World's 23rd sees no significant advantage for himself against world's 47th

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — National mixed doubles shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei stormed into the quarter-finals of the China Open 2025 after overcoming a young pair from China in Changzhou today.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia got off to a flying start to their 2025 Sudirman Cup campaign by defeating France 5-0 in their opening Group C tie at the Fenghuang Gymnasium in Xiamen, China today.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Malaysia’s singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen has emphasised the importance of mental toughness and a strong team mindset for Leong Jun Hao and Justin Hoh as they gear up for the Sudirman Cup 2025, which will be held in Xiamen, China, from April 27 to May 4.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — For the first time since the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship (BAMTC) was introduced in 2017, Malaysia has failed to advance past the group stage and qualify for the quarter-finals.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — National men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao pulled off a major upset by defeating fifth seed Li Shi Feng of China in the first round of the India Open today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — National singles head coach Kenneth Jonassen feels that Leong Jun Hao has the right foundation to go far despite the men's singles shuttler's first-round exit in his maiden Malaysia Open badminton championships today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 — Danish badminton legend Kenneth Jonassen, who now serves as the national singles head coach, is thrilled to introduce a hybrid of Asian and European playing styles to the national players after officially commencing his role with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — National men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao's gallant run in the Japan Masters ended in a runner-up finish when he went down 10-21, 13-21 to China's Li Shi Feng in the final at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The country’s number one women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The ability to compete with some of the world's most famous players at the 2024 Thomas Cup in Chengdu, China, is the starting point of the rise of national men's singles player Leong Jun Hao.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — National men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao continued his fine form as he caused another upset over another higher-ranked player, this time against Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in the second round of the Indonesia Open 2024 in Jakarta today.

JAKARTA, June 5 — Malaysia’s rising star Leong Jun Hao pulled off a major upset by beating home favourite Jonatan Christie in the first round of the 2024 Indonesia Open today.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — National men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao created a major upset in the Singapore Open when he sent defending champion Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia packing in the second round today.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — National men's singles player Leong Jun Hao together with national doubles pairs Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani and Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei advanced to the second round of the 2024 Singapore Open today.

BANGKOK, May 16 — National professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia downed South Korea's Jeon Hyeok Jin 22-20, 21-7 to storm into the quarter-finals of the Thailand Open at the Nimibutr Stadium today.

BANGKOK, May 16 — Malaysian men’s singles shuttlers, Lee Zii Jia and Leong Jun Hao safely cruised into the second round of the 2024 Thailand Open yesterday.

CHENGDU, May 4 — Malaysia’s bid to end their 32-year wait for Thomas Cup glory ended in tatters after they lost 3-1 to hosts China in the semi-finals of this year’s edition at an almost full-capacity Chengdu High-Tech Zone Sports Centre today.

CHENGDU, May 2 — Mental fortitude was key to national second men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani’s comeback victory to send Malaysia to the semi-finals of the Thomas Cup 2024.

CHENGDU, May 2 — Malaysia stormed into the semi-finals of the 2024 Thomas Cup today after sending 2014 champions Japan packing with a 3-1 win in a quarter-final match at the Chengdu High Tech-Zone Sports Centre in Chengdu, China.