The Malaysia National Basketball League (Petronas-Molten Malaysia National Basketball League for sponsorship reason), often abbreviated to the MNBL, was the pre-eminent men's basketball league in Malaysia, organised by the Malaysia Basketball Association (MABA). The competition started as Malaysian Basketball League (MBL) in 1981. In 2002, MABA appointed Mr. Tan Kee Hian (simplified Chinese: 陈其贤; traditional Chinese: 陳其賢; pinyin: chén qí xián) to handle the competition and changed the league's name to Malaysia National Basketball League (MNBL).
| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| First season | 1981 |
| Ceased | 2013 |
| CEO | Tan Kee Hian (陳其賢) (2002–2011) Ranndy Yap (2012–2013) |
| President | Tan Kang Yong (MABA) |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Continent | FIBA Asia (Asia) |
| Last champion(s) | Kelantan Warriors (1st title) |
| Most titles | Melaka Chinwoo (3 titles) |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
MNBL commissioner Tan Kee Hian announced on 24 July 2011, after the grand final of 2011 MNBL, that they would take a break from the privately-owned national league "after 10 years of struggling to keep the league afloat due to the lack of sponsors and teams".[1]
In 2017, a new national league named the Malaysia Pro League (MPL) was established as a replacement for the Malaysia National Basketball League.[2]
Clubs
editFive teams have competed in the 2013 Malaysia National Basketball League season:
| State | Club | Founded | City | Venue |
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Bintulu Eagles | 2013 | Bintulu | Bintulu Indoor Basketball Court |
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Kelantan Warriors | 2013 | Kota Bharu | Chung Hwa Indoor Stadium |
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Perak Farmcochem | 2003 | Ipoh | Indera Mulia Stadium |
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Sarawak Fire Horse | 2011 | Miri | Miri Indoor Stadium |
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Westports Malaysia Dragons | 2009 | Kuala Lumpur | MABA Stadium |
Older defunct clubs
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Cheras Hokkien Association | 2002–05 | Cheras |
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Crouching Tigers (Malaysia National Junior Team) | 2012 | Kuala Lumpur |
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Eng Tat Hornets | 2004 | Singapore |
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Kuala Langat Basketball Association | 2005 | Kuala Langat |
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Kuala Lumpur Basketball Association | 2005 | Kuala Lumpur |
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Kuala Lumpur Tanamas | 2002 | Kuala Lumpur |
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Melaka Chinwoo | 2006–09 | Malacca City |
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Penang Stallions | 2012 | George Town |
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Petronas Junior | 2003 | Kuala Lumpur |
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Port Dickson Basketball | 2002–04 | Port Dickson |
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Sabah Kinsabina Group | 2010 | Penampang |
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Sarawak Rainbow | 2007–10 | Bintulu |
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Segamat Basketball Association | 2004–09 | Segamat |
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Selangor SM Land | 2003–04, 2006–08 | Shah Alam |
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Singapore Siglap | 2011 | Singapore |
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State Pets | 2002 | Petaling |
Defunct date unknown
editLeague champions
editMalaysian Basketball League (MBL) era
editMalaysia National Basketball League (MNBL) era
editChampions Cup winners
editMalaysian Basketball League (MBL) era
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Malaysia National Basketball League (MNBL) era
edit| Year | Champions | Final Score | Runners-up |
| 2006 | Segamat Basketball Association
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81-75 | Melaka Chinwoo
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| 2007 | Selangor SM Land
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95-82 | Melaka Chinwoo
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| 2008 | Melaka Chinwoo
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94-67 | Perak Farmcochem
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| 2009 | Bintulu Rainbow
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80-72 | Melaka Chinwoo
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| 2010 | Kuala Lumpur Dragons
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76-59 | Perak Farmcochem
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| 2011 | Miri Fire Horse
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74-73 | Perak Farmcochem
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| 2012 | Perak Farmcochem
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82-78 | Kuala Lumpur Dragons
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| 2013 | Kelantan Warriors
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78-58 | Perak Farmcochem
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Most Valuable Player (MVP)
edit| Season | Player | Club |
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| 2006 | Tan Kian Hoong
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Segamat Basketball Association
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| 2007 |  Chris Kuete
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Selangor SM Land
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| 2008 | B. Guganeswarran
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Melaka Chinwoo
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| 2009 | Chris Kuete
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Bintulu Rainbow
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| 2010 | N/A | N/A |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A |
| 2013 | Chris Kuete
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Perak Farmcochem
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Foreign players/coaches
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Perak Farmcochem
Gareth John Murray (2009)
Jason Killeen (2010)
Raymond Canady Jr. (2009)
Chris Kuete (2011–13)- Bryson McKenzie (2011)
- Gaston Essengue (2011)
- Chris Garnett (2012)
- Lashawn Monteze Malloy (2013)
Sarawak Rainbow
- Chris Kuete (2009)
- Matthew R. Smith (2010)
- Kenny Harris (2009)
Samuel Emany Meka (2007–08)
Abdul Rahman Taher (2007–08)
Kuala Lumpur Dragons
- Alex Hartman (2010)
- Donnie Stith (2010)
- Waki Williams (2011)
- Anthony Michael Kent (2011)
Richard Alonzo (2011)-
Moala Tautuaa (2012) - Patrick Cabahug (2012)
- Avery Scharer (2013)
- Travis Ernest Darnell Hyman (2013)
Sabah Kinsabina Group
- Marcus T. Robinson (2010)
- Christoher Allen Baldwin (2010)
Melaka Chinwoo
Ben Knight (2009)- Disney Jay Gabonada (2007–08)
- Tom Ode Ochefu (2007–08)
Segamat Basketball Association
- Amani Bin Daanish (2009)
Selangor SM Land
- Chris Kuete (2007–08)
Singapore Siglap
- Al Vergara (2011)
- Antoine Broxsie (2011)
- Sarawak Fire Horse
- Gene Anthony Johnson (2011–13)
- Nathaniel Michael Pilgrim (2011)
- Mark Musgrave (2011)
- Devon Sullivan (2012)
- Robert Jones (2013)
- Benson Andrew Lee (2013)
Goran Veg (2013)
Penang Stallions
- Philip Turner (2012)
- Uche Echefu (2012)
Kelantan Warriors
- Jonathan Bruce Kreft (2013)
- Devon Sullivan (2013)
- Kelvin McNeil Jr. (2013)
- Bintulu Eagles
- Raymond Canady Jr. (2013)
- Caleb Patterson (2013)
- Philip Turner (2013)
- Sarawak Rainbow
- Kuala Lumpur Dragons
- Sabah Kinsabina Group
- Melaka Chinwoo
- Selangor SM Land
- Perak Farmcochem
- Paul Daniel Advincula (2011–12)
- Antolin Zamar (2013)
- Sarawak Fire Horse
- Nomar Isla (2011–13)
- Adam James Steere (2013)
- Singapore Siglap
- Neo Nam Kheng (2011)
- Bintulu Eagles
- Adriano Papa Jr. (2013)
