The Malaysian veterans 45+ team lost 3-0 to France at the Masters Hockey World Cup in Terrassa, Spain.
After a 2-1 win Over Scotland, the veterans found France to be a tough nut to crack, as they wasted too many sitters.
They will meet Germany next on Tuesday.
Team manager Manjit Majid Abdullah said: "Even though France was a strong side, but we also had many chances to score but the strikers fumbled inside the semi-circle.
"We play Germany next and I expect another difficult match."
Malaysia is also playing in the 55+ event, and after a 9-0 win over Ireland, the team will meet Argentina on Monday.