KANGAR, Perlis (Interstat) — Imigresen FC II and Melaka FC opened their Premier League seasons with a 1-1 draw Saturday at Stadium Utama Negeri.

The match remained scoreless through the opening half before Fayadh Zulkifi gave Imigresen FC II the lead in the 46th minute. The home side struck shortly after the restart, capitalizing on an early second‑half opportunity. Melaka FC equalized in the 60th minute when Dino Kalesić found the net, leveling the contest.

Neither team managed to break the deadlock over the final half‑hour. The draw left both clubs with identical season records in the competition and across all competitions. Imigresen FC II now stands at 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw in Premier League play and in all competitions. Melaka FC also holds a 0‑0‑1 mark in the league and overall.

The match took place in Kangar, the capital of Perlis state, at Stadium Utama Negeri, the home venue for Imigresen FC II. The contest was the first of the season for both sides, with each seeking an early result in the Malaysian top‑flight campaign. The 1‑1 stalemate gave each team one point in the standings.

Imigresen FC II could not hold the advantage after taking the lead early in the second half. Melaka FC’s response came within a quarter‑hour of falling behind, demonstrating the visitors’ ability to recover from a deficit. The remainder of the match saw both defenses hold firm, with neither side able to produce a winning goal.

The result was a notable departure from pregame projections. Interstat’s game simulator had forecast a final score of Imigresen FC II 4, Melaka FC 0. Interstat’s ELO system gave Imigresen FC II a 69.60 percent probability to win the match.

Both teams now turn their attention to subsequent fixtures in the Premier League schedule. Imigresen FC II will aim for its first victory of the season in its next outing, while Melaka FC also looks to improve on its opening‑weekend draw. The shared points leave the two clubs level in the early standings, with the full campaign ahead.