The Oriental Daily News Malaysia Open 2026 wrapped up on Monday at the Grand Pickleball Arena in Shah Alam, closing out a three-day event that drew competitors from across Malaysia across seven categories. With a total prize pool of RM100,000, the tournament served as one of the largest pickleball gatherings on the Malaysian calendar, bringing together players at every level from junior to open.
Here is a full rundown of results across all categories, from Championship Day 2 and Day 3.
Championship Sunday (June 14, Day 2)
Men's Doubles Open
The Men's Doubles Open drew 21 pairs and produced the tightest final of the weekend. Ng Dickson and Desmond Lim came through in three games against Jonathan Kho Kai and Felix Fong Jia Liang, dropping the second game before closing it out 11-9 in the decider. Lee Huang Yi and Loh Shi Sheng took bronze.
Place | Pair | Final Score |
Gold | Ng Dickson / Desmond Lim | 11-6, 3-11, 11-9 |
Silver | Jonathan Kho Kai / Felix Fong Jia Liang | 6-11, 11-3, 9-11 |
Bronze | Lee Huang Yi / Loh Shi Sheng | 15-7 |
Men's Double Prize
- Trophy and medals
- RM3,500 in cash
- A 4D3N Club Med Phuket stay for two adults
- Two pairs of Skechers Viper Court Pro 2.0 (RM599 each)
- Two After Spine Care packages
- Two Gintell Eye Massagers
- Two Nivea Gift Packs
- Two VitaHealth Gift Boxes
- Two Encore Melaka tickets per player
Mixed Doubles Intermediate (Below 4.0)
The Mixed Doubles Intermediate field of 26 pairs produced a hard-fought final that went the distance. Pauline Ng Jia Hui and Kingsley Thong (AJAK x PIQ) came from behind to beat Khaw Wei Huan and Voon Suwen, losing the first game 10-15 before winning the next two 15-14, 15-13. Ethan Chan and Joey Cheng took third.
Place | Pair | Final Score |
Gold | Pauline Ng Jia Hui / Kingsley Thong (AJAK x PIQ) | 10-15, 15-14, 15-13 |
Silver | Khaw Wei Huan / Voon Suwen | 15-10, 14-15, 13-15 |
Bronze | Ethan Chan / Joey Cheng | 15-14, 15-9 |
Mixed Doubles Intermediate Prize
- RM2,000 in cash
- Two Facolos pickleball bags
- Two After Spine Care packages
- Two Gintell eye massagers
- Two Nivea gift packs
- Two VitaHealth Gift Boxes
- Two sets of Skechers apparel
- Two Encore Melaka tickets per player
- Two RM500 AirAsia MOVE SNAP Travel Vouchers
Mixed Doubles Novice (Below 3.0)
Justin and Cheong ZiXin took the Mixed Doubles Novice title in dominant fashion, sweeping Vikky Hue and Sheldon Beh 15-4, 15-13 across 20 pairs. Fong Chao Sheng and Chong Yi Thong finished third.
Place | Pair | Final Score |
Gold | Justin / Cheong ZiXin | 15-4, 15-13 |
Silver | Vikky Hue / Sheldon Beh | 4-15, 13-15 |
Bronze | Fong Chao Sheng / Chong Yi Thong | 8-15, 11-15 |
Mixed Doubles Novice Prize
- RM1,600 in cash
- Two After Spine Care Packages
- Two Gintell Eye Massagers
- Two Nivea Gift Packs
- Two VitaHealth Gift Boxes
- Two Encore Melaka tickets per player,
- A 2D1N stay at The RuMa Hotel and Residences
- Two RM500 AirAsia MOVE SNAP Travel Vouchers
Championship Monday (June 15, Day 3)
Mixed Doubles Open
The Mixed Doubles Open was the headline final of Championship Day. Pauline Ng Jia Hui and Wei Siang (AJAK x PIQ) beat Jessica Keng and Muhammad Zhahin Ielyas 11-8, 11-9 across 13 pairs to claim the title in straight games. Chan Ren Chern and Lim Yi Wen finished third.
Place | Pair | Final Score |
Gold | Pauline Ng Jia Hui / Wei Siang (AJAK x PIQ) | 11-8, 11-9 |
Silver | Jessica Keng / Muhammad Zhahin Ielyas | 8-11, 9-11 |
Bronze | Chan Ren Chern / Lim Yi Wen | 0-11, 0-11, 0-11 |
Mixed Doubles Open Prize
- Trophy and medals
- RM3,500 in cash
- A 4D3N Club Med Phuket stay for two adults
- Two pairs of Skechers Viper Court Pro 2.0
- Two After Spine Care Packages
- Two Gintell Eye Massagers
- Two Nivea Gift Packs
- Two VitaHealth Gift Boxes
- Two Encore Melaka tickets per player
Men's Doubles Intermediate (Below 4.0)
The Men's Doubles Intermediate was the largest field of the tournament at 40 pairs and delivered a three-game final to match. Tew Cheng Jie and Lee Kok Qing edged out Oswald and Khaw Wei Huan 15-13, 12-15, 15-13, with both pairs pushing all the way to a deciding game. Brandon Fong, Jay Shern, and Leonarrd Ng finished third.
Notably, Khaw Wei Huan reached the final of two separate categories across the weekend, having also been runner-up in the Mixed Doubles Intermediate on Day 2 alongside Voon Suwen.
Place | Pair | Final Score |
Gold | Tew Cheng Jie / Lee Kok Qing | 15-13, 12-15, 15-13 |
Silver | Oswald / Khaw Wei Huan | 13-15, 15-12, 13-15 |
Bronze | Brandon Fong Jay Shern / Leonarrd Ng | 15-5, 15-6 |
Men's Doubles Intermediate Prize
- RM2,000 in cash
- Two Facolos Pickleball Bags
- Two After Spine Care packages
- Two Gintell Eye Massagers
- Two Nivea Gift Packs
- Two VitaHealth Gift Boxes
- Two Skechers apparel vouchers worth RM200 each
- Two Encore Melaka tickets per player
- Two RM500 AirAsia MOVE SNAP Travel Vouchers
Women's Doubles Novice (Below 3.0)
The Women's Doubles Novice final went three games across a field of 26 pairs. Chong Yi Thong and Ong Ke Rou (Pickle Nakal) came from a first-game loss to beat Yap Yu Thong and Senie Liew Sam Ye 12-15, 15-8, 15-11. Tam Wee Wey and Chung Jin Yee finished third.
Place | Pair | Final Score |
Gold | Chong Yi Thong / Ong Ke Rou (Pickle Nakal) | 12-15, 15-8, 15-11 |
Silver | Yap Yu Thong / Senie Liew Sam Ye | 15-12, 8-15, 11-15 |
Bronze | Tam Wee Wey / Chung Jin Yee | 15-10, 15-12 |
Women's Doubles Novice Prize
- RM1,600 in cash
- Two After Spine Care packages
- Two Gintell eye massagers
- Two Nivea gift packs
- Two VitaHealth Gift Boxes
- Two Novela Apparel cash vouchers worth RM400 each
- Two Encore Melaka tickets per player
- A 2D1N stay at The RuMa Hotel and Residences
- Two RM500 AirAsia MOVE SNAP Travel Vouchers
Open Gender Junior Doubles (U16)
The junior category brought 12 pairs to the court and closed out the tournament's competitive schedule. Ethan Chan and Brandon Basas won the U16 Open Gender Junior Doubles title with a clean 15-6, 15-8 sweep over Elton Liew Ze Thong and Darius Foo. Louis Woo and Raziq Rusyaidi finished third.
Place | Pair | Final Score |
Gold | Ethan Chan / Brandon Basas | 15-6, 15-8 |
Silver | Elton Liew Ze Thong / Darius Foo | 6-15, 8-15 |
Bronze | Louis Woo / Raziq Rusyaidi | 14-15, 9-15 |
Open Gender Junior Doubles
- Trophy and medals
- RM600 in cash
- two 2D1N stays at LegoLand Resort with four Triple Park tickets
- Two Gintell eye massagers
- Two Nivea Gift Packs
- Two VitaHealth Gift Boxes
Closing the Weekend
Speaking at the prize-giving ceremony, Oriental Daily Sdn Bhd director of editorial coordination Pattrik Ting thanked the tournament's sponsors for making the event possible. He highlighted Gold Sponsors redONE Mobile and Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre, alongside Agrobank, Honda Malaysia, and RHB Insurance.
Malaysia Pickleball Association ad-hoc committee member Datuk Dr Wan Khalik Wan Mohamed pointed to the junior turnout as a sign of the sport's trajectory. He noted that pickleball is no longer just for older adults and expressed hope that the game could eventually feature at the SEA Games, Asian Games, or the Olympics:
“Many people still see pickleball as a sport for older adults, but the strong participation from children and young players here shows the sport is growing. This is a positive sign for pickleball,”
With 40 pairs in the Men's Doubles Intermediate alone and seven categories contested across three days, the ODN Malaysia Open 2026 made its case as one of the biggest domestic pickleball events the country has seen.
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