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Teenage sensation Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan and partner Low Zi Yu are taking a measured approach to their badminton career, targeting the world's top 50 before pursuing higher rankings.
Indonesian badminton star Alwi Farhan has bounced back from the Thomas Cup debacle by winning the Australian Open in Sydney, securing his second Super 500 title of the year.
National men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao has acknowledged a difficult six-month period but vows to regain form by year-end, dismissing criticism as he prepares for upcoming tournaments.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has commended badminton pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani for winning the Indonesia Open, delivering Malaysia's first men's doubles title at the prestigious tournament since 2008.
The Badminton Association of Malaysia has introduced stricter disciplinary measures, including mandatory hostel residency for unmarried national players, to address ongoing conduct issues within the senior and junior squads.
Top-seeded Malaysian men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah both advanced to the second round of the Indonesia Open 2026 held in Jakarta.
Xuanxuan, 12, survived a fire that burned 97% of his body six years ago. Now he trains five to six days weekly in badminton, inspired by champion Lin Dan, who recently met and encouraged him.
The Kuala Lumpur Badminton Association will hold discussions with Minister Hannah Yeoh and Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud to resolve a four-year dispute over establishing the Cheras Badminton Arena as its permanent training centre.
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National shuttler Leong Jun Hao has acknowledged his difficulty maintaining consistent performance after exiting the Singapore Open in the opening round.
Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah marked their return from injury with a victory at Singapore Open 2026, though the world number two pair felt their tactical execution could improve. Several other Malaysian shuttlers also progressed.
Men's doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani are showing promising signs despite falling short at the Malaysian Masters, with their coach crediting exposure to elite training partners at the national academy.
Men's doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi attributed Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik's Malaysian Masters semi-final loss to nervousness and excessive desire to win, while praising victors Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani for their composure.
World No. 7 Li Shifeng of China captured the Malaysian Masters men's singles title on Sunday, snapping an eight-month title drought and joining Lee Chong Wei as only the second player to successfully defend the tournament crown.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has commended the national men's doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani for their impressive display at the Malaysia Masters 2026, despite finishing as runners-up in the final.
China's Li Shi Feng retained the Malaysia Masters badminton championship with a straight-sets victory over Thailand's Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul at Kuala Lumpur's Unifi Arena on May 24.
Malaysian badminton pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani upset higher-ranked compatriots Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in the semi-finals of the 2026 Malaysia Masters, securing a spot in the final against Denmark's Daniel Lundgaard-Mads Vestergaard.
Thailand's Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul produced a dominant display to eliminate France's third-seeded Christo Popov in the Malaysia Masters semi-finals, booking his spot in the final at Kuala Lumpur's Unifi Arena.
National women's singles badminton number one K. Letshanaa has shown marked improvement thanks to a team culture built on mutual trust and candid feedback, according to coach Kenneth Jonassen.
World No. 7 pair Izzuddin-Sze Fei battle top seeds Aaron-Wooi Yik in an all-Malaysian men's doubles semi-final at the Malaysia Masters. Both pairs are eyeing a title run on home soil in Bukit Jalil.
Reigning world champions Tang Jie-Ee Wei crashed out of the Malaysian Masters after a disappointing quarter-final defeat to China's Gao Jiaxuan-Wei Yaxin, with the pair acknowledging they fell well short of their usual standards.
Malaysia's Wan Arif Wan Junaidi and Yap Roy King have secured a semi-final berth at the Malaysia Masters 2026, defeating American pair Chen Zhi Yi-Presley Smith to claim their first last-four finish of the year.
Mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie say they cannot afford a sports psychologist despite recognising its importance, after their exit from the Road to Gold programme has strained their resources.
Two Malaysian men's doubles pairs have progressed to the semi-finals of the Malaysia Masters at the Unifi Arena in Kuala Lumpur, ensuring the nation will have at least one representative in the final.
National singles coach Kenneth Jonassen blamed a lack of confidence for Malaysia's men's singles campaign ending at the Malaysian Masters, with both representatives losing their opening matches.
National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen is willing to retain Leong Jun Hao in the squad but demands concrete improvements in training intensity rather than mere promises, following the player's Malaysian Masters exit.
National men's singles players must confront their declining performance and embrace discipline, says coaching director Kenneth Jonassen, after another opening-round wipeout at Malaysia Masters 2026.
Malaysia's top-ranked women's doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah may compete at the Singapore Open, with a final decision expected Saturday based on Pearly's recovery from a back injury.
Malaysian mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie have vowed to earn their way back into the elite Road To Gold programme after being dropped for a second time due to falling outside the world top eight.
Malaysia suffered a disappointing outing at the Malaysia Masters 2026 as all four competing women's doubles pairs were eliminated in the opening round at Unifi Arena, Bukit Jalil.
Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon is pursuing a fifth Olympic berth in Los Angeles, drawing strength from a promise made to her late mother. The 31-year-old is managing physical demands and competition from younger Thai players.