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BAM cracks down: up to RM500,000 exit penalty for contract breaches

The Badminton Association of Malaysia is set to enforce strict compensation rules on players who leave before completing their contracts, signalling the end of past leniency and a stronger push to protect its investment in national shuttlers

BAM stands firm behind Lee Chong Wei in high-stakes Lee Zii Jia negotiations

The Badminton Association of Malaysia has tasked Lee Chong Wei with handling sensitive negotiations with Lee Zii Jia, as Malaysia aims to secure its strongest lineup for the upcoming Thomas Cup Finals in Denmark

BAM confirms Harry Hartono as men’s singles coach in reshuffled coaching structure

The Badminton Association of Malaysia announces key coaching appointments, including Harry Hartono, as part of its effort to strengthen performance and ensure continuity in player development

BAM gives coaches full say on tournament selection: Tengku Zafrul

BAM president Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz says tournament scheduling decisions will be left to the coaching team to improve player focus, manage fatigue, and maximise returns on investment

Bak kut teh with Lee Chong Wei fuels Kunlavut’s Malaysia Open charge

A rare meal and mentoring moment with Malaysian great Datuk Lee Chong Wei has given Thailand’s world No.2 Kunlavut Vitidsarn an extra lift as he opened his Malaysia Open Super 1000 campaign in confident fashion

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports