[1] A total of fourteen teams will contest the league, including twelve sides from the 2010 season and two promoted teams from the 2010 Malaysia Premier League.
Johor and Penang were relegated at the end of last season league after finishing the season in the bottom two places of the league table.
2010 Malaysia Premier League champions Felda United and runners-up Sabah secured direct promotion to the Malaysia Super League.
Harimau Muda A secured a place in the Malaysia Super League after PLUS withdrew.
Harimau represent the Malaysian Under 23 national football team.