Given the naming convention, is almost certainly a custom mod pack created by a user named "Mali" (or for a specific project like a Mali-themed map or character replacement). It could be one of the following:
This specific zip usually came pre-loaded. You weren't just getting the base game; you were getting "GTA San Andreas: Lite." It often featured: A built-in Cleo Mod Menu (for spawning cars and flying). New Textures to make the game look "HD" on small screens.
A: Most data mods do not corrupt save files, but you may experience oddities (e.g., if handling.cfg changes, your saved garage vehicles might handle differently or explode on load).