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World title-winning coach Nova Widianto resigns from BAM

The Indonesian coach, who guided Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei to Malaysia's first-ever mixed doubles world title, will leave the national body on July 31 after a transformative two-and-a-half-year stint

Injury-plagued Ng Tze Yong ends BAM chapter, eyes fresh start

National men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong will leave the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) on June 30 after both parties agreed to part ways, bringing an end to a career marked by major achievements, a rise to world No. 14, and a prolonged battle with injuries

Tze Yong mulls professional route as decision on BAM future nears

Malaysia's national men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong is expected to decide within the next two weeks whether to remain with the Badminton Association of Malaysia or embark on a professional career, with discussions already held between the player and the national governing body

Malaysia Masters fallout: Tengku Zafrul calls for discipline, consistency and mental reset

BAM president Tengku Zafrul says Malaysian badminton can no longer rely on reputation and excuses, urging players and officials to embrace a stronger winning mentality after a disappointing Malaysia Masters 2026 campaign

Shuttlers Wei Chong-Kai Wun out of Indonesia Masters after losing to Indonesian pair

The defending champions lost to Indonesians Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani and Sabar Karyaman Gutama in a straight set

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