Monday, 9 February 2026

Author: Harry Izzdin

Aaron-Wooi Yik lob over Arif-Roy King for semis spot

KUCHING: In a battle among Malaysians, Aaron Chai and Soh Wooi Yik land a seat in the Thailand Open semis after triumphing against Arif Junaidi and Yap Roy King with a 21-12, 21-13 straight win today. In the first few minutes of set one, the World No. 5 pair was

Pearly-Thinaah power over China to reach Thai semis

KUCHING: National women’s doubles pair, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, continued their fine run at the Thailand Open 2025, booking their spot in the semi-finals after a commanding straight-sets victory today. The Malaysian duo, currently ranked at world No. 4, produced a confident performance to defeat China’s Chen Qingchen and

Ee Wei, Tang Jie lead quarter-finals charge in Taipei

KUCHING: Malaysia’s mixed doubles pairs stole the spotlight at the Taipei Open today, delivering commanding performances to secure spots in the quarters, while their compatriots in singles added to a day of encouraging results for the national squad. Loo Bing Kun and Toh Ee Wei produced one of the most

China captures 14th Sudirman Cup title

KUCHING: China clinched its 14th Sudirman Cup title with a 3–1 win over South Korea in the final, extending its dominance in the prestigious mixed team badminton event on Sunday (May 4). Playing in front of home fans at Xiamen’s Fenghuang Gymnasium, China took an early lead through mixed doubles,

Hannah calls for Malaysian football salary arrears to be resolved

KUALA LUMPUR: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has called for a sweeping reform of the country’s football ecosystem, with a strong focus on resolving the issue of unpaid player salaries. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Hannah stressed the need for a long-term, structural solution to the challenges plaguing

Aaron-Wooi Yik rise to World No. 4

KUALA LUMPUR: National men’s doubles pair, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, have climbed to No. 4 in the latest world rankings – their highest position in six months – following their impressive title-winning run at the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) last week. Previously ranked sixth, Aaron and Wooi Yik

Tang Jie-Ee Wei’s reunion confirmed, says BAM

KUCHING: After a rocky split in March, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has confirmed that Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei will reunite as a mixed doubles pair this May. In a statement released on Wednesday, BAM said the decision came at the request of both players and

From heartbreak to glory: Aaron-Wooi Yik claim maiden BAC crown

KUCHING: Malaysia’s top men’s doubles pair, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, have finally secured their maiden Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) title, triumphing in hostile territory with a straight-games win over China’s Chen Boyang and Liu Yi today. With a perfect win record throughout their stint, the world No. 6

Sang Sik to lead ASEAN All-Stars against Man Utd

KUCHING: Vietnam national team boss Kim Sang-sik will take charge of the ASEAN All-Stars for their upcoming fixture against Manchester United, confirmed the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) on Thursday. The match, billed as the Maybank Challenge Cup, is set for 28 May at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. It marks the first