In the final, which took place at the Morodok Techo National Aquatic Centre, the 20-year-old diver collected 276.30 points in a total of five dives to beat eight other divers.

The silver medal went to Indonesian diver Gladies Lariesa Garina Haga who collected 273.10 points while another national representative, Ong Ker Ying, had to settle for the bronze with 248.70 points.

Kimberly’s success was her first SEA Games gold since making her Games debut at the 2017 edition in Kuala Lumpur.

To make things sweeter, the Sarawak-born lass’ win maintained Malaysia’s dominance in the event since 2011.

At the 2021 edition in Hanoi, Vietnam, Kimberly won silver in the 1m springboard after finishing behind Nur Dhabitah Sabri.

The diving competition continues tomorrow with the turn of national male divers competing in the 3m springboard event.