Selangor Red Giants (SRG) close out Week 2 atop the standings, teeing up a top-of-the-table clash with RRQ TORA (RRQ) in Week 3.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 13 April 2025—The pulse-pounding action of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Malaysia is now measured in heartbeats. The league's Official Gaming Phone Partner, Infinix, has elevated the fan experience of Season 17 with the introduction of real-time heart rate monitoring during live matches. For the first time, viewers can track players' heart rates (BPM) on broadcast as the action unfolds, powered by the Infinix GT Watch 5 Pro, enabling real-time monitoring of heart rate data and offering an unfiltered glimpse into the intensity and pressure that comes with split-second decision-making at the highest level of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) competition. The feature has quickly become a fan favourite, adding a new emotional dimension to the viewing experience and bringing audiences closer than ever to the players behind the screen.
Yang Li, Marketing Manager of Infinix Malaysia, said: "As mobile esports continues to evolve, fans are looking for deeper, more immersive ways to connect with the action. By integrating real-time heart rate monitoring into MPL Malaysia, we are able to showcase the intensity of professional gameplay while reinforcing Infinix's commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and integration—both in our products and in how MLBB fans experience the game."
As the Official Gaming Phone Partner of MPL Malaysia, Infinix continues to build on its multi-season partnership with the league, while expanding its role in the MLBB ecosystem through deeper engagement across the region's most competitive markets.
UiTM X Velocity clinch MSL Championship Season 6 title, securing MAL MY berth
The MOONTON Student Leader (MSL) Championship Season 6 concluded over the weekend, bringing together Malaysia's top collegiate Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) teams. UiTM X Velocity of Universiti Teknologi MARA emerged as winners after a full five-game grand finals series against UM X WAW of Universiti Malaya, capping off a season with a RM70,000 prize pool. The win also secures their spot in the MLBB Academy League Malaysia (MAL MY) Season 5, reinforcing MSL's role as a key grassroots pathway into the professional esports ecosystem.
The Playoffs also featured the "Future Pro Workshop" by key partner CelcomDigi, where coaches from four-time MPL Malaysia winners, Selangor Red Giants (SRG), led sharing sessions, offering aspiring players professional insights and practical guidance to support their progression in esports.
Official photo assets are available here.
Week 2 Table Watch: SRG reclaim their throne as RRQ clash looms in Week 3
Selangor Red Giants (SRG), continue their dominance in MPL Malaysia, securing the #1 spot after back-to-back 2–0 victories over Bigetron MY by VIT (BTRM) and Team Flash (FL). Close behind, RRQ TORA (RRQ)—the Week 1 table-toppers—sit in second place, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash between the two unbeaten powerhouses in Week 3.
While the top three remained unchanged, the rest of the standings saw notable movement. Team Vamos (VMS) and Team Rey (TR) both secured their first wins of the season, shaking up the mid-table and injecting fresh momentum as the competition begins to take shape.
The Week 3 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 17 Media Assets Google Sheet.
Learn more about MPL Malaysia via the following social media channels:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mplmy.official
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mplmy.official
- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mplmy
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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
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