PETALING JAYA: National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen believes Tan Kean Wei has given himself the “best possible chance” to grow after accepting an offer to join the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). I believe this gives him the best possible chance for his future in badminton,” said Jonassen. Kean Wei, who captured the national Under-21 title last year, reported for duty at the Academy Badminton Malaysia in Bukit Kiara last week and has been drafted into the BAM back-up squad. Jonassen explained that Kim Sheng will still feature at the Academy Badminton Malaysia, but in a different capacity as a sparring partner for the national squad. “For Chua Kim Sheng, we’ve made an arrangement where he will come and join us as a sparring player.

Source: The Star February 19, 2026 05:20 UTC