Liga Perdana (1994–1997)
Football league
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The Liga Perdana (English: Premier League) was the top-tier football league in Malaysia that operated from 1994 to 1997. It was established to succeed the Liga Semi-Pro and become the fully professional league.[1] At the time it was interchangeably referred as the Malaysian League.[2] The inaugural season started on 5 April 1994.[2] From 1998, its role was replaced by the Liga Perdana 1.
| Founded | 5 April 1994 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 1997 |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Other club(s) from | Brunei, Singapore |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of clubs | 15 (from 1995) |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Domestic cup | Piala FA |
| League cup | Piala Malaysia |
| Last champions | Sarawak (1997) |
| Most championships | Singapore Pahang Sabah Sarawak (1 title each) |
| Broadcaster(s) | RTM |
| Current: 1997 Liga Perdana | |
History
In its inaugural season, 16 teams competed in the league. Between 1994 and 1997, there was no second level as the top two leagues were combined.[3][4][5] The Liga Perdana was restructured in 1998 (as the Liga Perdana 1 and the Liga Perdana 2).[6][7] The Liga Perdana 1 consisted of 12 teams, while the Liga Perdana 2 had 8 teams.[6]
Champions
Below is the list of champions of Liga Perdana from 1994 until 1997.
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Third place | Top goalscorer | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Singapore | Kedah | Sarawak | Mohd Hashim Mustapha (Kelantan) | 25[8] |
| 1995 | Pahang | Selangor | Sarawak | Scott Ollerenshaw (Sabah) | 22 |
| 1996 | Sabah | Kedah | Negeri Sembilan | Scott Ollerenshaw (Sabah) | 18 |
| 1997 | Sarawak | Kedah | Sabah | Laszlo Repasi (Perak) | 19 |