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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised Malaysian badminton's impressive showing at the Korea Masters, where two homegrown pairs claimed the championship and runner-up spots.
Independent Malaysian shuttler Cheam June Wei advanced to the Korean Masters semi-finals by defeating Taiwan's seventh seed Su Li-yang in a thrilling quarter-final encounter, continuing an unexpected deep run at the prestigious badminton tournament.
Malaysian badminton player Justin Hoh is preparing for his first BWF World Championships in New Delhi next month, armed with lessons from previous competitions in India about managing logistical and facility challenges.
Indonesia's world No. 13 mixed doubles pair Jafar Hidayatullah-Felisha Pasaribu have withdrawn from the World Championships, fuelling speculation about their involvement in an ongoing match-fixing investigation by the Badminton World Federation.
Indonesia has withdrawn two mixed doubles pairs from the August World Championships in New Delhi as the Badminton World Federation investigates match-fixing allegations, marking a significant blow to the country's Olympic preparation.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has lauded national badminton pairs Aaron Chia-Aaron Tai and Pearly Tan-M Thinaah for their spirited performances despite finishing as runners-up at the Taiwan Open.
Lee Zii Jia credits physiotherapist Victoria Gao with inspiring him through two injury-ravaged years that threatened his badminton career. The Malaysian shuttler reflects on recovery, maturity, and his measured approach to international competition.
Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen, 36, captured the China Open Super 1000 title by defeating France's Toma Junior Popov, becoming the oldest player to win such a prestigious BWF World Tour event and ending Taiwan's 30-year title drought.
Badminton Association of Malaysia player Leong Jun Hao has halted his downward trajectory recently, yet remains unable to regain his standing among the world's top men's singles competitors.
Malaysia's 2026 Japan Open badminton campaign concluded as mixed doubles pair Jimmy Wong-Cheng Su Yin and men's doubles duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani fell in semi-final matches.
Two Malaysian badminton pairs have secured semifinal spots at the Japan Open 2026 in Tokyo after impressive quarterfinal victories, keeping Malaysia competitive at the prestigious tournament.
Lee Zii Jia has reassured fans he remains committed to badminton despite a difficult year marked by injuries and inconsistent performances, vowing to persevere until he can no longer compete.
Mixed doubles player Clarissa San will compete at the Japan Open next week with Chen Tang Jie as her new partner, following Toh Ee Wei's ACL injury. Tang Jie is providing mentorship to help the 20-year-old navigate her biggest career opportunity.
Malaysia's Ahmad Redzuan Zulwaqqarizal and Low Zi Yu captured the Asian Junior Championships mixed doubles title in Japan, claiming the nation's first gold in the event since 2007.