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Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul

Norza wins BWF Council seat as Thailand’s Patama takes presidency

Patama makes history as the second woman and fifth Asian to lead the BWF, with Norza continuing Malaysia’s influence on the global stage 

BAM nominates Khunying for BWF top post, Norza for council seat

This comes after Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria decided to make way for his Thai counterpart

BWF presidency: Norza giving way to Thai counterpart Khunying, says source

According to sources, Badminton Asia honourary president will not contest for top role and will nominate the BWF deputy instead for Asian unity

Asian solidarity crucial as BWF presidential election approaches

While there is no confirmation yet, Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul from Thailand and Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria from Malaysia have emerged as candidates 

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’

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