Career
She was inducted into the Olympic Council of Malysia"s Hall of Fame in 2004. Four years later, she was again successful in the same event in women"s singles. At the Asian Games in 1970 she was also successful with Ng Boon Bee in Mixed Doubles and finished third in the Women Singles.
In the Asian Games 1974, she finished without a medal.
Sylvia was Malaysia"s Sportswoman of the Year twice in 1975 & 1978.