The Malaysia national baseball team (Malay: Pasukan besbol kebangsaan Malaysia) also known as "Harimau Malaya" is the official team that represents Malaysia in international baseball competitions. It operates under the Baseball Federation of Malaysia and serves as the country's representative in regional and global tournaments. The team showcases Malaysian talent and contributes to the growth of the sport within the nation.
Baseball in Malaysia remains a relatively minor sport compared to more popular ones such as football, badminton, and hockey. Despite its limited following and resources, efforts have been made over the years to promote baseball and develop local players. The national team has become a symbol of these efforts, participating in various competitions across Asia.
The team's best performance to date came in 1999 when they achieved a historic 3rd-place finish at the Asia Baseball Cup. This result marked a major milestone for Malaysian baseball and demonstrated the team's potential on the continental stage. Since then, Malaysia has continued to take part in international events, using each tournament as an opportunity to gain valuable experience and inspire a new generation of players back home.
Results and fixtures
Legend
2023
2024
2025
International tournament results
Asian Baseball Cup
1995 to 1997 : Unknown 1999 : 3rd 2001 to 2006 : Unknown 2009 : 8th 2010 : Did not enter
East Asia Baseball Cup
2012 : Unknown 2015 : Did not enter 2017 : Unknown 2023 : 7th 2024 : 6th
SEA Games
2005 : 5th 2007 : 5th 2011 : 5th 2019 : Did not enter 2025 : 7th
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