However, the 32-year-old hairdresser from Batu Kawa, Kuching was later unable to improve further when he failed in his third and final attempt to lift 245kg.
This is the second medal won by the national powerlifting camp, after Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, who competed in the men's 72kg category, made history by becoming the first athlete to win gold for the national contingent in the prestigious games last Saturday.
Today is the last day of the powerlifting competition at the Games.
Today is the last day of the powerlifting competition at the Games.
Semalam, rakan sepasukan yang juga merupakan atlet kelahiran Sarawak, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin telah berjaya menggondol pingat emas untuk acara powerlifting kategori 72 kg.
All arrived home safely and they were very enthusiastic about coming back on the day the country celebrates its 64th National Day.