Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, the current world No. 1 men’s doubles pair, need to quickly sharpen their game ahead of the Japan Open (July 15–20) and China Open (July 22–27) or risk being dethroned. As defending champions of both tournaments, the independent duo are under pressure to retain their ranking by defending…
Malaysia’s men’s doubles badminton scene is heating up with four strong pairs making waves in the world rankings. Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani (world No. 1), Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik (No. 2), Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun (No. 7), and Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi (No. 24) are showing strong potential to qualify for…
Malaysia finally has a new badminton world No. 1 after eight long years! Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have officially become the top-ranked men’s doubles pair in the world, ending Denmark’s Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen’s 23-week reign. The latest BWF rankings released on Tuesday confirmed their remarkable rise. This milestone marks Malaysia’s first…
The Malaysia Masters 2025 turned sour for national men’s singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong, as his comeback journey was once again disrupted by injury—this time, a right knee issue that forced him to retire midway through his opening-round match. Playing in front of the home crowd at the iconic Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, Tze…
“One is not enough.” That’s the clear message from national men’s doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi, as he sets his sights on guiding Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to more success starting with the Thailand Open in Bangkok today. With a strong intent on making the former world champions multiple title winners in 2024, Herry, who…
Rexy Mainaky, the national coaching director of Malaysia, made a bold decision by fielding a weakened team at the Asia Mixed Team Championships. Although the team’s early exit was disappointing, Rexy stands by his choice. Malaysia’s team failed to advance past the group stage. They lost 2-3 to both Hong Kong and Indonesia. As a…
In 2024, Malaysian shuttlers made notable strides in the world of badminton, delivering strong performances across various international tournaments. From thrilling victories to hard-fought losses, their journey was filled with highlights that showcased both emerging talent and seasoned expertise. Key players demonstrated resilience, contributing to Malaysia’s reputation as a force in the sport, while facing…
Wong Tat Meng has stepped down as Lee Zii Jia’s coach after an impactful 18-month partnership that led to significant success. When Tat Meng arrived in mid-2023, Zii Jia was struggling with poor form and considering retirement. However, under Tat Meng’s mentorship, Zii Jia regained his confidence and went on to win an Olympic bronze…
Kunlavut Vitidsarn’s victory at the Korean Masters has significantly increased the pressure on Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia in the race to qualify for the World Tour Finals. Kunlavut, the Paris Olympics silver medallist, ended his title drought by winning his first title of the year. This win earned him 7,000 points, which boosted him from…
The race for a spot in the season-ending World Tour Finals in Hangzhou (Dec 11-15) is heating up. Malaysia’s men’s doubles coach Tan Bin Shen is urging Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun to keep up the pressure. Currently ranked 7th in the Race to Hangzhou, Wei Chong-Kai Wun have a real shot at…