Malaysia first competed at the Asian Games in 1954. Malaysia got its first gold medal in 1962 Asian Games, when Mani Jegathesan won the men's 200 metres athletics event on 28 August 1962.
Asian Games
Medals by Games
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|align=left| 2030 Doha || colspan=5| Future event|-
|align=left| 2034 Riyadh || colspan=5| Future event|-
! Total !! 13 !! 69 !! 109 !! 166!! 344
|}
Medals by sport
Medals by individual
Records
Key
WR = World record
GR = Games record
AS = Asian record
NR = National record
Asian Winter Games
Medals by Games
Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games
Medals by Games
Medals by sport
Asian Beach Games
Medals by Games
Medals by sport
Asian Youth Games
Medals by Games
Medals by sport
Other Appearances
Includes Malaysia participation and results in Southeast Asian and inter-continental level competitions such as Southeast Asian Games, ASEAN Para Games, ASEAN University Games, ASEAN School Games, Afro-Asian Games, FESPIC Games, and FESPIC Youth Games.
Southeast Asian Games*Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.Medals by Games
Medals by sport
Medals by individual
ASEAN University Games*Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.Medals by Games
ASEAN School Games*Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.Medals by Games
ASEAN Para Games*Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.Medals by Games