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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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InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25

South African police said an investigation had been opened after the body of a 25-year-old man found at a house in Schotschekloof, central Cape Town, on Saturday morning. The cause of death has not been confirmed

Virandeep Singh makes history as first Malaysian named for IPL 2026 Auction

National all-rounder Virandeep Singh has become the first Malaysian cricketer to be included in the Indian Premier League (IPL) player auction, a milestone hailed by the Malaysian Cricket Association as a breakthrough for the sport in the country