Malaysia at the 1978 Asian Games

Malaysia competed in the 1978 Asian Games held in Bangkok, Thailand from 9 to 20 September 1978. Athletes from Malaysia won overall six medal and finished 12th in a medal table.

Athletics

 * Key
 * Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
 * Q = Qualified for the next round
 * q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
 * NR = National record
 * N/A = Round not applicable for the event
 * Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round


 * Men
 * Road event


 * Women
 * Track event

Men's tournament

 * Group B


 * Seventh to fourteenth place classification


 * Ranked 7th in final standings

Women's tournament

 * Final round


 * Ranked 5th in final standings

Men's tournament

 * Bronze medal match


 * Ranked 3rd in final standings

Men's tournament

 * Preliminary round; Group C


 * Semifinal; Group 2


 * Ranked 7th in final standings