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Updated: 2025.12.26

Lee Wee Liew is a professional poker player from Malaysia who has established a significant presence on the international tournament circuit, particularly within the Asian region. Known for a high volume of deep runs in major series, he has become a respected regular in high stakes fields across Taiwan, South Korea, and his native Malaysia.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $243,500 in total live earnings, Lee Wee Liew currently ranks 60th on the Malaysia All Time Money List. According to The Hendon Mob, his career best live cash of $23,035 was achieved in November 2024 at the Poker Dream 13 in Kuala Lumpur, where he finished 3rd in the RM 10,000 Single Day High Roller.

The year 2025 has been a definitive breakout for Liew, with tournament winnings exceeding $120,000 for the season. His recent good records and triumphs include:

12th Place, APT Championship Taipei Ultra Stack Championship (November 2025) for $12,542.
Winner, Poker Dream 16 Jeju Mystery Bounty Turbo (February 2025) for $3,416.
3rd Place, APPT Cambodia Super KO (May 2025) for $3,745.
8th Place, Poker Dream 17 Malaysia High Roller (April 2025) for $10,438.
10th Place, APT Taipei Single Day High Roller (April 2025) for $9,571.
Winner, APT Manila Short Deck Triple Chance 6-Max (November 2024) for $3,351.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Malaysia and currently residing there, Lee Wee Liew has transitioned from a regional competitor to a consistent professional on the major Asian circuits. While he is a staple of prominent festivals such as the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and Poker Dream , he has also demonstrated his versatility by recording cashes in the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online. His steady climb in the rankings is reflected in his Global Poker Index (GPI) standing, where he reached a career high ranking of 1,536th in the world during 2025.

Play Style & Strategy

Lee Wee Liew is known for a highly adaptable tournament strategy, often excelling in specialized formats like Short Deck, Mystery Bounty, and Ultra Stack championships. During his deep run in the 2025 APT Championship Taipei Ultra Stack, he demonstrated elite stack management in a massive field of 1,867 entries to secure a top finish. His tactical approach combines a disciplined understanding of No Limit Hold’em with the aggression required to thrive in “Turbo” and “Hyper Turbo” high roller events, a skill evidenced by his multiple final table appearances in the Poker Dream and APT series.

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