The Malaysian Amateur Open Championship returns to Kelab Golf Negara Subang after 14 years of being hosted at various golf clubs across the nation. In 2006, the Malaysian Amateur Open was included as an event in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, which ranks the world's top amateur golfers.

Expect to see top amateur golfers from around the region such as New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, India, Thailand and Singapore, participating in this year's event.

Following the conclusion of the Malaysian Amateur Open, the top 32 players will qualify for the inaugural Malaysian Match Play Championship from May 26 to 28, also at Kelab Golf Negara Subang.