The Malaysia A3 Community League ( Malay : Liga A3 Community , previously known as the Malaysia M5 League ) is a group of leagues that make up levels 4 to 9 of the Malaysian football league system .
17-508: The league was created in 2018 as a part of the Malaysian Football League ’s plan to reform the domestic football structure. It consists of various state FA, community and social leagues. The state football league systems consists of a pyramid of leagues, bound together by the principle of promotion and relegation . A certain number of the most successful clubs in each league can rise to a higher league, whilst those that finish at
34-459: A league which does form part of the system. A state level competition is contested in 13 different states and three federal territories in Malaysia. While some states have an active league with a multiple divisions, others might be dormant or might only have a short duration cup competition in its place. The reason for the lack of a proper league system in some states and federal territories are due to
51-548: A straight knock-out tournament format (a format used before 2008), as opposed to the league format used since 2008. 64 teams competed for the FAM Cup, including 6 teams confirmed earlier to participate in the Malaysia FAM Cup, and teams promoted to the 2019 Malaysia Premier League . The rest of the teams included were 19 teams nominated by FAM's associate members, and teams from the newly created Malaysia M4 League , whose selection
68-425: The 2019 Malaysia Premier League Notes: Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. The number of foreign players is restricted to two each team. Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. The runner-up of
85-786: The MFL , was created during the course of the privatisation of the Malaysian football league system . It was formerly known as Football Malaysia Limited Liability Partnership (FMLLP). The company operates and runs all entities in Malaysian football under its jurisdiction, which include Liga Super , A1 League , A2 League , A3 League , MFL Cup , Malaysia Cup , Malaysia Challenge Cup , Malaysia FA Cup , Piala Sumbangsih , Piala Emas Raja-Raja , Malaysia Premier Futsal League and Malaysia Futsal Cup . It aims to transform and move Malaysian football forward. The Malaysian Football League organises and keeps
102-566: The Malaysia Premier League , having been held by the FAM since 1951, but this was clarified in an FAM media statement that the FAM will cooperate with the MFL for the organization of the tournament, with the FAM still holding major responsibilities and ownership of the tournament and the rights of it. MFL covered the cost of the teams participating from the first round up until the quarter-finals, while
119-536: The inaugural season of the newly reformed third division, which replaced the former Malaysia FAM Cup while the Malaysia M4 League had state FA leagues and social leagues run in parallel to form the new fourth division. Malaysian Football League structure consists of the following: 2019 Malaysia M3 League The 2019 Malaysia M3 League was the 1st season of the Malaysia M3 League that replaced
136-481: The FAM covered the cost of the teams participating from that point onwards. As of 11 February 2019, 14 teams confirmed their participation in the 2019 Malaysia M3 League. The following teams have changed division since the 2018 season. Relegated from Premier League Existing teams (From 2018 Malaysia FAM League ) Promoted from the Malaysia M4 League New Team Promoted to
153-550: The MFL now an independent organization and was no longer tied to FAM. In 2018, a new subsidiary of the company was formed known as Amateur Football League (AFL) which was tasked to manage the third division and below from 2019 onward. The AFL officially confirmed the formation of the Malaysia M3 League and the Malaysia M4 League as the third and fourth division of the Malaysian football league system as amateur league competitions. A total of 14 clubs were confirmed to compete in
170-490: The bottom of their league can find themselves sinking to lower leagues. In addition to sporting performance, promotion is usually contingent on meeting criteria set by the higher league, especially concerning appropriate facilities and finances. The top four levels contain one division each and are nationwide in scope. Below this, the levels have progressively more parallel leagues, which each cover progressively smaller geographic areas. Many leagues have more than one division. At
187-464: The former Malaysia FAM League . This season saw a revamp of the competition's format by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). Announced earlier on 24 November 2018 by FAM deputy president Yusoff Mahadi, the format of the new season was outlined in a meeting by FAM's Local Competition Committee and were announced in a media statement on 19 December 2018. The format will be reverted to
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#1733084571674204-438: The lack of proper management, marketing and funding from the football association in charge. A district level competition is contested among clubs in the districts located in each state in Malaysia. It is run by the district football associations. Only certain districts currently have known and active leagues or cup competitions in place. Malaysian Football League The Malaysian Football League , also known simply as
221-402: The lower levels the existence of leagues becomes intermittent. There are also leagues in various parts of the country which are not officially part of the system as they do not have formal agreements with the football associations and are run by independent organizers. Clubs from state leagues may, if they feel they meet the appropriate standard of play and have suitable facilities, apply to join
238-581: The official records of domestic matches, oversees the development, certification and registration of players and staff, promotes through broadcasts and other media outlets. After the appointment of MP & Silva by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) as its Global Advisor for all media and commercial rights for an extensive lineup of FAM competitions, the Football Malaysia Limited Liability Partnership (FMLLP)
255-601: Was established for the day-to-day administration of local club football at a league-wide level. This deal was worth RM 1.26 billion over a 15-year period, commencing from 2016. However, cracks in the agreement appeared later that year, with MP & Silva only offering a level of investment lower than FAM had originally turned down. In March 2018, the company was rebranded as the Malaysian Football League from Football Malaysia Limited Liability Partnership. The company aimed to be more dynamic and competitive, with
272-474: Was established to manage the top two tiers of Malaysian football league competition while the MP & Silva and FAM partnership's goal was to extend its broadcast reach and maximising the commercial potential of its properties. The partnership signified the first steps of the privatisation of the Malaysian professional leagues as their subsidiary holding company, the Football Malaysia Limited Liability Partnership (FMLLP),
289-491: Was subject to methods decided by the Malaysian Football League . The champions of the 2019 Malaysia FAM Cup then competed with the last-placed 2019 Malaysia Premier League team in a play-off match for a slot to participate in the 2020 Malaysia Premier League . Earlier, there was speculation that the league organization might be taken over by the Malaysian Football League , organizers of the Malaysia Super League and
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