27th March, P.Jaya: Annop Arromsaranon from Thailand struck the second perfect game of the 26th Sports Toto-MAS Malaysian International Open Bowling Championship at Pyramid Megalanes, Sunway Lagoon Resort and won RM50,000 cash award sponsored by AVIVA Insurance.

Annop was bowling in lanes 25 and 26 at the 8.00pm qualifying squad in the Men's Open category when he struck 12 perfect strikes for the RM50,000 cash award sponsored by AVIVA Insurance (Malaysia). He started his qualifying with a 214 in the first game and got the perfect game in the second. After that he did a poor 195 and a 157 for a total of only 867. He was so taken off by the perfect game that he probably could not concentrate.

Annop would pocket the whole of the RM50,000 if no one else score another perfect game during the last two days of the tournament. The first perfect game of an EON TD2000 Vintage Car worth RM190,000 was won by Filipino Biboy Rivera just yesterday.

The qualifying will end this evening at 12.30am and the Milo International Youth Masters finals will commence tomorrow morning

(28th March) followed by the Men's and Ladies' Open Masters finals first block in the afternoon at 1.00pm.

Story and photos by Terence Yaw, Asst. Hon. Secretary/MTBC

27th March, P.Jaya: Reigning European champion, Kirsten Penny of England topped the Ladies' Open Masters qualifying table of the 26th Sports Toto-MAS Malaysian International Open Bowling Championship at Pyramid Megalanes, Sunway Lagoon Resort this afternoon while perfect boy, Biboy Rivera maintains pole in Men's division.

SUKMA Gold medallist, Zandra Azeila of Malaysia made the local pool of the Ladies Open Masters finals in thirteenth position. She displodged her more senior teammate, Yazlin Razlan in the process.

Sharon Chai's top position does not look threatened after the 6.30pm squad at press time followed by Low Poh Lian in second while Sportswoman of the Year, Shalin Zulkifli occupied third spot.

In the overseas pool, reigning European champion, Kirsten Penny of England shot to the top with lines of 207, 258, 225 and 223 for a superb 913 total. She was ahead of AVIVA ABT 2002 Hong Kong leg champion, Hiroko Shimizu from Japan on 903. Overnight leader, Yap Seok Kim of Singapore dropped to third with 892.

There were a string of near perfect games yesterday after Filipino's Biboy Rivera's first perfect game shot at 2.30pm. Singapore's Evelyn Chan missed by just a single pin when she shot 299 in her second game qualifying. She ended up with only 828 but she bowled another squad and bettered her score to 888. She had lines of 231, 209, 190 and 258.

Sarah Yap also had a near perfect game too. She had 11 consecutive strikes but hit only 7 pins in her last crucial throw and ended with 297. She was bowling in the Trios partnering Wendy Chai and Lai Kin Ngoh. Her two games total eventually help the team to top the Ladies' Trios with 1325 total.

The perfect game by Filipino Biboy Rivera shot yesterday has allowed him to maintain his lead in the Men's Open overseas pool. His score of 1071 was 51 pins ahead of Abdulla Al-Qatan's 1021 scored early in the qualifying rounds. Top Indonesian bowler, Ryan Lalisang took third spot with 1003.

There was no change in the local pool with Daniel Lim still in the lead followed by Mustafa Yassin in second and Jonathan Lim in third. Finland's top bowler, Kimmo Lethonen just made the mixed pool in 9th with 916 only to find himself dropping two spots after his fellow-countrymen, Pasi Marjamaki score 920 to take 10th place. AVIVA ABT 2002 Grand Slam finalist, Duane Camacho of Guam also qualified in 13th in the overseas pool. Reigning World Tenpin Masters champion, Tore Torgersen is comfortably in the finals taking up 2nd in the mixed pool except 2002 AMF World Cup champion, Mika Luoto still struggling to make the cut.

The qualifying will end this evening at 12.30am and the Milo International Youth Masters finals will commence tomorrow morning (28th March) followed by the Men's and Ladies' Open Masters finals first block in the afternoon at 1.00pm.

Story and photos by Terence Yaw, Asst. Hon. Secretary/MTBC

26th March, P.Jaya: Biboy Rivera from the Philippines scored the First Perfect Game of the 26th Sports Toto-MAS Malaysian International Open Bowling Championship at Pyramid Megalanes, Sunway Lagoon Resort en-route to the top of the Men's Open Masters qualifying table. Biboy will drive away an EON TD2000 Vintage Car worth RM190,000 for his effort.

The 29 year-old Filipino, who together with his family, runs a construction company back in Manila was overjoyed with the perfect game he shot at the 2.30pm squad. It was his 18th perfect game since taking up the game almost 10 years ago.

The Filipino was awesome this afternoon when he took to the lanes. He started off with a perfect game of 300 in the first game. The excitement of the perfect game shook him so much that he scored 214 in the second. After after getting over it, he cam back strongly to score 267 and rounded up an almost perfect day with 290 in the final game for an incredible 1061. He now leads the Men's Open Masters overall and overseas pool pushing down Abdulla Al-Qatan from Qatar to second on 1021. Indonesia's Ryan Lalisang is third with 1003.

There only one change in the local pool. Ex-international, Kamarul Azwan from Selangor made the finals in 10th position while 2002 National champion, Daniel Lim still maintaining top spot with Mustafa Yassin in second and Jonathan Lim in third.

AVIVA ABT winner, Yap Seok Kim from Singapore took over the lead with 892 ahead of World Youth Gold medallist, Wang Yu Ling from Taipei in second with 882. Overnight leader Wang Ya Ting dropped to third with 873.

In the local pool, there is no change in the local pool with Sharon Chai still occupying top spot with her 903 followed by ex-international, Low Poh Lian in second with 898. Three-time Asian Ranked No. 1 and AVIVA ABT Grand Slam champion, Shalin took third with 881. She is just taking a couple of days break before going back to the lanes to try and improve on her score. Wendy Chai (878), Lai Kin Ngoh (872), Choy Poh Lai (868) took 4th to 6th respectively while Yaliza Razlan (860), Tang Joh Six (859), Vivien Khoo (856), Sarah Yap (855) and Yazlin Razlan (792) are asured of the place in the finals.

Korea's 15 year-old Choi Bok-Eum still tops the Men's Graded division on 946 while Filipino lass, Lucy Cheng has taken over the lead in the Ladies Graded division 876.

Johan Bin Jamaluddin of Selangor tops the Boy's Open local pool with Korea's Oh Shin Young leading the overseas pool. 6th Asian Schools-bound, Sharon Koh of Selangor tops the Girl's Open local pool while Saowapha Kunaksorn of Thailand leads the overseas pool.

The qualifying will end tomorrow 27th March and the Milo International Youth Masters finals will commence in the morning of 28th March followed by the Men's and Ladies' Open Masters finals first block in the afternoon.

Story and photos by Terence Yaw, Asst. Hon. Secretary/MTBC

25th March, P.Jaya: Ryan Leonard Lalisang of Indonesia staked his claim for the title last night to take second spot in the overseas pool on Day 9 of the 26th Sports Toto-MAS Malaysian International Open at Pyramid Megalanes, Sunway Lagoon Resort.

Scores are coming in thick and fast as the 26th Sports Toto-MAS Malaysian International Open Bowling Champion enter into the 9th day at Pyramid Megalanes, Sunway Lagoon Resorts where all the overseas bowlers are scrambling to get into the masters finals.

Qatar's Abdulla Al-Qatan still tops the Men's Open Masters qualifying overseas table with a score of 1021. Indonesia's top bowler, Ryan Leonard Lalisang was awesome last night when he set the lanes on fire with a score of 1003. The 22 year-old had lines of 247, 262, 226 and 268 to take second spot. Taipei's Tsai Ting Yun dropped to third with his 997 scored yesterday afternoon. Former AMF World Cup champion and winner to two AVIVA ABT titles, Tom Hahl of Singapore improved over his score to move up to 4th with 994 while Singapore Open champion, Bandar Al-Shafi remained in 5th spot with 988.

AVIVA ABT Korea Leg and 2002 Malaysian National champion, Daniel Lim's top position remained intact since Sunday. His score of 964 lead the local pool. Mustafa Yassin, who changed his spinning style bowling to hooked ball style did well to be placed second with 937 while Jonathan Lim taking third place on 932. Ex-international and SEA Gold medallist, Ricky Chen was the only entry into the local pool when he scored 875 for 10th position.

Thirteen bowlers from the local pool, thirteen from the overseas pool, 12 from the mixed pool (local and overseas) plus the defending champion, Saeed Al-Hajri of Qatar totalling 39 bowlers will qualify for the finals on Friday, 28th March.

In the Ladies division, there is no change in the local pool with Sharon Chai still occupying top spot with her 903 followed by ex-international, Low Poh Lian in second with 898. Three-time Asian Ranked No. 1 and AVIVA ABT Grand Slam champion, Shalin took third with 881. She is just taking a couple of days break before going back to the lanes to try and improve on her score. Wendy Chai (4th-878), Lai Kin Ngoh (5th-872), Choy Poh Lai (6th-868), Yaliza Razlan (7th-860), Tang Joh Six (8th-859), Vivien Khoo (9th-856), Sarah Yap (10th-855) and Yazlin Razlan (11th-792) have all qualified.

Changes are occurring by every squad in the overseas pool for the ladies division. As at 3.30pm squad, Wang Ya Ting from Taipei has taken the lead with a superb 873 with Cookie Lee from Hong Kong improving from 6th to 2nd with 864.

Third place went to Sheanny of Indonesia with a score of 864. World Ranking Masters 2002 champion, Jennifer Tan did well to take 4th spot with 861 ahead of reigning European champion, Kirsten Penny of England in 5th with 831.

Eleven bowlers from the local pool, eleven from the overseas pool, 10 from the mixed pool (local and overseas) plus the defending champion, Kim Soo-Kyung from Korea totalling 33 bowlers will qualify for the finals on Friday, 28th March.

15 year-old Choi Bok-Eum lead the Men's Graded division with 946 he scored yesterday while 6th Asian Schools team member, Zandra Azeila of Selangor topped the Ladies' Graded table. In the Boy's Open division, Johan bin Jamaludin of Selangor topped the local pool with Korea's Oh Shin Young leading the overseas pool. Six from local pool, six from the overseas pool and 12 from the mixed pool will make the finals.

Story and photos by Terence Yaw, Asst. Hon. Secretary/MTBC

24th March, P.Jaya: Bowlers from Taipei were making their presence felt when Tsai Ting Yun qualified second in the overseas pool of the Men's Open Masters qualifying table in the 26th Sports Toto-MAS Malaysian International Open at Pyramid Megalanes, Sunway Lagoon Resort today while Malaysian bowlers also impressed.

Competition if fierce and keen as the 26th Sports Toto-MAS Malaysian International Open Bowling Champion enter into the 8th day at Pyramid Megalanes, Sunway Lagoon Resorts.

Tsai Ting Yun from Chinese Taipei, who lead the Cathay Bowl Super Classic for three blocks but failed to finished amongst the top 3 just last week in Singapore, was in outstanding form when he took to the lanes this afternoon. He recorded lines of 290, 258, 203 and 246 for a total of 997 and occupied second spot in the Men's Open Masters qualifying overseas pool. Abdulla Al-Qatan from Qatar is still maintaining his lead he took the day before on 1021. His teammate and the Singapore International Open 2002 champion, Bandar Al-Shafi is third with 988.

1999 World Cup champion, Ahmed Shaheen of Qatar lies 4th with 972 followed by Commonwealth Championship silver medallist, Shahwall Mustafa in 5th with 965. World Tenpin Masters champion 2002, Tore Torgersen was the only bowler from Europe to have made the overseas qualifying pool with 937 and is placed 8th. Top Finish bowler, Kimmo Lethonen only managed 845 in his first attempt and took 6th in the mixed pool.

Daniel Lim, the 2002 National champion maintained pole position with 964 scored two days ago followed by Mustafa Yassin in second with 937. Jonathan Lim, who returned from Singapore yesterday immediately took to the lanes and did well to take 3rd spot with so did Zulmazran Zulkifli who managed 918 and in 4th. Azidi Ameran also qualified late last night with 911 and in 5th. Meanwhile, the tournament has yet to see a perfect game being scored but the nearest was Alex Liew. He had 8 consecutive strikes in his second game and then 10 consecutive strikes in his last game for a total of 902. His lines was 170, 256, 192 and 284. His effort has placed him in 7th.

In the ladies division, Sharon Chai remained the leader on 903 but ex-international, Low Poh Lian has moved up to second with a fine 898. National champion and three-times Asian Ranked No. 1 Shalin Zulkifli finished 3rd after her return from Singapore. She scored a creditable 881.

Reigning European champion, Kirsten Penny immediately took pole in the overseas pool after she amassed 831 while Huang Tsai Feng from Chinese Taipei finished second with 823. Hong Kong's Cookie Lee did well to take 3rd spot with 810.

The most impressive result of the day was 15 year-old Choi Bok-Eum of Korea. He scored 842 to occupy 4th place in the Boy's Open Masters overseas pool and then he set the lanes on fire when he scored 946 to lead the Men's Graded Masters qualifying table. He had lines of 217, 227, 245 and 257.

Story and photos by Terence Yaw, Asst. Hon. Secretary/MTBC

23rd March, P.Jaya: Ex-internationals Dicky Chew of Kuala Lumpur and Farida Taib of Perak captured the Special Men's and Ladies' Senior Masters titles at the 26th Sports Toto-MAS Malaysian International Open at Pyramid Megalanes, Sunway Lagoon Resort this evening.

The 66 year-old Chew, who was a member of the 1985 Malaysian SEA Games squad took the Men's title with a score of 1353 plus handicap and averaged 210.50 scratch. He had lines of 222, 211, 192, 225, 183, 230 for his well-earned win. Second was Kuala Lumpur's K.H. Lim with a score of 1269 while Qatar's coach, Goran Bergendorff finished third with 1262.

Saruan Mohd (1224) was 4th, Tony Chan (1218) 5th, Albert Poon (1213) took 6th position, Mohd Azhar (1206) of N.Semiblan 7th, ex-international Y.H. Ng (1205) and K.H. Kok (1205) tieing in 8th and S.T. Pank (1198) in 10th.

In the Ladies Senior division, ex-international, Farida Taib from Perak emerged the champion when she amassed 1138 plus handicap well ahead of second-placed Amy Lim of Kuala Lumpur with a score of 1097. Farida, who runs a cafe at Bangsar Bowl, was a member of many international meets doning the colours of Malaysia in her early years of competitive bowling.

Zainab Jiman, a Malaysian Interstate championship Bronse medalist came in third with a score of 1072. Lynnit Thomasz (1065), Dahlia Othman (1052), ex-international Rosalind Leong (1044), Haskie Husin (1027) and Mary Lim (1023) finished 4th to 8th respectively.

Story and photos by Terence Yaw, Asst. Hon. Secretary/MTBC

23rd March, P.Jaya: Qatar bowlers dominated Men's Open Masters qualifying table of the 26th Sports Toto-MAS Malaysian International Open at Pyramid Megalanes, Sunway Lagoon Resort when Abdulla Al-Qatan and Bandar Al-Shafi occupied 1-2 positions while Malaysia's Sharon Chai remained top in the Ladies division.

The 35 year-old Abdulla and a father of an eight month-old baby daughter, was awesome recording lines of 248, 236, 279 and 258 for a total of 1021. The 2001 Bahrain Open Masters champion has now scored the highest 4-games qualifying score of the tournament after 7 days of intensed competition.

Overnight leader and teammate, Bandar Al-Shafi dropped to second with his 988 scored yesterday while 1999 AMF World Cup champion, Ahmed Shaheen improved to third with 972.

Brunei's Shahwall Mustafa, who won a Bronze medal in the Commonwealth Championship in Stirling, Scotland took 4th spot with 965 ahead of another Qatar bowler, Khalifa Khalid who scored 937 in 5th.

Malaysian National champion and a member of the World Tenpin Team Cup champion, Daniel Lim moved up to top the local pool with a score of 964. He had lines of 266, 182, 269 and 247 while Mustafa Yassin impressed to score 937 for second pushing early leader and national rookie, Mohd Nadri to third on 905.

There was not much changes in the Ladies' division with Sharon Chai still in the lead of the Masters qualifying table with 903 followed by Wendy Chai in second with 878. Thirs spot went to Choy Poh Lai with 865.

Meanwhile, Selangor's T.G. Choo took over the lead with a score 930 to take over the lead from Heric Chong with 929 in second and B.B. Liau third on 920. Selangor's Johan Jamaludin topped the Boy's Open Masters qualifying table with 919 while Sharon Koh maintained her pole position with 862.

Qualifying continues until 27th March and the Masters Finals will commence on Friday, 28th March.

Story and photos by Terence Yaw, Asst. Hon. Secretary/MTBC

22nd March, P.Jaya: Bandar Al-Shafi, the Singapore International Open Masters champion lead the Men's Open Masters qualifying table of the 26th Sports Toto-MAS Malaysian International Open at Pyramid Megalanes, Sunway Lagoon Resort while Sharon Chai maintained top in Ladies' division.

Bandar, who was the runner up in the World Ranking Masters 2002 downed 227, 263, 244 and 254 for a total of 988 to take the lead in the overseas pool and the highest score for this tournament so far. Shawall Mustafa, a Doubles Bronze medalist at the Commonwealth Championship in Stirling, Scotland finished second with a superb 965. The only Hong Kong bowler to arrive early was Eric Lau and he immediately took to the lanes to record an impressive 894 for third spot.

Yousef Al-Jabar score 864 to take 4th psotion while Khalifa Khalid finished 5th with 838. World Championship Masters and 1999 AMF World Cup champion, Ahmed Shaheen could only manage 827 in his first attempt and will surely improve on this score later.

There was not much changes in the Ladies' division with Sharon Chai still in the lead of the Masters qualifying table with 903 followed by Wendy Chai in second with 878. Thirs spot went to Choy Poh Lai with 865. Meanwhile, Selangor's Barry Kwan took over the lead with a score 928 to take over the lead from B.B. Liau on 920 followed by Selangor's youth, Zaid Izlan on 912.

Kedah's Nu Syakirah Yeoh heads the Ladies' Graded division with 773 while Zaid Izlan topped the Boy's Open with 859. 6th Asian Schools-bound, Sharon Koh impressed with 862 to take the lead in the Girl's Open division. Qualifying continues until 27th March and the Masters Finals will commence on Friday, 28th March.

Story and photos by Terence Yaw, Asst. Hon. Secretary/MTBC

21st March, P.Jaya: 6th Asian Schools bound, Mohd Nadri took over the lead of the Men's Open Masters qualifying table in the 26th Sports Toto-MAS Malaysian International Open at Pyramid Megalanes, Sunway Lagoon Resort while SHaron Chai maintained top in Ladies' division.

The 18 year-old Mohd Nadri, who finished third in the Malaysian National Selection roll-off two weeks ago, was full of confidence when he reeled off 210, 212, 257, 226 for a total of 905 to overtake early leader, Ang Kean Joo from Selangor. Ang now occupied second spot with 898 while World Tenpin Team Cup World champion member, Jonathan Lim also dropped to third with 885.

The first of the Qatar bowlers took to the lanes this morning. Bandar Al-Shafi of Qatar who took the Singapore International Open in January, was devastating when he had 227, 263, 244 and 254 for a total of 988 to lead the overseas pool as well as overall leader. Bandar had eight consecutive strikes in his second game going for the first perfect game award of an EON TD2000 worth RM190,000 but roll a 6-pin count in the ninth.

Yousef Al-Jabar score 864 to take second spot while Khalifa Khalid finished third with 838. World Championship Masters and 1999 AMF World Cup champion, Ahmed Shaheen could only manage 827 in his first attempt and will surely improve on this score later.

There was not much changes in the Ladies' division with Sharon Chai still in the lead of the Masters qualifying table with 903 followed by Wendy Chai in second with 878. Thirs spot went to Choy Poh Lai with 865.

Meanwhile, Selangor's Barry Kwan took over the lead with a score 928 to take over the lead from B.B. Liau on 920 followed by Selangor's youth, Zaid Izlan on 912.

Kedah's Nu Syakirah Yeoh heads the Ladies' Graded division with 773 while Zaid Izlan topped the Boy's Open with 859. 6th Asian Schools-bound, Sharon Koh impressed with 862 to take the lead in the Girl's Open division. Qualifying continues until 21st March for local bowlers and from the 22nd March, the qualifying rounds will be reserved for outstation and overseas participants. The Masters Finals will commence on Friday, 28th March.

Story and photos by Terence Yaw, Asst. Hon. Secretary/MTBC

20th March, P.Jaya: National kegler, Sharon Chai stormed into the lead of the Ladies' Open Masters qualifying table in the 26th Sports Toto-MAS Malaysian International Open at Pyramid Megalanes, Sunway Lagoon Resort while Ang Kean Joo maintained top in Men's division.

The 20 year-old Sharon from Johor scorched the Pyramid Megalanes during the 2.00pm squad to record lines of 221, 205, 254 and 223 for a total of 903 pinfalls to top the ladies' table. Sharon was a member of the victorious Malaysian Team that was crowned the World champion during the 5th World Tenpin Team Cup in Odense last month.

Wendy Chai, who was also a team member in Odense, moved up from 8th last night to second in the table with a superb 878 and 13 pins ahead of overnight leader, Choy Poh Lai who scored 865 and placed third. Wendy, who had successfully defended the Singapore International Open in January, will definitely be the one to watch.

5th Asian Schools Gold medalist, Yazliza Razlan took fifth spot with a score of 860 while 2000 National champion, Tang Joh Six finished in 6th with 859.

In the men's division, Malaysian National Youth Masters champion, Ang Kean Joo from Selangor maintained his pole position on 898 bowled yesterday. He was ahead 6th Asian Schools-bound, Jonathan Lim in second with 885 while Karry Chang, a Gold medalist in the National Interstate championship took third spot with 877.

National rookie Mohd Nadri, who made the National squad during a National Selection roll-off early this month by finishing 3rd, did well in his first outing in the senior ranks to take 4th spot with 874. Tied in 4th with Mohd Nadri was Lai Chuen Lian from Penang while ex-international and veteran, S.K. Chan occupied 6th place with 871.

Daniel Lim (869), Mustafa Yassin (844), Zulmazran Zulkifli (815) and Ben Heng (801) took 7th to 10th positions respectively.

Qualifying continues until 21st March for local bowlers and from the 22nd March, the qualifying rounds will be reserved for outstation and overseas participants. The Masters Finals will commence on Friday, 28th March.

Story and photos by Terence Yaw, Asst. Hon. Secretary/MTBC

19th March, P.Jaya: Ang Kean Joo, winner the National championship Youth Open Masters title lead the Men's Open Masters qualifying table of the 26th Sports Toto-MAS Malaysian International Open at Pyramid Megalanes, Sunway Lagoon Resort while Choy Poh Lai topped the Ladies' division.

The 22 year-old Ang from Selangor was in devastating form to record lines of 223, 203, 245 and 227 for a total of 898 pinfalls to top the men's table. National kegler, Jonathan Lim came in second just 13 pins away with 885. Jonathan, who was a member of the Malaysian team that won the World Tenpin Team Cup in Odense last month, is hoping to do well here ahead of the 6th Asian Schools Bowling Championship in Penang early next month of which he is a member of the Malaysian Team A.

Another member of the 6th Asian School Team A, Karry Chang from Sarawak took third spot with 877 while ex-international and veteran, S.K. Chan impressed taking fourth spot with 871. Mustafa Yassin took 5th place with 844 followed by national rookie, Mohd Nadri in 6th with 826.

In the ladies division, World Tenpin Team Cup champion, Choy Poh Lai took over the lead after she downed 232, 236, 190 and 207 fopr a total of 865. 2000 National champion, Tang Joh Six of Sarawak came in second with 859 while overnight leader and recently named Selangor Sportswomen of the Year, Shalin Zulkifli took third spot with 858. The three-time Asian Ranked No. 1 for three consecutive years has left for Singapore to compete in the Cathay Bowl Super Classic and will be back on the 22nd March to improve her qualifying score.

Vivien Khoo of Penang did well to score 856 for 4th position followed by Sarah Yap 10 pins away in 5th. Other national keglers, Lai Kin Ngoh (838), Sharon Chai (826) and Wendy Chai (815) have also made the finals from 6th to 8th respectively.

Meanwhile, newcomer B.B. Liau recorded the highest score of the tournament so far when he scored 920 in the Men's Graded division. The spinner from Selangor had lines of 215, 215, 256 and 234 to top the qualifying table. In second spot was Interstate Singles Gold medalist, Sufian Othman from Melaka who totalled 854 over his four games qualifying round. K.H. Lim of Kuala Lumpur took third position with a score of 852.

SportExcel-NSC-Milo-MSSM circuit winner, Zaid Izlan of Selangor lead the Milo International Youth Boy's Open Masters qualifying table with 859 followed by Mervyn Mohamed in second with 842 while Mohd Amirul Syazwan took third spot with 823. Nur Syakirah Yeoh of Selangor lead the Girl's Open with 796 with Charlotte Sak in second with 781 while 9 Pin Tap runner-up, Hee Kar Foong took third with 780.

Qualifying continues until 21st March for local bowlers and from the 22nd March, the qualifying rounds will be reserved for outstation and overseas participants. The Masters Finals will commence on Friday, 28th March.

Story and photos by Terence Yaw, Asst. Hon. Secretary/MTBC

17th March, P.Jaya: Alex Chan from Selangor bagged the 9 Pin Tap opening event of the 26th Sports Toto-MAS Malaysian International Open this evening at Pyramid Megalanes, Sunway Lagoon Resort after scoring 802. Second was Sean Hee with his sister Hee Kar Foong finishing third.

The 21 year-old Alex kicked off his campaign with a superb 280 followed 244 and rounded up with 278 for a total score of 802 to take the top prize of RM800. The former NDP youth trainee hopes to do well in the Malaysian International Open championship, which he will surely now compete with the price money he picked up. Second was Sean Hee who had lines of 199, 288 and 266 for a total of 753 took home RM500 while his sister Hee Kar Foong finished third for RM300 with 751 pinfalls.

Fourth came G.C. Chua on 747, 5th Shahadan Ahmad on 741 and Irsyamsajtria with 724 in 6th.

There were over 90 bowlers who participated in the Special 9 Pin Tap opening event of the 26th Sports Toto-MAS Malaysian International Open and almost all of the participants took advantage of the 50% discount offer on a Masters Qualifying event.

Story and photos by Terence Yaw, Asst. Hon. Secretary/MTBC