A host of big named shuttlers have confirmed their participation for the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 presented by Daihatsu which will be held from 16-21 January at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City. Datuk Lee Chong Wei, Olympic winners Lin Dan, Chen Long, Zhang Nan (China), Carolina Marin (Spain) and World No. 1s Viktor Axelsen (Denmark), Tai Tzu Ying (Chinese Taipei), Chen Qingchen-Jia Yifan (China) are among those who have registered to play in this year’s edition. The Perodua Malaysia Masters has been upgraded to a Grade 2 Level 4 BWF World Tour (Super Series) status as of 2018 and that...

Cheras Badminton Club (BC) ended their SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Phase 1 campaign on a high after defeating an under-strength Petaling BC side 11-7 during their match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road earlier today. There was no splitting both sides early on as the first men’s singles match between Petaling BC’s Tan Chun Seang and Cheras BC’s Chong Yee Han ended in a 2-2 (10-11, 11-6, 11-10, 5-11) draw. [caption id="attachment_5383" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hera Desiana Rachmawati of Petaling BC returns a shot towards her Cheras BC opponent during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena...

Puchong United Badminton Club (BC) are in pole position to finish at the top of the SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Phase 1 standings after narrowly defeating Cheras BC 11-8 during their match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road today. The first men’s singles match between Puchong United BC’s Liew Daren and Cheras BC’s Chong Yee Han ended in a 2-2 (11-10, 10-11, 8-11, 11-9) draw before Deng Xuan broke the deadlock as the Puchong United women’s singles beat her opponent Grace Chua Hui Zhen 3-0 (11-8, 11-6, 11-9) in their match. Puchong United BC’s lead was extended courtesy of...

Petaling Badminton Club (BC) claimed bragging rights as they defeated Petaling Jaya BC in their [caption id="attachment_8328" align="alignright" width="300"] Iskandar Zulkarnain completed the comeback and seal the win for Petaling BC as he defeated Petaling Jaya BC's Lee Cheuk Yiu 3-1 during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road earlier today.[/caption] match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road today. The reigning champions had to bounce back after their humbling defeat to Cheras BC yesterday. But they could not rise to the occasion as neighbours Petaling BC came back to record a slim 10-9 win. Goh...

Reigning champions, Petaling Jaya Badminton Club (BC) fell to a shock 5-12 defeat in the hands of Cheras BC during their SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road. Cheras BC got off to a wonderful start after Chong Yee Han’s 3-0 (11-5, 11-10, 11-7) win over Petaling Jaya BC’s skipper Goh Giap Chin in the first men’s singles match. Petaling Jaya BC clawed their way back into the tie thanks to their Thai import, Supanida Katethong’s 3-0 (11-5, 11-6, 11-7) trashing over Cheras BC’s Grace Chua Hui Zhen. [caption id="attachment_13077" align="alignleft" width="300"] Cheras BC's...

Puchong United Badminton Club (BC) assert their dominance with yet another commanding performance, this time beating Serdang BC 14-3 during their SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road earlier today. Minnows Serdang BC started well as Xu Yiming managed to hold Puchong United BC’s Liew Daren to a 2-2 (11-10, 7-11, 7-11, 8-7) draw in the first men’s singles. But the ever-reliable Japanese international, Aya Ohori extended her personal unbeaten streak by beating Serdang BC’s Huang Qiong Hui 3-0 (11-5, 11-7, 11-9) in the women’s singles match. Playing together for the first time...

Ampang Jaya BC showed their grit and determination to overcome Kepong BC 12-11 during their SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road today. Kepong BC drew first blood as their men’s singles, Lim Chi Wing ruined Ampang Jaya BC’s Yan Runze’s debut by winning the first match 3-2 (9-11, 11-3, 1-11, 11-10, 5-4). [caption id="attachment_4134" align="alignleft" width="300"] Iskandar Zulkarnain proved to the hero for Petaling BC as he secured a vital win for his team during his SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match against Bangsar Hawks BC's Zulhelmi Zulkiffli at the Sports Arena Sentosa,...

Cheras BC downed SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 strugglers, Serdang BC 11-7 to secure their second win of the season during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road earlier today. Xu Yiming got Serdang BC off to a good start as the Chinese international defeated Cheras BC’s Yeoh Seng Zoe 3-1 (11-8, 11-8, 10-11, 8-6) in the first match of the tie. But Cheras BC quickly regained the lead as their women’s singles, Grace Chua Hui Zhen recorded her first SSPL 2017/18 win in convincing fashion, defeating Serdang BC’s Huang Qing Hu in straight...

There was no Christmas hangover as normal formalities resume for Puchong United Badminton Club (BC). The current leaders showed why they are on top of the pile at the moment as they defeated Kepong BC 12-7 earlier today during their SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa. Puchong United BC’s Liew Daren and Lim Chi Wing of Kepong BC played to a 2-2 (11-6, 11-6, 8-11, 9-11) draw in the first men’s singles before Aya Ohori broke the deadlock as she demolished her Japanese compatriot and Kepong BC’s Sugino Ayaho 3-0 (11-4, 11-3, 11-5). [caption id="attachment_4081" align="alignright"...

Petaling Badminton Club (BC) delivered a strong message to other SS Purple League (SSPL) title contenders as they edged Ampang Jaya BC 12-6 during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road today. Petaling BC were under immense pressure to bounce back from the humiliating defeat suffered at the hands of Puchong United BC in their last match. [caption id="attachment_3988" align="alignright" width="300"] Ampang Jaya BC's Tan Jia Wei managed to conjure up a shocking 3-0 win over his more experienced opponent, Petaling BC's Kenichi Tago during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena...