Hannah Congratulates Wei Chong-Kai Wun On Malaysia Masters Triumph
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) – Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has congratulated national men's doubles pair Man Wei Chong–Tee Kai Wun for clinching the Malaysia Masters 2025 title today, marking Malaysia's first home victory in the category after 12 years.
The pair triumphed in a thrilling three-game final at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil overcoming compatriots and 2022 world champions Aaron Chia–Soh Wooi Yik with a score of 21-12, 15-21, 21-16.
Hannah noted that this was the pair's second title of the year, having previously won the Indonesia Masters 2025 in January.
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