1971 Merdeka Tournament
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Malaysia |
| Dates | 4–21 August |
| Teams | 12 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Burma (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Indonesia |
| Third place | South Korea |
| Fourth place | Taiwan |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 37 |
| Goals scored | 126 (3.41 per match) |
← 1969 1972 → | |
The 1971 Merdeka Tournament was held from 4 to 21 August 1971 with 12 participating teams.