BAM president Tengku Zafrul Aziz said he will push for greater transparency in the association’s financial management, including disclosures on players’ contracts, salaries, bonuses and tournament-related expenses. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Badminton Association of Malaysia president Tengku Zafrul Aziz said today he will propose that national players be more selective in tournaments at BAM’s council … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: Badminton fans can look forward to changes in the sport next year. It is learned that the Badminton World Federation (BWF) are currently in the process of revamping the tournament calendar for the next cycle from 2027 to 2030. Among the changes expected are the re-arrangement of tournaments such as the Malaysian Open … Read more
PETALING JAYA: National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen has stressed that he has no plans to leave and will remain in his position to continue developing the country’s shuttlers. Jonassen acknowledged that last year brought few notable achievements for both the men and women’s singles squads. Even more disappointing was the inconsistency of Malaysia’s No. … Read more
PETALING JAYA: Singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen has had to change his training methods after the national players struggled to adapt to the European style. Jonassen has come under fire after overseeing a tough year in the men’s singles after joining the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) a year ago. It is learned that the … Read more
PETALING JAYA: Independent shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani are undergoing joint training sessions with Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) players ahead of the Malaysian Open from Jan 6-11 at Axiata Arena. Sze Fei-Izzuddin were spotted sparring with the likes of world No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and world No. 5 Man Wei Chong-Tee … Read more
PETALING JAYA: No matter how strong Malaysia’s doubles line-up may be, success in the team events still hinges on having reliable singles players who can deliver points. That reality was perhaps not lost on Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei when he presented the medals for the men’s singles event at the SEA Games in Thailand, … Read more
Badminton’s New era: Age is Just a Number as Malaysia Eyes Global Dominance The traditional benchmarks of athletic prime are being redefined,and the world of badminton is no exception. As top players continue to shatter expectations,a new beliefs is emerging: age is merely a number,and maturity is the true key to unlocking peak performance. This … Read more
Malaysian Power Duo Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan Conquer Arctic Open, Cementing Their Status as Badminton’s Rising Stars KUMAMOTO, Japan – In a display of grit and unwavering determination, Malaysian women’s doubles sensation Pearly tan and Thinaah Muralitharan have once again etched their names in the badminton annals, clinching the prestigious Arctic Open title. This … Read more
“`html Malaysian Badminton Duo’s World Tour Finals hopes Dimmed in Kumamoto Upset Malaysian Badminton Duo’s World Tour Finals Hopes Dimmed in Kumamoto Upset The dream of competing in the prestigious World Tour Finals in Hangzhou this December has taken a significant blow for Malaysian men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani.Their campaign … Read more
PETALING JAYA: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has urged badminton players who receive extreme threats on social media to not only lodge police reports but also report the matter to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for further action. Her advice came in response to a statement issued by the Badminton Association of … Read more