Euclid Hui crowned the Champion of Division B of Malaysia Open 2019

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Hong Kong Scrabble player Euclid HUI crowned the Champion of Division B of Malaysia Open 2019, with 17 wins and 7 losses. Euclid was awarded 1500 ringgits for his victory.

Euclid Hui (left) receiving the prize money from Alex Tan Ken Seng, Malaysian Scrabble player (right)

Moreover, Owen YIP Tsz Hin, the President of Hong Kong Scrabble Players Association, finished 19th in the tournament with 7 wins.

Euclid Hui (left) and Owen Yip (right), Hong Kong players participating the Malaysia Open 2019

Malaysia Open is a WESPA-rated tournament held from 29 June to 1 July 2019 in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. Nigel Richards, 4-time world champion, triumphed in Division A.