The most notable club in the league is NS Matrix Deers, who also play in the ASEAN Basketball League.

The champions of the league are eligible to play for the Basketball Champions League Asia qualifying rounds.

In 2013, Malaysia National Basketball League ceased to operate.

After four years of absence, MABA created a national level league called Malaysia Pro League.

[1] In 2022, Malaysia Basketball Association announced the establishment of a new professional basketball league called Major Basketball League Malaysia, replacing Malaysia Pro League.