A total of 10 teams participated in the season.
[1] Terengganu was promoted from Liga Perdana 2 to a now reduced total number of teams competing in the league from 12 to only ten teams.
[1] Pahang dominated the season and ended up winning the title.
10 teams competing in the second season of Liga Perdana 1.
Terengganu was promoted while Selangor, Perlis and Olympic 2000 were relegated to Liga Perdana 2.