Zii Jia climbs to third world ranking
Malaysia remains strong in men's doubles, with four national pairs ranked among the world's top 20.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Japan Open: Zii Jia suffers shocking first-round exit
Lee Zii Jia was knocked out in the Japan Open 2024's first round by France's Alex Lanier in Yokohama today.
Tue Aug 20 2024
No time to rest after Paris 2024 bronze triumph - Aaron-Wooi Yik
The world number three duo will resume training to prepare for the upcoming Japan Open and Korea Open tournaments.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Stop disturbing Zii Jia, let’s celebrate his success - Hannah
Hannah Yeoh said M'sians should celebrate his achievement of winning the second bronze medal for Malaysia at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Paris 2024: Shuttlers end campaign with two bronze medals
No Malaysian will be in action on Tuesday (Aug 6) but they will resume their medal quest on Wednesday (Aug 7).
Tue Aug 06 2024
Zii Jia confirmed playing in Thomas Cup
Ng Tze Yong has also secured his spot in the national squad after being provisionally cleared by the medical team to play.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Thomas Cup: Riddle of Zii Jia’s inclusion to be solved tomorrow - Rexy
Rexy Mainaky said the coaches expect to announce the full line-up for the 2024 Thomas Cup tomorrow, a day before player registration closes.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Zii Jia clears first hurdle at BAC
Other Malaysian representatives are scheduled to play their matches later today.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Shuttlers mentality a little shaken with tactical changes in 2024 BATC final action - Rexy
The situation occurred as the two main singles stalwarts, Lee Zii Jia and Ng Tze Yong, were rested due to not being in full fitness.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Zii Jia beats Tze Yong to enter second round of China Masters
Lee Zii Jia will play China's Lu Guang Zu in the second round tomorrow.
Wed Nov 22 2023
Denmark Open: Zii Jia, men's doubles pair check into final
Lee Zii Jia is one step closer to clinching his second title this season by advancing to the 2023 Denmark Open final.
Sun Oct 22 2023
Zii Jia stuns world champ Kunlavut to enter Q-finals
Tomorrow Lee Zii Jia will take on HS Prannoy after the India shuttler downed Dmitriy Panarin of Kazakhstan today.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Asian Games: Zii Jia to face world champion Kunvalut in quarterfinals
Lee Zii Jia is set to face an acid test against Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the round of 16, since the Thai shuttler had a bye in the first round.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Zii Jia loses to Japan's Naraoka in first round
Lee Zii Jia lost to 2023 World Championship silver medallist and fourth seed Kodai Naraoka of Japan.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Zii Jia's world title quest ends
Malaysia's hope now rests on three pairs; Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah and Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024