Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim watches the final of the Malaysia Open 2026 at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil - NSTP/ASWADI ALIASKUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed pride in the nation's men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik for finishing second at the Malaysia Open today. "Although luck was not on our side, all Malaysians, including myself, are proud of the fighting spirit displayed by Aaron-Wooi Yik in their battle against South Korean doubles pair Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae. 2 Malaysians fell 21-15, 12-21, 21-18 to South Korea's world No. The prime minister also presented the medals to the duo after the 66-minute match at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. Anwar watched the match alongside the Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, the minister and the BAM president.

Source: New Strait Times January 11, 2026 12:38 UTC