The MPL Malaysia Season 14 Playoffs x Southern Festival was successfully held from 31 October to 3 November at the Educity Sports Complex in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru. Organised by MOONTON Games and KPRJ Sports Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary under KPRJ, and supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS), Esports Integrated (ESI), and the Malaysia Electronic Sports Federation (MESF), this historic event marked the first MPL Playoffs outside Klang Valley.
This season’s title was claimed by Selangor Red Giants, who emerged victorious from among Malaysia’s top teams, securing a spot to represent the nation at the upcoming M6 World Championship.
The Grand Finals were graced by esteemed guests, Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Chief Minister of Johor, Tn. Adam Adli Abd Halim, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir, Minister of Higher Education, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Hj Azmi Rohani, Johor State Secretary, Mohd Hairi Md Shah, Chairman of the Johor State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee, Dato’ Lukman Abu Bakar, CEO of Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor, and Tuan Haji Ts. Mohd Ekmaluddin Dato’ Ishak, Director of Johor State Sports Council.
Alongside the Playoffs, the Southern Festival added a vibrant touch with a food festival by Foodelicious featuring over 100 stalls, live music, cooking demos, workshops, and family-friendly activities. Congratulations to Selangor Red Giants and everyone who made this event a success!