Liga 1 (Malaysia) is the top professional football league in Malaysia, established in 2017. It is organized by the Football Association of Malaysia and features clubs from across the country competing for the championship title. The league operates on a promotion and relegation system with Liga 2, the second tier of Malaysian football. The league typically consists of 12 teams that play each other in a round-robin format. Each season, the team with the most points at the end of the matches is crowned the champion. Liga 1 plays a crucial role in developing local talent and promoting the sport in Malaysia.