Malaysia beats Indonesia 2-0 to reach Suhandinata Cup final

Malaysia advanced to the final of the 2026 Suhandinata Cup with a 2-0 victory over Indonesia at the Cairo Hall Complex indoor stadium in Egypt on 9 October. The defeat ended Indonesia’s campaign in the junior world team championship at the semi-final stage.

Indonesia initially moved ahead in the first game when Fardhan Rainanda Joe led Wei Jie Tiew 11-6. The women’s doubles pairing of Atresia Naufa Candani and Aurelia Syakira Putri then lost 17-22, before Jolin Angelia restored Indonesia’s advantage at 33-32.

Malaysia regained the lead as Indonesian mixed doubles players Moses Andar Simanjuntak and Reya Azzahra Yulianti lost 43-44. Faizal Pangestu and Anju Siahaan subsequently went down 49-55 in men’s doubles, leaving Indonesia one game behind.

In the second game, Fardhan lost 7-11 to Tiew, while Atresia partnered Halifia Usni Pratiwi in an 11-22 defeat. Jolin fell 28-33 against Carine Tee, and Moses and Reya lost 37-44. Faizal and Anju’s 42-55 defeat against Isyraf Hafizin and Ahmad Redzuan completed Malaysia’s win. Malaysia will meet either China or Thailand in the final.