PETALING JAYA: Any national player planning to leave the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) before their contract ends may have to think twice, as they could be required to pay substantial compensation. BAM secretary Datuk Kenny Goh said the clause is already included in players’ contracts with the association. However, BAM are currently reviewing the clause to ensure it is fair to both the association and the players. “The current contracts state that if players resign before the end of their contract, they must pay compensation to BAM,” said Kenny. “Alternatively, BAM will not register them for any international tournaments for two years.”The compensation payable by players who leave the national set-up before their contracts expire is expected to range between RM300,000 to RM500,000.

Source: The Star March 29, 2026 00:44 UTC