Selangor won the Interstate Championships 2026, MTBC's 37th edition of the state team event, for a third year in a row. They finished with 6 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze medals. Sarawak came second with 5 gold, 2 silver and 8 bronze. MTBC published the results on 2 October 2026, just before the 48th National Championships began.
Medal table at the top
| Place | State | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selangor | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 | Sarawak | 5 | 2 | 8 |
MTBC did not publish the full tally for the other states. So we have listed only the top two.
Singles and all events winners
Four states shared the six singles titles. Sabah won the women's and girls' events. Meanwhile, Selangor picked up the senior women's and boys' golds.
| Event | Winner | State |
|---|---|---|
| Men's singles | Chong Jun Foo | Sarawak |
| Women's singles | Nurul Alyssa Junaidi | Sabah |
| Senior men's singles | Asrul Azmir | WP Kuala Lumpur |
| Senior women's singles | Romahanum Othman | Selangor |
| Boys' singles | Muhammad Aiman Syahin Sulaiman | Selangor |
| Girls' singles | Nur Aleeya Syakirah Awang Ali | Sabah |
| Men's all events | Megat Zaqrul Haiqal Megat Zairudin | Selangor |
| Women's all events | Gillian Lim Siew Giok | Sarawak |
Team events
Sarawak won the women's doubles and the women's team of four, according to MTBC. Selangor, for its part, took the mixed team of four. MTBC's article did not list the line-ups or scores for these events, and it did not give winners for every doubles and team final.
Familiar names in form
Several winners came into the interstate championships 2026 in good form. Chong Jun Foo, the men's singles champion, finished runner-up at the Malaysian Open in June and fourth at the KL International Open. He also won the Classified Masters at the Sarawak Open in September. Megat Zaqrul Haiqal, who won men's all events for Selangor, was third at the KL Open.
Boys' singles winner Muhammad Aiman Syahin Sulaiman was part of the Malaysian mixed team that won world youth gold in Kuching in July. Gillian Lim then backed up her all events title by winning the women's open crown at the nationals.
What comes after the Interstate Championships 2026
The 48th National Championships followed straight after, and we cover those results in our national championships report. After that, the next home events are the MILO Storm U22 International Junior All-Stars from 1 to 13 December and the 52nd Penang International from 11 to 19 December. See the full Malaysian competition calendar for dates, or browse more results on our bowling news page.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 Interstate Championships?
Selangor won the 37th Interstate Championships with 6 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze medals. It was their third title in a row. Sarawak finished second with 5 gold, 2 silver and 8 bronze, according to MTBC.
What is the Interstate Championships?
It is MTBC's annual team competition between state bowling associations. Bowlers represent their state rather than a club or sponsor, in singles, doubles, team and all events, across men's, women's, senior and youth divisions.
Where was the 2026 Interstate held?
MTBC's results article did not name the venue. A search summary of MTBC coverage pointed to Sunway Mega Lanes in Petaling Jaya, where the 48th National Championships also took place, but we could not confirm it on the article itself.
Can club bowlers play in the Interstate?
Only through their state. Each state association picks its own squad, usually from its top averages and state trials. If you want to be considered, contact your state bowling association or ask at your home centre.
