Top seeds Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani put up a disappointing performance as they lost to Japan’s Hiroki Midorikawa-Kyohei Yamashita 23-25, 21-15, 11-21.

The world No 2 pair lost to the Japanese, who are ranked 76th, in 50 minutes.

Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi lost to Taiwan’s third seeds Lee Jhe Huei-Yang Po Hsuan in straight games, 18-21, 26-28.

Also out in straight games were Nur Azriyn Ayub-Tan Wee Kiong, who went down to Danish pair Andreas Sondergaard-Jesper Toft 21-23, 18-21.

All three Malaysian pairs were also eliminated in the early rounds of the All England championship last week.

Mixed doubles shuttlers Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai and Wong Tien Ci-Lim Chiew Sien will be playing their first round matches later today.

In the men’s singles category, Leong Jun Hao and Justin Hoh will be featuring but they are expected to have a tough time as they will be facing strong opponents from Japan.

Lee Zii Jia withdrew from the tournament due to an ankle injury.