Thursday, 17 July 2025

Author: Harry Izzdin

Aaron-Wooi Yik ends 19-year drought for Malaysia

KUCHING: Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik ended Malaysia’s 19-year title drought in a fairy-tale run by clinching the men’s doubles crown at the Thailand Open today. The World No. 4 pair triumphed over Denmark’s William Kryger Boe and Christian Faust Kjær with a convincing 21-17, 21-12 win in the

Pearly-Thinaah end four-decade wait for Malaysia at Thailand Open

KUCHING: Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah made history today by becoming the first Malaysian women’s doubles pair to win the Thailand Open since the tournament began in 1984. The national shuttlers defeated South Korea’s Jeong Na Eun and Lee Yeon Woo in straight sets, 21-16, 21-17, after a tight 57-minute

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