Storms blow Wiratchant's challengers off course

Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant shot a course record-equalling seven-under-par 65 to lead the opening round of the Maybank Malaysian Open by one stroke before an afternoon thunderstorm suspended play.

The Asian Tour Order of Merit winner was safely in the clubhouse before lightning activity in the vicinity, followed by a heavy downpour, brought the players off the course at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club with a return looking increasingly unlikely.