Harimau Muda A was the Malaysia under-22 national football team, representing Malaysia in international football competitions such as the AFC U-22 Asian Cup, Champions Youth Cup as well as other under-22 international football tournaments. It was managed by the Football Association of Malaysia. The squad was the feeder team for Malaysia U-23. On 25 November 2015, it was confirmed that Harimau Muda A, Harimau Muda B, and Harimau Muda C were disbanded. Harimau Muda A last competed in the National Premier Leagues Queensland, having earlier participated in the S.League.
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History
On 19 October 2007, the FAM decided to include Malaysia U-21 as one of the team in 2007–08 Premier League Malaysia known as Harimau Muda (The Young Tigers). During the 2010 season, Harimau Muda A went to a training camp in Zlaté Moravce, Slovakia. After the stint in Slovakia, Harimau Muda A joined the 2011 Super League Malaysia replacing KL PLUS FC, finishing at 5th place.
For the 2012 season, Harimau Muda A swapped places with the Young Lions of Singapore, joining the S. League. Harimau Muda B will continue to participate in the Malaysia Premier League. For the 2012 S. League season, Harimau Muda A continued to use their training centre at Wisma FAM. However, for the league matches they were based at the Yishun Stadium.
Honours
Domestic
Malaysia Premier League
Winners (1): 2009
International
AFC Youth Championship
Runner-up (3): 1959, 1960, 1968
Third place (1): 1965
Fourth place (1): 1962
AFF Youth Championship
Runner-up (3): 2005, 2006, 2007
Third place (1): 2011
Fourth place (1): 2009
Others
International U-21 Football Tournament Thanh Nien Cup
Winners (1): 2012
International records
AFC Youth Championship
**Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.
AFF Youth Championship record
**Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.
Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy
Malaysia sent Harimau Muda B beginning from 2012 edition.