But organisers revealed that 16 home Malaysian athletes have been hit by food poisoning during the event.

One was forced to go to hospital, while an unnamed swimmer missed a race, Agence France-Presse have reported, adding that the source of the outbreak has still reportedly not been identified.

Thailand enjoyed a good day as they set a Games record of 38.90sec to win the men's 4x100m relay at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.

Indonesia crossed second in 39.05 and Philippines managed 39.11 for bronze.

Vietnam also set a Games record in winning the corresponding women's event in 43.88.

Defending champions Thailand were forced to settle for second, in 44.62, while Philippines took another bronze a further 0.19 seconds back.

Thailand also took a predictable victory in sepak takraw.

They won the men's quads final at the Titiwangsa Indoor Stadium after a tight 21-18, 21-19 win over Myanmar. 

Philippines, the country expected to host the 2019 edition of the Southeast Asian Games, also claimed the inaugural men's ice hockey title.

They edged Thailand 5-4 in a tense final to complete an unbeaten tournament.

Malaysia beat Singapore 8-2 to secure bronze.

Action is due to continue until Wednesday (August 30) in the Malaysian capital.