Malaysian fans stood firmly behind Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik after their defeat in the Malaysia Open final at Axiata Arena. The world No. 2 pair lost 21-15, 12-21, 21-18 to South Korea’s world No. 1 duo, Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae. Despite the loss, fans showed strong support online. Many praised…
Playing on home soil is often seen as an advantage, but for Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, the 2026 Malaysia Open ended in frustration despite promising signs early in the tournament. The national mixed doubles pair exited in the quarter-finals after a hard-fought three-game defeat to Hong Kong’s Tang Chun Man and Tse…
Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn expressed heartfelt gratitude to his idol, Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei, after clinching his maiden Super 1000 title at the Malaysian Open following a walkover victory in the men’s singles final on Sunday (Jan 11). Kunlavut was leading 23-21, 6-1 when China’s world No. 1 Shi Yuqi was forced to retire in…
Malaysia’s long-standing wait for a home champion at the Malaysian Open continues after Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik narrowly missed out on the men’s doubles title at the Axiata Arena. The national pair were edged out by world No. 1 duo Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae of South Korea in a gripping three-game final,…