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BAM to critics: Jonassen’s job is to build singles players, not deliver overnight

National body reaffirms support for coaching director Kenneth Jonassen amid criticism over recent results, saying it could take at least two years to develop a strong singles pipeline

BAM puts faith in Jonassen to rebuild the singles sector amid talent depth crisis

With top shuttlers sidelined and a small talent pool, BAM says Kenneth Jonassen has their full support as he works to revive Malaysia’s singles fortunes

‘It’s up to them’: BAM set Pearly-Thinaah contract deadline for end of June

BAM deputy president says decision will be finalised soon as national No. 1 women’s pair remain only players yet to sign new deals

‘Players can’t hold BAM to ransom’: deputy president slams Pearly-Thinaah over contract standoff

Badminton Association of Malaysia says women’s doubles pair have yet to accept their offer and warns against setting a dangerous precedent with inflated demands

BAM seeking multiple mental health experts for national shuttlers

National body plans to hire a psychologist and junior mental coach to address players’ struggles

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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’