Rafiq Ismail and Qurratu'ain Izdihar are the Malaysian Open 2026 champions. They won the men's and women's open divisions of the 44th Malaysian International Open, with the step-ladder finals bowled on 7 June 2026 at Sunway Mega Lanes, Sunway Pyramid.
Malaysian Open 2026 results
For Rafiq, it was a third Malaysian Open title, MTBC said. Chong Jun Foo finished second and Darren Ong third. Meanwhile, Qurratu'ain, tagged PELAPIS (development squad) on the results, finished ahead of podium squad bowler Adania Redzwan.
| Division | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Open | Rafiq Ismail (MAS) | Chong Jun Foo | Darren Ong |
| Women's Open | Qurratu'ain Izdihar (MAS) | Adania Redzwan (MAS) | Veronica Souza |
| Men's Graded | Sushanor Sihanor | Chong Yew Jin | Phanupong Permpimol (THA) |
| Women's Graded | Nur Fathi Fatihah (ABAS Sarawak) | Adriana Ramiza Ramulo (ABAS Sarawak) | Nur Nais Zharifah |
Sarawak had a strong week in the graded events, too. ABAS Sarawak bowlers took first and second in the women's graded division. MTBC's report did not give final scores for the open divisions, so we have not listed them.
A big field at Sunway
The tournament ran from 25 May to 7 June. Youth and senior events came first, then the open and graded divisions. The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) counted 713 competitors, with 208 from 17 countries. In addition, the prize fund reached RM450,550.
OCM deputy president Datuk Wira Dr Nur Azmi Ahmad officiated the finals. At the same ceremony, the Ministry of Youth and Sports presented MTBC with a RM135,000 Sports Matching Grant.
What it means and what's next
The Malaysian Open is the biggest date on the local calendar. So a home win for both a podium star and a development bowler is good news for depth ahead of the 2027 SEA Games in Kuching.
Rafiq kept his form, too. Two weeks later he won a third straight KL International Open. He is also in the Malaysian squad at the 2026 IBF World Cup in Munich. For more dates, see our bowling competitions calendar. You can also read more Malaysian bowling news or meet the players on our athletes page.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Malaysian Open 2026?
Rafiq Ismail won the men's open and Qurratu'ain Izdihar won the women's open. The step-ladder finals took place on 7 June 2026 at Sunway Mega Lanes.
How many Malaysian Open titles has Rafiq Ismail won?
Three. MTBC described the 2026 men's open as his third Malaysian International Open title.
How big was the 2026 event?
The Olympic Council of Malaysia reported 713 competitors, including 208 from 17 countries, and a prize fund of RM450,550.
When is the next Malaysian Open?
The ABF 2027 calendar lists the 45th edition in Petaling Jaya from 23 May to 6 June 2027. Check MTBC for entry details closer to the date.
