Soniia passes stern test as Malaysia reach mixed team final


Lynchpin: Lee Chong Wei defeated Rajiv Ouseph 21-18, 21-16 in the men’s singles tie to clinch the winning point for Malaysia.

DEFENDING champions Malaysia reached the mixed team final after a thumping 3-0 win over England.

And it was debutant Soniia Cheah who stole the show.

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