Malaysia have qualified for the Asian Cup 2023 for the first time in 43 years following a 4-1 win over Bangladesh. Malaysia finished Group E with six points after defeating Turkmenistan 3-1 in their first match on June 8.

Malaysia will be making its fourth appearance in the Asian Cup Finals. Malaysia last qualified for the Asian Cup Finals on merit in 1980 in Kuwait.

Malaysia also participated in the Asian Cup Finals in 2007, but as a co-host with Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.