Ice hockey was part of the 2017 SEA Games held in Kuala Lumpur.[2] The IIHF announced that Malaysia will make its World Championship debut in 2020.
Malaysian Invitational 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament
In the 2009 edition of this tournament, the Malaysian team defeating Hong Kong in a game by a score of 8–7 in front of a crowd at Sunway Pyramid.
In 2010, the Malaysian team was undefeated on their way to the final against Kuwait. In the final, Malaysia hung on to a 5–4 victory and their second MIHF tournament victory in as many years.[citation needed]