Lee Zii Jia now ranked fifth in the world
National badminton ace Lee Zii Jia went up one rung to the fifth position in the BWF rankings after collecting 90,378 points from 41 tournaments.
Tue May 24 2022
Joyous rewards await future hari raya celebrations - Chong Wei
Former national badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei advised Malaysians who are disappointed with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak, to be patient.
Sun May 24 2020
Chong Wei agrees Lin Dan is great
National badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei has acknowledged that Lin Dan is a great player and accepted his defeat against the Chinese badminton superstar.
Sun Apr 09 2017
MPs congratulate Chong Wei on fourth All-England title win
Most of them, including those from the opposition, also expressed the hope that the national badminton ace would be able to bag the title for the fifth time next year.
Mon Mar 13 2017
Norza hopes Chong Wei can focus on winning major championships
Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Norza Zakaria hopes National badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei can focus on winning the World Championships in Glasgow, Scot
Wed Mar 01 2017
'I cannot forget what Frost did to me' - Chong Wei
The row between national badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei and Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) technical director Morten Frost Hansen does not appear to be easing off.
Thu Feb 16 2017
Spat between Chong Wei, Frost resolved professionally - BAM
National badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei and Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) Technical Director Morten Frost Hansen are two badminton icons who handled their recent spat professionally.
Mon Feb 13 2017
Frost tight-lipped over tiff with Chong Wei
Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) technical director, Morten Frost Hansen today declined to comment on his spat with national badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei.
Wed Feb 08 2017
Frost has no right to determine my career - Chong Wei
National badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei said the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) technical director Morten Frost had 'no right' to determine his career.
Tue Feb 07 2017
Chong Wei bows out of World Super Series finals in Dubai
The 21-14, 14-21, 19-21 loss to Axelsen prevented the world number one from advancing to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Fri Dec 16 2016
PM Najib congratulates Lee Chong Wei
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today congratulated national badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei on his victory at the Indonesia Open, yesterday.
Mon Jun 06 2016
Chong Wei to face Lin Dan in Asian Championship semi-final today
National badminton ace, Datuk Lee Chong Wei, in pursuit of the first gold medal in the Olympics in August, when he faces his arch-rival Lin Dan in the semi-final of the 2016, today.
Fri Apr 29 2016
Chong Wei not taking Iskandar lightly
National badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei is not taking compatriot Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin, who he will be meeting in the men's singles final of the Malaysian Masters Grand Prix Gold match.
Sat Jan 23 2016
"Chong Wei knows what he is doing" - Khairy
Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin believes that any decision made by national badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei would be for his own good.
Thu Nov 26 2015
Najib congratulates Chong Wei for winning China Open
The Prime Minister congratulated the national badminton ace for ending Malaysia's 13-yeat wait to win the China Open title.
Sun Nov 15 2015
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