[2][3] Sarawak themselves secured the second promotion spot after the 4–1 win over USM on 23 May 2011, gaining an 8-point unassailable difference over nearest rivals Sime Darby with 2 games remaining.
[4] At the other end of the table, 2 Penang teams SDMS Kepala Batas and Penang confirms their status as two last-placed teams in Liga Premier, which relegates them to 2012 Liga FAM competition, subject to confirmation from FAM.
Malacca and Shahzan Muda were relegated from 2010 Liga Premier after finishing the season in the bottom two places of the league table.
Nike has produced a new match ball, named the T90 Tracer, which will be electric blue, black and white and also a high-visibility version in yellow.
Additionally, Lotto will provide officials with new kits in black, yellow, and red for the season.