The 20-year-old weightlifter put on a great performance to win the men’s 55kg event with a combined total of 249kg.

The Segamat-born athlete lifted 107kg for the snatch and 142 for the clean and jerk.

The silver medal was won by India’s Sanket Mahadev Sargar with a combined total of 248kg while Dilanka Isuru Kumara Yodage from Sri Lanka took the bronze with 225kg.

Malaysia’s first gold medal of the Games also ends the country’s two-day medal drought.

Aniq said it was a good start for his weightlifting career.

“I want to dedicate my gold to Malaysia and my family. Thank you to all Malaysians who have always supported me,” he said.

Malaysia stand a chance of adding another gold in weightlifting later today when Aznil Bidin steps up to defend his 61kg title.