Bangkok: Defending champion Mohd Juwaidi Mazuki secured his place in the men's individual compound final at the SEA Games Thailand 2025 after a composed performance at the Sports Authority of Thailand. Mohd Juwaidi, who had a bye in the round of 16, narrowly defeated teammate Muhammad Aiman Syafiq Mohd Tariki 147(10+)-147(10) in a tense quarterfinal tiebreak. He then carried his momentum into the semifinals, overcoming Indonesia's Rinaldi Sostar 145-142, to reach the gold medal match scheduled for Thursday.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ng Sui Kim progressed to the women's compound bronze medal match after a mixed performance. She prevailed over compatriot Fatin Nurfatehah Mat Salleh 143-141 in the round of 16 and defeated Laos' Kamkeo Phone 145-135 in the quarterfinals. However, she fell short against Indonesia's Nurisa Dian, losing 143-145 in the semifinals. Sui Kim will compete in the bronze medal playoff on Thursday.
In weightlifting, Muhammad Erry Hidayat delivered a commendable performance, securing a silver medal in the men's 65 kg final at the Chonburi cluster. He lifted a total of 336 kg, comprising 149 kg in the snatch and 187 kg in the clean and jerk, finishing second to Indonesia's Rizki Juniansyah, who dominated with 365 kg. Thailand's Natthawut Suepsan took bronze with 335 kg. In the women's 63 kg final, Nur Syazwani Radzi placed fifth with a combined lift of 204 kg. The Philippines' Elreen Ann Ando won gold with 229 kg.
In cricket, Malaysia's men's team continued their winning streak by defeating the Philippines by four wickets in the men's T10 campaign at the Asian Institute of Technology. Meanwhile, the national women's squad opened their T20 campaign with a victory over Indonesia by 18 runs in Group B at the TerdThai Cricket Grounds. Malaysia tops the group and will face the Philippines in their final group match on Wednesday.
Malaysia's e-sports team will face the Philippines in the Mobile Legends Bang Bang finals at Sala Phra Kieo, Chulalongkorn University. The team reached the final following a 3-1 victory over Myanmar in the semi-finals and a 3-0 win against Thailand in the quarter-finals.
In road cycling, Malaysian cyclists Kee Zhe Yie and Muhammad Nur Aiman Rosli did not secure medals in the men's individual time trial in Nakhon Nayok. Zhe Yie finished eighth with a time of 1 hour 11 minutes and 46 seconds, while Muhammad Nur Aiman was ninth at 1:12:44. Thailand's Chawchiangkwang Peerapol claimed gold with 1:07:28, Phounsavath Ariya of Laos took silver with 1:07:53, and Indonesia's Cahyadi Aiman won bronze with 1:08:18.