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BAM raises concerns over challenges in adapting to BWF’s revamped tournament calendar

The Badminton Association of Malaysia highlights financial and logistical pressures of hosting tournaments under the new BWF schedule

Lee Zii Jia’s game has stagnated, risk of fading away warns James Selvaraj

Former BAM high-performance director Datuk James Selvaraj warns that Lee Zii Jia must urgently rediscover his confidence and winning mentality after another early exit, or risk slipping further into irrelevance on the world stage

Lee Zii Jia returns at Malaysia Open in race to save ranking

Former world number two races against time as protected ranking ends in February

‘I won this for him’: Li Jane dedicates Malaysia Open victory to late grandfather

National bowler Sin Li Jane breaks down in tears after clinching her second Malaysia Open title, fulfilling a promise made to her grandfather just days before his passing

‘I’m very positive’: Jonassen on Tze Yong’s promising BAC return

Ng Tze Yong’s return to competition after a year-long injury layoff ended in defeat but BAM singles coaching director remains upbeat, calling it a crucial first step in his long-term recovery

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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