Six Malaysian men’s doubles pairs were in action, delivering a mix of convincing victories and hard-fought losses.

World No. 5 Man Wei Chong–Tee Kai Wun started strong, defeating Taiwan’s Chiang Chien Wei–Wu Hsuan Yi 23-21 21-16 to move into the next round.

Lau Yi Sheng–Lim Tze Jian faced a tough challenge against Indonesia’s top pair Fajar Alfian–Muhammad Shohibul Fikri, going down 10-21 15-21.

Goh V Shem–Choi Sol Gyu advanced comfortably with a straight-games win over New Zealand’s Raphael Chris Deloy–Adam Jefrey, 21-8 21-13.

Malaysia’s second-seeded pair Goh Sze Fei–Nur Izzuddin Rumsani impressed with a dominant 21-10 21-10 victory over Taiwan’s Zhi Wei He–Huang Jui Hsuan to book their Round of 16 spot.

Azriyn Ayub–Tan Wee Kiong battled hard but fell 19-21 21-13 20-22 to Denmark’s Christian Faust Kjær–Rasmus Kjær in a tight three-game duel.

Closing the day, Choong Hon Jian–Haikal Nazri delivered a commanding 21-10, 21-13 win over Taiwan’s World No. 12 Lee Jhe Huei–Yang Po Hsuan to advance.