When we teed off in the morning the wind was howling very loudly. I struck the ball well as I didn't miss any fairways and the goal is just to play well each and every week,' added the 20-year-old Bhullar.

Lin fired five birdies en route to a four-under-par 67 for a two-day total of seven-under-par 135 to take a one-stroke lead over Angelo Que of Philippines who returned with a 68 at the par-71 Macau Golf and Country Club.

Lin credited his elder brother Lin Wen-tang, a four-time Asian Tour winner, for his good play as he looks to him for inspiration and advice.

'My elder brother has always been a good influence and source of motivation for me. I look up to him as he's really a dedicated professional and like him, I hope to win a title on the Asian Tour too,' said Lin.

Flamboyant Jean Van De Velde of France, playing on a sponsors' invite at the full field Asian Tour event, stayed in touch with Lin on 137 alongside Chinese Taipei's Lu Wen-teh. Korea's Young Nam is a further shot back after posting a 69 for a 138 total.

Australia's Andrew Dodt is currently in tied second position on six-under after 12 holes while 10-time Asian Tour winner Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand and Chinese hopeful Wu Ashun lie in tied fourth place on one under and three under respectively also after 12 holes.

Inclement weather forced two play suspensions during the day with the first at 9.05am and the second at 1.45pm.