Nur Izzuddin Rumsani and Goh Sze Fei captured the men’s doubles title at the Indonesia Open Badminton Championships held at Istora Senayan, Jakarta on June 7, 2026. They defeated the Indonesian pair Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin in a three-set final, 13-21, 21-19, 21-10 [1].
This victory ended an 18-year drought for Malaysia in the Indonesia Open men’s doubles event. The last Malaysian duo to win the title was Zakry Abdul Latif and Fairuzizuan Tazari in 2008 [1].
To reach the final, Nur Izzuddin and Goh overcame the world No. 1 Korean pair Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae in a 56-minute semifinal match on June 6. They won 21-18, 17-21, 21-16 to stun the champions and book their spot in the final [2].
The Indonesian finalists, Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin, had defeated Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani in the semifinals to reach the championship match [2].
This season, Nur Izzuddin and Goh Sze Fei have played in three BWF World Tour finals, including winning the Indonesian Masters in January 2026, showing consistent top-level form [2].
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil praised the pair for their "extraordinary fighting spirit," saying, "Thank you for your extraordinary fighting spirit in ending Malaysia's 18-year wait to once again lift the Indonesia Open men's doubles title and make the nation proud. All Malaysians are always behind you two" [1].
Following their Indonesia Open triumph, Nur Izzuddin and Goh Sze Fei will look to maintain their momentum in upcoming international events this badminton season.
