Edward Lee drew the last game with Leong Mun Wan to capture the NM title and enabling both to be eligible for the Selection Tournament. Alia had an expected easier path to the NWM title needing to just draw the last two rounds.
CAS selection for Selangor, Ismail Ahmad contemplating his moves later went on to earn him a 3rd placing in the championship.Two other Selangor representatives Justin and Zaidan however did not fare too well at 22nd and 33rd position respectively.
