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1998 Malaysia Premier League 1

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Season
  
1998

Matches played
  
90

Champions
  
Penang

Relegated
  
Selangor Perlis Olympic 2000

The 1998 Malaysia Premier League 1 season is the inaugural season of Malaysia Premier League 1. A total of 12 teams participated in the season.

The teams were based from 10 best performing teams from 1997 Malaysia Premier League season. Penang and Olympic 2000 joins the league to complete the 12 teams list after winning the qualifying tournament.

The season kicked off on April 4, 1998. Penang dominated the season and ended up winning the title.

Teams

12 teams competing in the first season of Malaysia Premier League 1.

  • Penang (1998 Malaysia Premier League 1 champions)
  • Pahang
  • Brunei
  • Kedah
  • Sabah
  • Sarawak
  • Perak
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Negeri Sembilan
  • Selangor (Relegated to Malaysia Premier League 2)
  • Perlis (Relegated to Malaysia Premier League 2)
  • Olympic 2000 (Relegated to Malaysia Premier League 2)

    • References

    1998 Malaysia Premier League 1 Wikipedia
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