PETALING JAYA: The national men’s team lived up to expectations by sweeping past Myanmar 5-0 in their Group D match of the Asian Team Championships in Qingdao, China, on Wednesday (Jan 4). However, Malaysia’s opening singles player Justin Hoh was made to work hard before edging past Hein Htut 21-18, 21-19. Choong Hon Jian-Mohd Haikal Nazri capped Malaysia’s emphatic victory by securing the fifth point with a 21-9, 21-7 win over Phyo Thurain-Lal Zuidika. The win also confirmed Malaysia’s place in the quarter-finals after Myanmar had earlier lost to Indonesia in the opening Group D match. Malaysia will face Indonesia on Thursday (Jan 5) to determine the Group D winners.

Source: The Star February 05, 2026 07:10 UTC