Solid show: Malaysia’s men doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik march into in the All-England final in Birmingham on Saturday . — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star
Fajar-Rian were also in their element as they outpaced Takuro Hoki-Yugo Koyabashi of Japan with a superb 21-18, 21-18 win. National coaching director Rexy Mainaky, who was also the coach when Kien Keat-Boon Heong won 17 years ago, is praying for a strong finish. "It's always nice when you see your players enjoy the game - that's what I've seen in Aaron-Wooi Yik this whole week."