February 9, 2004 – This just in from Malaysia: Canada's Eric Wohlberg has taken the fifth stage, an individual time trial, over Marlon Perez (Colombia-Selle Italia) and John Lieswyn (Health Net). Canada's Roland Green took twelth place. The lead has switched hands from Freddy Gonzalez (Colombia-Selle Italia) to his team-mate Perez. Official results when they are made available…

Stage 5: ITT

1. Eric Wohlberg (Canada)
2. Marlon Perez (Colombia-Selle Italia)
3. John Lieswyn (Health Net)
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12. Roland Green (Canada)

Overall:

1. Marlon Perez (Colombia-Selle Italia)
2. Hector Guerra (Relax Bodysol)
3. Freddy Gonzalez (Colombia-Selle Italia)