PETALING JAYA: National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen has stressed that he has no plans to leave and will remain in his position to continue developing the country’s shuttlers. Jonassen acknowledged that last year brought few notable achievements for both the men and women’s singles squads. 1 men’s singles player Leong Jun Hao, whose results often fell short of expectations. For example, the claim that he would be demoted and assigned to coach only the women’s singles squad. However, Jonassen denied the rumours and said he remains fully committed to his role as national singles coaching director.

Source: The Star January 04, 2026 16:39 UTC