{"id":6455,"date":"2026-01-14T15:22:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T07:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propp.my\/?p=6455"},"modified":"2026-01-15T11:22:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T03:22:42","slug":"from-game-to-career-mobile-legends-drives-malaysias-esports-revolution-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propp.my\/en\/from-game-to-career-mobile-legends-drives-malaysias-esports-revolution-2","title":{"rendered":"From Game To Career: Mobile Legends Drives Malaysia\u2019s Esports Revolution"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6455\" class=\"elementor elementor-6455\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6ccc9a38 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-gap-beside-yes elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-column-vertical-align-stretch\" data-id=\"6ccc9a38\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c2ebe6b\" data-id=\"3c2ebe6b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42f99773 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42f99773\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) \u2014\u00a0The fingers of 23-year-old Muhammad Danial Fuad move swiftly across his smartphone screen as his eyes remain fixed on the movements of the characters in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB).<\/p>\n<p>For Muhammad Danial, better known as CikuGais, MLBB is more than just a game; it\u00a0has completely transformed his life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt started with small tournaments, and slowly I began earning some income. That\u2019s when I realised MLBB isn\u2019t just a game, but a career path that can actually make money,\u201d said the professional player, who is now the owner of the MLBB professional team, CG Esports.<\/p>\n<p>Launched in 2016 as a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game, MLBB has since become a global phenomenon and a driving force behind the growth of Malaysia\u2019s esports industry.<\/p>\n<p>From small cybercafe\u00a0tournaments, MLBB has grown into a premier professional league \u2013\u00a0the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Malaysia (MPL MY)\u00a0\u2013 with an estimated value exceeding RM1 million, according to esportschart.com.<\/p>\n<p>Since its introduction in 2018, MPL MY, now in its 16th season, has continued to elevate the country\u2019s esports scene, attracting millions of online viewers while filling arenas and stadiums nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>The league has not only produced local stars but also paved the way for Malaysian youths to compete internationally and pursue esports as a full-time career.<\/p>\n<p>One of the league\u2019s biggest success stories is Selangor Red Giants (SRG), which made Malaysia proud by winning the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup (MSC) in 2024 and emerging as runner-up in the 2025 edition \u2014 transforming public perception of esports.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the early days, people said playing esports was a waste of time. But now, it\u2019s recognised as a career, and I no longer feel embarrassed to explain what I do,\u201d said professional MLBB player Mohammad Zul Hisham Mohd Noor.<\/p>\n<p>He added that MPL MY had a huge impact in reshaping how society views esports, particularly as more people now see it as a legitimate and respected industry.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond creating opportunities for youth, MLBB has also empowered women in a field once dominated by men, with more female players, casters\u00a0and team managers emerging in the scene \u2014 including Mariah Ahmad, who now serves as an analyst for CG Esports.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn MLBB, gender is not a problem as long as you\u2019re good at what you do. That\u2019s what makes the game special.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe stereotypes still exist, but if you\u2019re strong and skilled, there\u2019s no discrimination,\u201d said Mariah.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim previously said that the government\u2019s support for MLBB is not merely because of its popularity, but because of its significant contribution to youth development and the digital economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not just a game \u2014 it stimulates the digital economy, enhances youth participation and provides a platform for the public to engage with and understand the esports ecosystem.\u00a0We\u2019re not only producing players or athletes, but also professionals in fields like broadcasting, coaching and nutrition,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Moonton Games Malaysia\u2019s Head of Business Development, Krystal Tan, said MLBB\u2019s success in Malaysia stems from a community culture that resonates deeply with local players.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMLBB is one of the most popular games in Malaysia because it\u2019s easy to play and easy to love. You just need a phone and some friends \u2014 that\u2019s how most Malaysians started.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat\u2019s beautiful about MLBB is how it connects people \u2014 friends, families, entire communities \u2014 who come together through the game,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Tan said that since its introduction nine years ago, MLBB has become a household name in Malaysia through strong grassroots development strategies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve built clear pathways for talent to build sustainable careers not just as athletes, but as coaches, casters, production teams and community leaders,\u201d she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Today, MLBB is no longer just a digital pastime \u2014 it stands as a symbol of social and economic transformation, representing a new generation of Malaysians who see esports as their future.<\/p>\n<pre><i>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bernama.com\/en\/news.php?id=2481284\">https:\/\/www.bernama.com\/en\/news.php?id=2481284<\/a><\/i><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Behind its calm exterior lies a virtual world that is loud, fast-paced and filled with strategy. \u2014 Bernama<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6297,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116],"tags":[118],"class_list":["post-6455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-career"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/propp.my\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6455","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/propp.my\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/propp.my\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propp.my\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propp.my\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6455"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/propp.my\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6455\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6564,"href":"https:\/\/propp.my\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6455\/revisions\/6564"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propp.my\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/propp.my\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propp.my\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6455"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propp.my\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}