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Malaysia National Women's League (Malay: Liga Wanita Nasional) is a women's football league in Malaysia. Since its establishment in 2022, it is run by the Football Association of Malaysia together with the Ministry of Youth and Sports.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
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History
A women's football competition has been held in Malaysia since 1960.[8] The inaugural season was competed by four teams from Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Malacca. A competition trophy was introduced in 1961. Women Football Association of Malaysia (PBWM) was officially registered in December 1974, and the first president was Tun Sharifah Rodziah.[9]
Competition format
Since 2023 there were 6 teams in single league. Each played the others twice for a total of 10 games. In 2023, the format for the new club competition called the AFC Women's Champions League was unveiled. Starting with the 2024–25 edition, Sabah FA became the first representative club from Malaysia.[10]
Teams
A total of 13 teams have played in the National Women's League from its inception.
Current teams
Former teams
Winners, runners-up and third places
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Prize money
The 2024 season, the distribution of the prize money is as follows.
Titles by team (2023–present)
Performance by team (2023–present)
Golden boot winners
Best player
Best goalkeeper
Best young player
References
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