Tag: Datuk Norza Zakaria

Lee Zii Jia Receives Blessing from President of BAM to Turn Pro

Kuala Lumpur: As soon as the news of Lee Zii Jia, and former world junior girls’ singles champion, Goh Jin Wei were banned by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) from international tournaments for two years hit the social media last Friday afternoon, the entire badminton world suddenly declared war on BAM. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia Receives Blessing from President of BAM to Turn Pro

Lee Zii Jia Spearheads Malaysia’s Challenge at Sudirman Cup, Goh Sze Fei & Goh Jin Wei Sidelined Due to Injury and Fever

Kuala Lumpur: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has announced rosters for the Sudirman Cup, Thomas Cup, and Uber Cup Finals on Saturday, sending mostly young players to the prestigious team events. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia Spearheads Malaysia’s Challenge at Sudirman Cup, Goh Sze Fei & Goh Jin Wei Sidelined Due to Injury and Fever

Lee Zii Jia, Pearly Tan, Thinaah Muralitharan Receive Incentives, BAM May Have Inked New Sponsorship with YONEX

Kuala Lumpur: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has awarded the World No. 8 men’s singles player, Lee Zii Jia an incentive of RM30,000 following his success in the 2021 All England where he defeated Viktor Axelsen of Denmark 30-29, 20-22, 21-9 in the final. That was Malaysia’s first All England title since Lee Chong Wei last won it in 2017. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia, Pearly Tan, Thinaah Muralitharan Receive Incentives, BAM May Have Inked New Sponsorship with YONEX

BAM Players Urged to be Wary of Match-Fixing after a Malaysian Gets Lifetime Ban

Kuala Lumpur: The decision of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to impose a lifetime suspension on a Malaysian involved in match-fixing should be used as a lesson to the Malaysian national players so that they are not getting caught in the scandal. Continue reading BAM Players Urged to be Wary of Match-Fixing after a Malaysian Gets Lifetime Ban

Malaysian Open could be canceled, BAM wants players to focus on the Olympic qualifications

Kuala Lumpur: President of Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) said the US$750,000 Malaysian Open that scheduled to be held in Bukit Jalil from Nov 24 to Nov 29 could be canceled. Continue reading Malaysian Open could be canceled, BAM wants players to focus on the Olympic qualifications

Hendrawan continues to serve in BAM’s men’s singles department

Kuala Lumpur: The Badminton Association of Malaysia has announced on Saturday that Hendrawan will continue to serve as Malaysia’s men’s singles coach until his contract expires after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Continue reading Hendrawan continues to serve in BAM’s men’s singles department

BAM happy with Malaysian players’ performance at Malaysia International Series

Kuala Lumpur: The President of Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), Mohamad Norza Zakaria was pleased to see Malaysian men’s singles players regained the confidence after Soong Joo Ven won the Malaysia International Series title at the Perak Badminton Arena on Sunday. Continue reading BAM happy with Malaysian players’ performance at Malaysia International Series

Lee Chong Wei appointed as Malaysia’s Chef De Mission for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Kuala Lumpur: President of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) Mohamad Norza Zakaria has confirmed on Saturday that Malaysia’s badminton legend Lee Chong Wei has been appointed as the chef de mission (CDM) for Malaysian delegation at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Continue reading Lee Chong Wei appointed as Malaysia’s Chef De Mission for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Smile! Cheerful Lee Chong Wei in selfie with Norza Zakaria

Kuala Lumpur: The president of Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), Norza Zakaria visited Lee Chong Wei on Thursday morning, and then posted smiling selfies of him and Lee on his social media page after the visit. Continue reading Smile! Cheerful Lee Chong Wei in selfie with Norza Zakaria