Making an exit: Malaysia’s Wong Mew Choo walking off with coach Misbun Sidek after losing her women’s singles semi-final clash with China’s Wang Xin, Jun 27, 2009. GLENN GUAN/The Star
Winning expressions: China’s Zheng Bo-Ma Jin celebrate after winning their mixed doubles semi-final against compatriots Zhang Nan-Pan Pan (below) Malaysia’s Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong rejoice after reaching the men’s doubles final. GLENN GUAN/The Star
Agony and ecstasy: Malaysia’s Tan Chun Seang is down and out as China’s Chen Long (below) rejoices after winning their men’s singles quarter-final clash 21-14, 12-21, 21-16, Jun 26, 2009. GLENN GUAN/The Star
Pair on form: Malaysia’s Koo Kien Keat hitting a return to China’s Sun Junjie-Tao Jiaming as Tan Boon Heong looks on during their men’s doubles quarter-final, Jun 26, 2009. Kien Keat-Boon Heong won 23-25 21-8 21-15. GLENN GUAN/The Star
Veteran’s touch: France’s Pi Hongyan returning a shot to Germany’s Juliane Schenk during their women’s singles quarter-final, Jun 26, 2009. Pi won 21-19 26-24. GLENN GUAN/The Star
Lee Chong Wei outplayed China’s Zhou Wenlong 21-18 21-4 to march into the quater-finals. GLENN GUAN/The Star
China’s Chen Long celebrating his win over Indonesia’s Taufik Hidayat at the Malaysia Open GP Gold in Johor Bharu, Jun 24, 2009. Chen won 21-14 20-22 21-19. GLENN GUAN/The Star
Goh Hao Jian goes for a smash as and Pang Zheng Lin looks on during their qualifying match against K.Yogendran-Yeoh Kay Bin, June 23, 2009. Hao Jian-Zheng Lim won 21-12, 16-21, 21-16 to reach the tournament proper. GLENN GUAN/The Star
Indonesia’s Taufik Hidayat during a training session at the City Stadium in Johor Bharu, Jun 22, 2009. Taufik lost to Lee Chong Wei in the final of the Indonesian Open on Sunday. GLENN GUAN/The Star
Canadian-born Hong Kong-based singer-actor Edison Chen (center) launches his fashion shop Juice along with the co-owner Kevin Poor (left) and local franchise owner Edwin Choong in Kuala Lumpur on June 20, 2009. Hong Kong brand Clot opened the second chapter of their Juice retail concept in Malaysia on June 20 with an appearance from Edison, the Hong Kong celebrity who was embroiled in a sex scandal after hundreds of compromising photos of him with a string of starlets found their way onto the internet. GLENN GUAN/The Star
A CUT ABOVE: Malaysia’s Aruna Santhappan fights for the ball with India’s captain Ramandeep Kaur during their Asian Netball Championship at Bukit Kiara Stadium, Jun 19th, 2009. Malaysia won 78-15. GLENN GUAN/The Star
Malaysia’s captain Nurul Ain Ramlan goes for the ball against India’s Harminder Kaur during their Asian Netball Championship at Bukit Kiara Stadium, Jun 19th, 2009. Malaysia won 78-15. GLENN GUAN/The Star
Malaysia’s Noor Atikah goes for the ball against India’s Rupinder Kaur during their Asian Netball Championship at Bukit Kiara Stadium, Jun 19th, 2009. Malaysia won 78-15. GLENN GUAN/The Star
Indonesia’s Rachmat Latif battles for the ball with Malaysia’s Farderin Kadir and Indonesia’s Elvis Nelson Anes during their friendly match at the Kuala Lumpur football stadium, Jun 13, 2009. Malaysia won 1-0. GLENN GUAN/The Star
Listen to me: Mohd Zaquan celebrates after scoring the only goal of the match for Malaysia. GLENN GUAN/The Star
No let up: Match officials moving in to separate Malaysia’s Mohd Azmi (second right) and Indonesian player Djayusman Triasdi during a heated moment in the match. GLENN GUAN/The Star
Lovely sunset from Kuala Kubu Bharu =)