In their final pool-stage outing, India opened the scoring through Gurjot Singh (22’), while Sourabh Anand Kushwaha (48’) scored the winner. For Malaysia Naaveenesh Panicker (43’) found the back of the net.
The Indian football team's winless streak this year continues as they played a 1-1 draw against the lower-ranked Malaysia at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.
India now have four points from two matches, while second-placed Malaysia have three points.
The two matches have arranged by the AIFF to provide more exposure to the women's team.
Rahim Razie sealed victory for Malaysia in the final quarter when he converted a penalty corner.
India will take on Malaysia in the quarter-final of the HWL Semis on Thursday.
"Malaysia is a good side and no opponent can be taken lightly," Oltmans said.
India will now compete for the bronze medal against New Zealand on Saturday.
A slip up against Malaysia can leave India stranded and Great Britain can overtake them.
