18 Jan

National women’s singles, Goh Jin Wei and Lee Ying Ying continue their journey into the quarterfinals of the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu after winning their Round 2 matches at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City earlier today. Jin Wei got the ball rolling after her impressive straight sets 21-11 21-11 win over Chinese Taipei’s Pai Yu Po. “I played better today than I did yesterday. I did my homework and studied my opponent (Yu Po) which allowed me to read her game. I will keep on going and try my best to win my games. Although I...

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18 Jan

Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying complete a trio of mixed doubles pairs in the quarterfinals of the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu. Peng Soon and Liu Ying ousted Danish opponents – Mathias Christiansen and Christinna Pedersen 21-18 13-21 21-18 during their PMM2018 Round 2 match at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City today. “I was a little nervous even though we have the edge over them (Pedersen and Christiansen). And that made it an even tighter affair than it should be. Playing against them was a real test for us but winning it gave us more...

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17 Jan

The Malaysian women’s doubles’ contingent flashed promising signs in the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu Round 1 matches earlier today at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City. Tee Jing Yi and Soong Fie Cho were the first pair to progress into Round 2 of the PMM2018 after breezing past Liu Xuanxuan and Zhou Chaomin of China in straight sets (21-16, 21-18). Lim Yin Loo and Yap Cheng Wen followed suit as they defeated Thailand’s S. Paewsampran and K. Sudjaipraparat also in straight sets (21-17, 21-17) to seal a place in the last 16. [caption id="attachment_8296" align="alignright" width="300"] National women's...

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17 Jan

It was a day to forget for top national shuttler, Datuk Lee Chong Wei as he lost in the first round of the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City today. Chong Wei could not find a way past the stubborn Kenta Nishimoto of Japan as he lost in three sets 19-21, 21-18, 19-21. "I'll have to move forward from this loss and start preparing straight away for the Thomas Cup qualifiers as it is an important tournament for the national team. I'll also sit with my coaches and plan strategically for the...

03:31 / International / Press Release
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17 Jan

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) menepati ramalan apabila menewaskan TNB Thunderbolts 3-1 pada perlawanan Liga Perdana di Stadium Hoki Nasional hari ini sekali gus kekal memimpin saingan liga dengan meraih sembilan mata penuh selepas tiga perlawanan. Skuad bimbingan Nor Saiful Zaini Nasiruddin itu sebelum ini menewaskan dua pasukan pilihan, Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) 3-2 dan Kelab Hoki Kuala Lumpur (KLHC) 4-2. Meskipun terus meraih tiga mata penuh pada perlawanan hari ini, Nor Saiful tetap kurang berpuas hati dengan prestasi barisan pemainnya. "Saya lihat mereka tidak bermain seperti dua perlawanan sebelum ini. Mungkin ia disebabkan Thunderbolts adalah lawan yang selalu kita temui pada sesi latihan. "Tapi...

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16 Jan

The top three national mixed doubles pairs march into the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu Round 2 with no fuss earlier today at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City earlier today. Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai were first to book their slot in Round 2 of PMM2018. The pair easily dispatched opponents, Jacco Arends and Selena Piek from Netherlands 21-17, 21-17. Fresh off their success in Thailand, Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying proved unstoppable at the moment as they easily overcame France’s Bastian Kersaudy and Lea Palermo 21-11, 21-17. Defending champions, Tan Kian Meng and...

06:43 / International / Sports
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16 Jan

Drafted in from the reserve list after a couple of withdrawals, National No. 2 Iskandar Zulkarnain seized on the opportunity by qualifying for the main draw of the Perodua Malaysia Masters (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu which was held at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City earlier today. Iskandar replaced Suppanyu Avihingsanon in the qualifying rounds as the Thai international was promoted to the main draw due to the last minute pull out of Zulfadli Zulkiffli. [caption id="attachment_8322" align="alignright" width="300"] National mixed doubles pair, Chen Tang Jie- Cheah Yee See also made it through to the main draw after defeating Indonesian pair,...

05:21 / International / Sports
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15 Jan

National mixed No. 1 doubles, Tan Kian Meng and Lai Pei Jing are prepared to rise to the challenge of defending their title when the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu commences on the 16th to 21st January 2018 at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City. As of this year, the PMM2018 was upgraded to a Grade 2 Level 4 BWF World Tour (Super Series) and that has attracted a large number of top players signing up for the tournament. Kian Meng and Pei Jing finished runners-up in their first Malaysia Masters appearance back in 2016 before going one...

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14 Jan

Selepas membenam UniKL dua hari lalu, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) terus membuktikan label selaku 'pembunuh gergasi' apabila membelasah Kelab Hoki Kuala Lumpur (KLHC) 4-2 pada aksi kedua Liga Perdana di Stadium Hoki Nasional Bukit Jalil, hari ini. Kemenangan itu bukan saja mengekalkan rekod permulaan sempurna TNB tetapi juga menyaksikan skuad kendalian Nor Saiful Zaini mengukuhkan kedudukan di persada liga dengan enam mata, manakala KLHC pula terus kekal dengan rekod tanpa kemenangan. [caption id="attachment_5333" align="alignleft" width="300"] Pemain UniKL, Jeroen Dolf Hertzberger (kiri) meledak dua gol ketika membantu UniKL menewaskan Maybank 6-0 cuba diasak oleh pemain Maybank, Muhammad Iderus Ali pada aksi yang berlangsung...

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13 Jan

Reignited by his mixed doubles partner’s return, Chan Peng Soon is now ready to challenge for more championships, starting with the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu which will commence from 16th to 21st January 2018 at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City. Peng Soon and long-time partner, Goh Liu Ying has returned to the national team fold after Liu Ying’s long injury layoff forced the pair to separate for majority of last year. It has been smooth sailing for the pair despite not playing together for a while as Liu Ying, alongside youngster Chen Tang Jie, won the...

04:11 / International / Sports
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