The Malaysia U23 national football team, known as Harimau Muda (Young Tigers), is the focal point of the country's youth development efforts in football. Competing primarily in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup, the team aims to qualify for the Olympic Games, a feat that has remained elusive. Managed by the Football Association of Malaysia, the squad draws players from the Malaysia Super League and those developing overseas. The team has shown flashes of potential, often playing an energetic and attacking style, but consistency against Asia's elite has been a challenge. The U23 setup is critical for preparing talent for the senior national team, and recent years have seen increased investment and focus on this age group, with the hope of building a more competitive generation for the future.