The World No 13 took 81 minutes to defeat world No. 2 Hania El Hammamy of Egypt 11-9, 5-11, 13-11, 12-14, 11-8.

Soon Huat-Lai Jemie produced a flawless performance to overcome Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei 21-16, 21-13 in straight sets.

The implications of hosting such a mega event at this period are heavy while the benefits are still unclear.

The loss saw Malaysia, leading Group D, relegated to third spot in the group on goal difference but level on six points with leaders Oman and Kyrgyzstan.

Hannah said if more input is needed, then there is a possibility a decision could go beyond Friday.

It was a tight contest in the second set as both pairs fought neck and neck and tied at 10-10.

Fahmi Fadzil records appreciation for Khalid Samad who resigned as the club's president on Friday

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stresses that the decision on hosting cannot be postponed as time is running short for CGF.

She hopes to break into the top 15 of the Professional Squash Association World Rankings by June.

The inter-state league is believed to have been disbanded in the mid-2000s due to the lack of participation and financial woes.
