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The system is ready, but Zii Jia stays silent

Malaysia’s top sports bodies are on standby to help Lee Zii Jia, but the shuttler has yet to reach out as concerns mount over his well-being

Tze Yong jets to Qatar for ACL op, faces long road back

The 25-year-old is expected to remain in Doha for up to six weeks following surgery at elite sports facility Aspetar

BAM seeking multiple mental health experts for national shuttlers

National body plans to hire a psychologist and junior mental coach to address players’ struggles

Newly appointed NSI chief acknowledges need for dedicated psychologist for BAM

Dr Vellapandian Ponnusamy believes high-performance sports like badminton require dedicated sports psychologists but admits a lack of manpower poses a challenge

P. Vellapandian takes over as new NSI chief

The former IYRES CEO replaces Ahmad Faedzal Md Ramli whose tenure ended yesterday

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Horror at Bangkok shopping mall as two Malaysians set on fire in unprovoked attack

A Thai man set fire to the tourists after dousing them with paint thinner, with bystanders quickly intervening to restrain him

Mutiara LRT project kicks off as Penang’s six-year construction timeline begins

SRS Consortium receives notice to proceed with first civil works; RM13 billion project slated for completion by 2031

22.4% fail SPM Maths — ‘That’s not just a number, it’s a national warning’

Poor foundational skills and declining global rankings signal long-term risks for Malaysia’s STEM talent pipeline, warns UKM academic

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