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Malaysia faced elimination in the preliminary stage of the Uber Cup following a 5-0 defeat to Thailand.
Siti Nurshuhaini Azman was defeated 21-5 21-8 by world No. 20 Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the third singles.
Another member of the 2021 squad, K Letshanaa, met a similar fate, suffering a 21-17 21-6 defeat at the hands of Supanida Katethong in the first singles match.
Thailand, the runners-up in 2018, furthered their advantage with Rawinda Prajongjai and Jongkolphan Kittitharakul, overpowering Go Pei Kee and Teoh Mei Xing 21-10 21-14.
Debutante Wong Ling Ching on the other hand succumbed to a 21-11 21-15 defeat to Pornpawee Chochuwong.
Tan Zhing Yi-Chan Wen Tse lost to Laksika Kanlaha-Pathaimas Muenwong 21-12 21-8.