Malaysia at the Commonwealth Games

Malaysia (abbreviated MAS) has competed in all the Commonwealth Games held from 1966. In 1998 they became the first Asian nation to host the Games.

In 1950, 1958, and 1962 the country competed as Malaya (MAL), see Malaya at the Commonwealth Games.

In 1958 and 1962 North Borneo (BNB) (now Sabah) and Sarawak (SAR) competed separately at the Commonwealth Games (but not winning any medals). They both became states within the new country of Malaysia in 1963.

Malaysia has experienced significant success at the Games, with Badminton and Weightlifting its most productive sports.

Host nation

Malaysia has hosted the Games once, in 1998, at Kuala Lumpur.

Commonwealth Games

Medals by Games

At the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Malaysia was tenth in the medal tally, and was eleventh in the all-time tally of medals, with an overall total of 228 medals (66 gold, 73 silver, and 89 bronze).

*Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.

• <small> During the 1950 games, Malaysia was represented by Malaya as well during the 1958 and 1962 games but joined together with British North Borneo (now Sabah) and Sarawak before competing as part of Malaysia from 1966. </small>

Medals by sport

Updated after the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Medals by individual

Records

Commonwealth Youth Games

Medals by Games

See also

• Malaysia at the Olympics
• Malaysia at the Asian Games

References