Defending MPL Malaysia champions, Selangor Red Giants OG Esports, secured their Upper Brackets spot in the Playoffs and dethroned CG Esports from the top of the Regular Season standings in a thrilling Week 5.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 13 October 2025—The Mobile
Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Malaysia has teased a crossover
with Predator: Badlands, an upcoming
Hollywood science fiction action film in the Predator franchise. The
collaboration will see the Land of Dawn and the Predator universe intersect
across multiple touchpoints, such as the official live broadcasts, the leagues
owned channel platforms, and an exclusive fan screening of the film.
Set in the future on a
deadly remote planet, Predator: Badlands
follows a young Predator outcast who finds an unlikely ally as he embarks on a
treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Predator: Badlands is now showing in Malaysian theatres.
Krystal Tan, Head of Business Development for
Malaysia Esports at MOONTON Games, said: "Predator: Badlands is the league's second crossover with a major
Disney franchise this season (the first being TRON: Ares). This is
testament to how MPL Malaysia and esports have evolved into cultural mainstays
that resonate deeply with today's youth. As we prepare for an "enhanced franchised format" next season, this
partnership represents the bold, creative direction we're taking to elevate
both the fan experience and the ecosystem as a whole. We're already beyond
competition in esports; now, we're aiming to be Malaysia's number one sports
entertainment product for young people."
Soloz, 7GL Headline "Children of
MLBB"
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
(MLBB) marked its 9th Anniversary by unveiling the "Children of
MLBB" (translated from "Kami Anak MLBB" in Bahasa Malaysia), a
star-studded roster of Malaysian content creators. These include Muhammad Faris
Zakaria, better known as Soloz, whose life story inspired the hit
Malaysian-made movie, "Game of Life".
Soloz said: "The community
makes MLBB special. Playing MLBB feels like home. Kami Anak MLBB—this is more
than a slogan, it's who we are."
Top row, from left to
right: Muhammad "LitharaLala" Farhan; Mohammad "Makdi"
Hamdi; Amirul "Feekz" Shafiq; Andi "Peakhyung" Alfian;
Muhammad "Sultan Riq" Haiqal; Ding "DJY" Jia Yong. Bottom
row, from left to right: Zulfikar "Obot"; Muhd Bisyar "Yennete" Al Hafii; Sofian "XK
Penjahat"; Muhammad Faris "Soloz" Zakaria; Wan Nur Adibah
"Dibo" Humairah; Fahri "Ombong Haha"; Nazerul
"Aul".
MLBB's Birthday Wish: Free Elite Skins For
Malaysian Players!
MOONTON Games, the
international game company behind MLBB, yesterday (12 October) also confirmed
that the company would honour the birthday wish of a fan—for all Malaysian
players to receive an elite skin. The fan had made this wish on live broadcast
after being invited on-stage to share his birthday wish for MLBB. This marks
the first time in MLBB history that a Malaysian player's wish has been brought
to life, a milestone that reflects MOONTON Games' hyperlocalised growth
strategy. This special one-time birthday reward launched in-game today (13
October) at midnight and will be available for only 48 hours.
SRG Dethrones CG And Qualifies To Playoffs,
Four Playoffs Spots Left!
Selangor Red Giants OG
Esports (SRG) secured an Upper Brackets spot in the Playoffs after picking up
maximum points from their double match-week in Week 5. The history-making three-time league champions defeated Team
Rey (TR) and Monster Vicious (MV) to assume pole position in the Regular Season
table for the first time this season. They remain defeated with 21 points.
CG Esports (CG)
experienced a slight wobble in Week 5, losing 1-2 to Homebois (HB) and their
place at the top of the table. Despite this setback, CG remain near-certain to
secure the other Upper Bracket Playoffs spot with 18 points; they only need to
secure one point against Team Vamos (VMS) in Week 6, Day 2 (18 October). Their
3:00 PM GMT+8 clash will be the all-important decider.
The Playoffs Bracket takes
shape as we head into the final week of the Season 16 Regular Season.
Four Playoffs slots remain
as we head into the penultimate Week 6 of the Season 16 Regular Season:
• Homebois sit in third
place with 15 points, one point away from securing a Playoffs spot. Their
ambitions for an Upper Bracket slot are slim; they must beat AERO Esports 2-0
and hope CG lose 0-2 to VMS in Week 6.
• VMS in fourth place on 14
points need one point from CG to confirm their Playoffs spot. However, they are
no longer in the running for an Upper Bracket slot, courtesy of having only one
match left in Week 6.
• Monster Vicious (MV) in
fifth place with 12 points can still qualify for an Upper Bracket spot. But
they need a perfect Week 6 and hope that CG collapses 0-2 against VMS.
• Untitled (UNT) in sixth
with 10 points control their own destiny—a clean 2-0 victory over GamesMY
Kelantan (GMXK) will secure them a Playoffs slot. Anything less will put them
at the mercy of other results.
Please refer to the table
below for the Regular Season standings at the end of Week 5:
The Week 6 match schedule
is as follows:
All media resources (e.g.,
match schedule and narratives, team names and media day photos, match photos
etc.) may be accessed in the MPL Malaysia Season 16 Media Assets Google Sheet.
To keep up
with the latest MPL Malaysia updates, follow MPL Malaysia on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube.
Purchase
match tickets on the Official Website.
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About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
is one of the most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games
worldwide that brings communities together through teamwork and strategy. With
over 1.5 billion installations and 110 million active monthly users, the
award-winning game is among the top 10 most played in over 80 countries. With
an extensive reach across the Asia Pacific region, the multiplayer is available
in 139 countries with an expansive global esports presence.
About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports
Established in 2017,
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports serves as a platform for players to pursue
their dreams of becoming esports athletes and illuminate opportunities within
the international esports ecosystem. MLBB Esports has since expanded to multiple
leagues, including the MPL series hosted in Southeast Asia, Middle East, and
Latin America; MPL is the first esports event series to surpass 1 billion hours
of watch time globally.
About MOONTON Games
Established in 2014,
MOONTON is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development,
publication, and esports. With more than 1,600 employees worldwide, the company
operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Latin
America, and China. It has successfully launched several high-profile mobile
games globally and has built long-term relationships with governments and
esports organizations in more than 30 countries around the world. Mobile
Legends: Bang Bang is its current star game and the leading mobile multiplayer
online battle arena (MOBA) game worldwide. For more information, visit https://en.moonton.com.
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