People’s champion: Lee Chong Wei greeting the Malaysian fans after beating China’s Chen Long in the men’s singles final of the Malaysian Open GP Gold badminton championship in Johor Bharu, Jun 28, 2009. Chong wei won 21-16 21-9. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Chong Wei is being congratulated by Chen Long after the prize giving ceremony. GLENN GUAN/The Star 

Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei celebrating his win over China’s Chen Long in the men’s singles finals clash at the Malaysia Open GP Gold in Johor Bharu, Jun 28, 2009. Chong wei won 21-16 21-9. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei goes for a smash against China’s Chen Long during their men’s singles final clash at the Malaysia Open GP Gold in Johor Bharu, Jun 28, 2009. Chong wei won 21-16 21-9. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Malaysia’s Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong celebrating after winning compatriot Gan Teik Chai-Tan Bin Shen in the men’s doubles final clash at the Malaysia Open GP Gold in Johor Bharu, Jun 28, 2009. Koo-Tan won 21-11 21-13. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Malaysia’s Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong make a return against Gan Teik Chai-Tan Bin Shen during their men’s doubles final clash at the Malaysia Open GP Gold in Johor Bharu, Jun 28, 2009. Koo-Tan won 21-11 21-13. GLENN GUAN/The Star

China’s Wang Shixian screams in jubilation after defeating compatriot Wang Xin in the women’s singles final clash at the Malaysia Open GP Gold in Johor Bharu, Jun 28, 2009. Wang won 21-16 18-21 21-10. GLENN GUAN/The Star