The 40th Merdeka Tournament was played from 15 to 25 October 2008.

[1] The tournament was won by Vietnam, who defeated Malaysia 6-5 on penalties in the final.

**Sierra Leone will be sending their Under 20 squad.

***Vietnam will be sending their Under 22 squad.

[3] *Venue for last group match change because of the poor pitch condition at the MBPJ Stadium.