Harimau Muda was made up of Under-21 players from across Malaysia, mainly chosen from the SSBJ football team and in the President Cup.

Harimau Muda's performance did not go as the Football Association of Malaysia expected, with the club finishing 8th in the 2007–08 season.

The FAM considered dissolving the club, but gave Harimau Muda a second chance to participate in the 2008/09 Premier League season, but this time with more experienced, and better players.

Following the club's split into two teams, Harimau Muda was not allowed to be promoted into the Malaysia Super League.

Owing to international duties in 2009, the Malaysia national U-21 team was needed to participate in the 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification.