Chong Wei, Lin Dan elected into BWF Hall Of Fame
National badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei and his on-court nemesis Lin Dan of China to be inducted into the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Hall of Fame for 2023.
Tue May 02 2023
Aaron-Wooi Yik ready to rock in Bangkok
Aaron-Wooi Yik have also been nominated in the doubles category for the Badminton World Federation Player of the Year Awards for 2022.
Wed Nov 30 2022
High-flying Zii Jia reminded to keep his feet on the ground
Zii Jia's scintillating run pushed him up one rung to number five in the latest world rankings released by the Badminton World Federation.
Fri May 27 2022
BWF hand lifetime suspension to Malaysian for match-fixing activities
The BWF sentenced a Malaysian to a lifetime suspension from all badminton related activity after he was found guilty of match-fixing activities.
Fri Jan 08 2021
BWF has right to award 'wild card' entry to Chen Long - KJ
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has the right to award a wild card to Olympic champion Chen Long.
Sat May 06 2017
Chong Wei heads world championship list for men's singles
Malaysia's badminton ace, Datuk Lee Chong Wei heads the World Championship list for the men's singles event, said the Badminton World Federation (BWF) in a statement today.
Fri Apr 28 2017
BWF denies talk about fining players who rejoin BWF tournaments
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has quashed a recent news report that shuttlers will have to pay a fine if they decide to join back any tournaments sanctioned by BWF after sitting out for a year.
Sun Mar 19 2017
Bangkok to host 2018 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals
Bangkok, Thailand outbid New Delhi, India to stage the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thomas and Uber Cup finals in 2018.
Sat Mar 18 2017
Chong Wei bags fifth BWF best male player of the year award
He received the honour from BWF deputy president, Gustavo Salazar at the Players' Reception and Gala Dinner in Dubai, UAE, for displaying spectacular performances throughout the season.
Tue Dec 13 2016
V Shem-Wee Kiong are world number one men's doubles pair
V Shem-Wee Kiong had accumulated 71,297 points followed by China's Chai Biao/Hong Wei in second place with 70,220 and Danish pair of Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen (67,534) in third.
Thu Nov 10 2016
Badminton: New format would tempt Lee for Tokyo 2020
Malaysia's world number one Lee Chong Wei said a new scoring format could tempt him to extend his career to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and take yet another shot at an elusive badminton gold medal.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Proposed 11-point system good for senior players - Chong Wei
Chong Wei said senior players like himself and his arch rival Lin Dan had the ability to control a match and can use the system to their advantage.
Tue Sep 13 2016
Chong Wei leads men's singles seeding
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) said the seedings are based on today's world rankings for the confirmed Olympics qualifiers and will be used for the draw on July 26.
Thu Jul 21 2016
Badminton: Lifetime bans warning in betting, fixing crackdown
Badminton players and others linked to the sport face possible lifetime bans for betting on or fixing matches under toughened rules announced by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Thursday.
Thu Mar 24 2016
Chong Wei remains in fifth place at BWF world ranking
Top national shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei remained in fifth place of the latest world ranking issued by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), today.
Thu Jan 21 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024