KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — National men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao pulled off an upset by defeating world number 11 Kodai Naraoka of Japan in the opening round of the Indonesia Open at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, today.

The world number 27 secured a 21-17, 21-17 victory in 50 minutes to advance to the second round of the prestigious Super 1000 tournament.

The win marked Jun Hao’s fifth victory over Naraoka in their seven career meetings.

Jun Hao will next face either third seed Anders Antonsen of Denmark or France’s Alex Lanier for a place in the quarter-finals.

Malaysia also had reason to cheer in the men’s doubles when world number eight pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani advanced to the second round after overcoming Singapore’s Wesley Koh Eng Keat-Junsuke Kubo in straight games.

The independent pair won 21-17, 21-16 and will next take on either England’s Ben Lane-Sean Vendy or Japan’s Takumi Nomura-Yuichi Shimogami in the second round.

However, it was a disappointing day for Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub Azriyn-Tan Wee Kiong, who bowed out in the first round after suffering an 18-21, 10-21 defeat to India’s Hariharan Amsakarunan-M R Arjun.

Also enduring an early exit were mixed doubles pair Jimmy Wong-Cheng Su Yin, who fell 19-21, 18-21 to China’s world number one Feng Yan Zhe-Huang Dong Ping in a 45-minute contest.

The first-round action will continue tomorrow with several Malaysian representatives set to begin their campaigns, including top men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah. — Bernama

HONOLULU, June 15 — Veteran Mandopop singer David Huang has died at the age of 61, his family said in a statement issued through a lawyer.

The Straits Times reported that Huang died on June 2 at his sister’s home in Honolulu, Hawaii, although the cause of death was not disclosed.

His sisters Consulina Wong and Joann Wong said in their statement that “for decades, Mr David Huang has enriched countless lives with his extraordinary musical talent, boundless passion and innate ability to connect people across the world.”

“On behalf of his family, we would like to express our sincere gratitude once again for everyone’s love and support for Mr Huang over the years.”

Huang, who was hospitalised in August 2022 for sudden cardiac discomfort and underwent a cardiac catheterisation, had previously said he did not suffer from chronic illness.

He was born in Hong Kong and moved to Hawaii at the age of three before entering the Mandopop industry in 1988.

He became known for hits such as You Make Me Drunk and Let Everyone Heartbroken, and he won accolades including Best Arranger at the Golden Melody Awards.

According to the family statement, Huang relocated from Taiwan to Hawaii in December 2025 to live with his sisters, who are listed as the sole heirs to his estate.

The statement also said that his musical assets are being managed by the law firm that issued the announcement.

Huang’s long‑time girlfriend and manager Vicky Chao disputed the statement when contacted by a Chinese media outlet, saying the appointment of the law firm and the statement itself “are not legal,” and she vowed to pursue legal action.