MMOA raises RM100,500 for Buddhist group through badminton tournament

Justin Ong

5 June 2024 at 10:43 am·2-min read

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — MMOA Malaysia said it raised RM100,500 in donations during its Badminton For Charity tournament last weekend, with the funds going to Malaysia Ban Foo Buddhist Organisation for the construction of a monastery in Ulu Tiram, Johor.

The event took place on June 2 at the Tropicana Badminton Academy in Sg Buloh, in conjunction with MMOA Malaysia’s fifth anniversary.

“We are thrilled by the overwhelming support and generosity shown by everyone involved,” said Angeline Ngoi, the organising chairman.

MMOA Malaysia said it initially raised RM68,888.88 on the day of the tournament, before additional donations brought the total to RM100,500.00.

The tournament also saw the participation of badminton stars including ex-world no.1 Datuk Foo Kok Keong, ex Thomas Cupper Ong Ewe Hock, and current professional Cheam June Wei, among others

A total of 132 players competed across four categories: Men’s Doubles Corporate, Men’s Doubles Open, Mixed Doubles Open, and a 3 vs 3 fun game.

The tournament was backed by main sponsor myNews and gold sponsors Chew Ngoi & Co and SB Elektrik & Elektronik Sdn Bhd.

The category winners were:

Corporate Men’s Doubles

Champion: Zen Bath Sdn Bhd - Lee Lip Voon and Wong Keng Liang

Runner up: T&B - Ng Chee Chong and Soo Jun Jien

Semi Finalist: Ancom SBC - Lee Cheun Wei and Ong Ewe Hock

SB1-Choo Tuck Seng and Lekgor

Men’s Doubles Open

Champion: Lye Jun Cheng and Wai Wanda

Runner up: Jaddon Lim Kai Jun and Joseph Lim Kai Pin

Semi Finalist: Chang Jing Wei and Cheong Chien Shen

Ong Jia Juen and Wong Wei Phin

Mixed Doubles Open

Champion: Sim Juei Kee and Joan Ong

Runner up: Low Chin Yee and Lim Soo Wen

Semi Finalist: Yap Wai Lek and Juliana Chan Sook Nee

Ng Chun Boon and Loraine Waterson

3 vs 3 Fun Game

Champion: Ivan Teo, Kok and Juliet Chan

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