1997 Malaysia Premier League

The 1997 Malaysia Premier League season is the fourth and final season of the top-tier league, Malaysia Premier League (1994–97). A total of 15 teams participated in the season with 14 teams from Malaysia and one foreign team, Brunei.^[1]

The season kicked off on April 5, 1996.^[1] Sarawak dominated the season and ended up winning the title.

Teams

15 teams competing in the last season of Malaysia Premier League before it was succeeded by the formation of Malaysia Premier League 1.^[1]

• Sarawak (1997 Malaysia Premier League champions)
• Kedah
• Sabah
• Selangor
• Perlis
• Negeri Sembilan
• Perak
• Kuala Lumpur
• Pahang
• Pulau Pinang
• Kelantan
• Terengganu
• Johor
• Malacca
• Brunei

Champions

1997 Malaysia Premier League (1994–97) Winner
Sarawak 1st Title

References

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