PENANG, 13 Nov 2007 - The MSIG Samurai Sudoku Showdown has come and gone in the flash of a sword. The battle of the Sudoku Warriors of Penang is over and we have winners! They fought hard and fast and the rewards of the battle are theirs to keep.
Penang Ichi, Ni & San categories winners with Mr. Song Yam Lim, CEO of MSIG (far right)
ICHI Category (25 years old and above)
Regional Champion (RM1,500): Chong Yee Lin, 32 min 31 sec
1st Runner-Up (RM500): Lokman B Abdullah Bayanoeddin, 33 min 3 sec
2nd Runner-up (RM300): Lee Giap Chueen, 45 min
NI Category (18 - 24 years old)
Regional Champion (RM1,500): Cheah Poh Soon, 22 min 28 sec
1st Runner-Up (RM500): Chua Chong Leong, 23 min 53 sec
2nd Runner-Up (RM300): Looi Xin Hao, 28 min 24 sec
SAN Category (12 - 17 years old)
Regional Champion (RM1,500): Cheah Tzer Chuan, 23 min 42 sec
1st Runner-Up (RM500): Ng Sieh Ling, 24 min 17 sec
2nd Runner-Up (RM300): Ong Zu Quan, 28 min 57 sec
It might interest you to note that in the Penang finals:
Young Warriors rule!
Next regional event: 1100 will be competing for the Klang Valley Regional Title. Ichi Warriors on 17 Nov. Ni and San Warriors on 18 Nov.