An Se-young of South Korea clinched her third consecutive Malaysia Open title with a hard-fought 21-15, 24-22 victory over China's Wang Zhiyi. An demonstrated incredible resilience, especially in the second game where she overturned a significant 19-13 deficit to win in straight sets. Her ability to remain calm under pressure once again proved why she is the dominant force in women's badminton.

An, who won 11 BWF World Tour events last year, stated that she plays with confidence and does not focus solely on titles. Her victory in Kuala Lumpur sets a strong tone for her 2026 season. Meanwhile, Chinese pairs Tan Ning and Liu Shengshu (Women's Doubles) and Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping (Mixed Doubles) also secured titles, showcasing China's continued depth in the doubles categories.