The Malaysian ace needed just 38 minutes to book his last-eight spot, sending the Bukit Jalil crowd into raptures.
Lee Zii Jia produced a masterclass of attacking badminton to reach the Malaysia Open quarter-finals, dismantling his opponent 21-12, 21-14 in front of a roaring home crowd.
The former All England champion has now won nine straight matches on home soil and looks every inch a title contender this week.
Next up is a familiar rival — and a chance to settle an old score.
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