Sembilan Matrix
- 2024-25:
Johor Southern Tigers
- 2022-23: Negeri Sembilan Matrix
- 2023-24: Negeri Sembilan Matrix
- 2024-25: Johor Southern Tigers
Championships by club
| Titles | Club | Years |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Johor Tigers | 2022-23, 2024-25 |
| 2 | NS Matrix | 2022-23, 2023-24 |
Finals year-by-year
| Season | Champion | Result | Runner-Up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Negeri Sembilan Matrix | 87-73 | Johor Southern Tigers | |
| Season | Winner | Result | Finalist | Regular Season Champion |
| 2023-24 | Negeri Sembilan Matrix | 83-66,80-71 | Johor Southern Tigers | Negeri Sembilan Matrix |
| 2024-25 | Johor Southern Tigers | 66-83 |  Penang Sunrise Youngsters | Negeri Sembilan Matrix |
Finals participants
| Club | W | L | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johor Tigers | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| NS Matrix | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Penang SY | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Final Four participants
| Club | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johor Tigers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| NS Matrix | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Penang SY | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| KL Aseel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Players with the most appearances in the Malaysian Finals
| Player | Finals Appearances | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Liang-Chuan Yek | 3 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Khai-Chiek Wong | 3 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kia-Wee Tang | 3 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Wen-Qian Liew | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Chun-Hong Ting | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Yi-Hou Wong | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Xian-Fu Ooi | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Joon-yi Wee | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Wei-Yong Ong | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Zi-Fueng Chang | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
Players with the most Malaysian titles
| Player | Count | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| Wen-Qian Liew | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Xian-Fu Ooi | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Chun-Hong Ting | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Yi-Hou Wong | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Wei-Yong Ong | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Zi-Fueng Chang | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Jia-Hao Hiew | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Sharwin Siva | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
