 These two bodies are composed of members that meet the requirements and conditions set by the AFC Club Licensing Regulations mainly within the field of finance and legal.32 clubs have played in the Malaysia Super League from its inception in 2004, up to and including the 2019 season

The following 12 teams contest the league in its current season, including the top 10 sides from the 2018 season and two promoted from the 2018 Malaysia Premier League.FELDA United and MISC-MIFA are the two clubs promoted directly from the second tier division.