This after he had managed to cling to a narrow one-shot lead from a charging Ben Leong of Malaysia when play was curtailed prematurely.

The 38-year-old Jadee was at 14 under after playing 14 holes of his 3rd round in five under when play was suspended at the Seri Selangor Golf Club due to fading light.

The hot Leong, chasing a third straight victory on Malaysian soil, kept himself glued to the leader's heels as he moved to 13 under par through 15 holes in his quest to land a first Asian Tour victory.

"I played very well again and putted very well," said a beaming Jaidee.

"I enjoyed my day and I feel comfortable being in front.

"I'm going to keep to my game plan, try to make a lot of fairways and greens which I've been doing so far this week."

LEADING THIRD ROUND SCORES

-14 Thongchai Jaidee (Tha) through 14 holes

-13 Ben Leong (Mas) through 15 holes

-8 Iain Steel (Mas) through 14 holes

-7 Lu Wen-teh (Tpe) 69-72-65

-7 Chinnarat Phadungsil (Tha) through 16 holes

-7 Chawalit Plaphol (Tha) through 15 holes

-7 Neven Basic (Aus) through 14 holes