Malaysia Dominates Indonesia Masters 2026 with Three Titles

JAKARTA – It was a glorious Sunday for Malaysian badminton as the national contingent stormed the Istora Senayan, capturing three out of five titles at the Indonesia Masters 2026. In a display of doubles dominance, Malaysia swept the Mixed Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Men’s Doubles categories, marking one of the nation’s most successful outings in the BWF World Tour Super 500 event.

While the host nation Indonesia and powerhouse China salvaged pride with one singles title each, the day belonged to the Jalur Gemilang, with the Malaysian camp celebrating a rare hat-trick of victories on foreign soil.

Chen/Toh Spark the Revival

The winning momentum began in the Mixed Doubles, where third seeds Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei displayed immense grit to overcome Denmark’s formidable pairing of Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra Bøje.

Despite dropping the first game 15–21, the Malaysians refused to buckle. Chen’s aggressive net play and Toh’s energetic court coverage turned the tide in the second game. The rubber set saw them totally dismantle the Danish defense, winning 15–21, 21–17, 21–11 in a 57-minute battle. This victory serves as a significant confidence booster for the pair, who have been hunting for a major podium finish since late last season.

Pearly/Thinaah Retain Top Form

In the Women’s Doubles, top seeds Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan were crowned champions without lifting a racket on finals day. Their opponents, the Japanese duo Arisa Igarashi and Miyu Takahashi, were forced to concede a walkover due to an injury sustained by Igarashi during the semifinals.

While it was an anti-climactic end to their campaign, the result justifies Pearly and Thinaah’s top billing. The pair had been in imperious form throughout the week, dropping only one game en route to the final, and this title cements their status as one of the world’s premier pairings.

Sze Fei/Izzuddin Silence the Home Crowd

The icing on the cake came in the Men’s Doubles. Fourth seeds Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin faced the daunting task of playing against the Indonesian rising stars Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin, backed by the vociferous “Istora Boyz” crowd.

However, the experienced Malaysian pair showed nerves of steel. They edged a tight first game 21–19 before dominating the second, sealing the match 21–13 in just 37 minutes. Their ability to neutralize the Indonesians’ fast-paced attack was key, silencing the home supporters and securing Malaysia’s third title of the day.

Consolation for Hosts and China

The host nation did not go empty-handed. In the Men’s Singles, Indonesia’s eighth seed Alwi Farhan delivered a masterclass, demolishing Thailand’s Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul. The match was a one-sided affair, with Alwi winning 21–5, 21–6 in a blistering 25 minutes, signaling his readiness to step up as Indonesia’s next singles hope.

Meanwhile, in Women’s Singles, Olympic champion Chen Yufei of China proved too strong for Thai prodigy Pitchamon Opatniputh. Though the young Thai pushed the first game to a deuce, Chen’s experience prevailed, winning 23–21, 21–13.

A Golden Start to 2026

For Malaysia, leaving Jakarta with three titles is a dream start to the 2026 season. The clean sweep in the doubles departments suggests that the restructuring of the national training setup is bearing fruit, giving fans plenty of hope as the tour moves toward the prestigious All England Open later this year.

Summary of Results – Indonesia Masters 2026 Finals