National women’s singles Wong Ling Ching secured her semifinal spot with a battling performance at the SEA Games 2025 in Patthum Thani today.

Ling Ching defeated Indonesia’s world No. 82 Ni Kadek Dhinda Amartya Pratiwi 21-11 21-17 in the second round in Gymnasium 4, Thamasat University Rangsit Campus.

It was the Malaysian’s first ever win over Ni Kadek in two meetings.

In the women's doubles, top seeds Pearly Tan-M Thinaah advanced to the last four after edging home favorites Benyapa Aimsaard-Sapsiree Taerattanachai 21-11 21-14 in 38 minutes.

Malaysia continued strong momentum across men’s doubles, mixed doubles and men’s singles departments.

World No. 3 and third seeds Chen Tang Jie–Toh Ee Wei continued their solid run as they defeated Singapore’s world No. 25 pair Terry Hee Yong Kai–Jin Yujia 21–12 21–14 in 34 minutes.

World No. 2 Aaron Chia–Soh Wooi Yik also delivered a clinical performance, overcoming Thailand’s Supak Jomkoh–Kittinupong Kedren 21–16 21–16 in 46 minutes.

Second seeds and world No. 5 Man Wei Chong–Tee Kai Wun added to Malaysia’s winning momentum with a 21–16 21–19 victory over Thailand’s world No. 49 pair Peeratchai Sukphun–Pakkapon Teeraratsakul.

In the men’s singles, Justin Hoh defeated Thailand’s Kantaphon Wangcharoen 21–17 21–15 in 54 minutes, while fourth seed Leong Jun Hao overcame Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul 21–18 21–16 in 48 minutes.

There were, however, a few setbacks.

Mixed doubles pair Hoo Pang Ron–Chen Su Yin exited in the quarterfinals after losing 12–21 15–21 to second seeds Dechapol Puavaranukroh–Supissara Paewsampran.

In the women’s singles, Letshanaa fell 18–21 13–21 to Indonesia’s top seed Putri Kusuma Wardani.

Women’s doubles second seeds Go Pei Kee–Teoh Mei Xing were also upset by Indonesia’s world No. 59 pair Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma–Meilysa Trias Puspitasari 21–15 21–12.