New League Structure To Secure Team And Player Welfare - Soloz

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- The introduction of a partnership-based league structure for next season’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League Malaysia (MPL MY) is expected to better safeguard the welfare of teams and players.

Former professional MLBB player Muhammad Faris Zakaria, better known as Soloz, said the new structure is particularly timely as several teams are currently struggling to stay afloat due to the high operational costs of running an esports organisation.

“For me, the changes introduced by MPL MY will certainly secure player welfare. Previously, teams often struggled financially, as esports requires significant funding.

“With this new structure, league organisers will select truly stable teams, particularly from a financial standpoint. This should reduce the risk of competing teams facing money problems in the future,” he said when met recently.

It was reported that Aero Esports had been banned for life from participating in MPL MY after being found to have outstanding financial arrears dating back to October 2025.

The team was also found to have committed several contract breaches during Seasons 15 and 16.

Soloz believes the partnership-based league structure will make MPL MY more competitive and help nurture more new talent.

“For example, if teams from outside join MPL MY, they are likely to provide more proper facilities than before.

“This development will indirectly make the league more competitive and encourage healthy growth. It could also help produce more skilled players in the future,” he said.

-- BERNAMA