The Hong Kong player, who won a bronze medal at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon in South Korea, came through 21-14, 21-13 at the Grand Prix Gold level event.

There was also straight-forward progression for India's third seed Ajay Jayaram, who knocked out another home Indonesian hope in Yehezkiel Fritz Mainaky.

The Indian proved to be far too strong, progressing thanks to a 21-8, 21-9 success.

A home victory did come through fourth seed Jonatan Christie, although the number four seed was playing compatriot Tri Haryanto.

Christie, part of the Indonesian team who won gold at the Asian Championships in Hyderabad in India this year, went through 21-8, 21-8.

The women's singles competition also got underway today at the Gedung Dome in Balikpapan.

Thailand's top seed Busanan Ongbumrungpan, a former Youth Olympic Games bronze medallist, successfully negotiated round one with a 21-12, 22-20 win over Malaysia's Ho Yen Mei.

Singapore's fourth seed Liang Xiaoyu was also among the winners as she came through 21-12, 21-5 against India's P.C. Thulasi.

Indonesia's Southeast Asian Games silver medallist Hanna Ramadini is also safely through to the second round after her 21-14, 21-14 triumph over India's Gadde Ruthvika Shivani.

Action at the tournament continues tomorrow.