The transfer rules for foreign players have changed several times since the league was founded. In 2009, the FAM took a drastic measure when it changed the transfer rules that no foreign players could be signed until 2011. Foreign players were only allowed to sign a contract in the league again from the 2012 season.
All overseas players must obtain an international transfer certificate from their former national football association, which their previous clubs completed, before they can register with FAM to play in the Malaysia Premier League.
season
number
Remarks
2009-2011
0
No foreign player may be under contract
2012
2
2013
3
2014
4th
4 foreigners, but only 3 on the field at the same time