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The Star
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Toh sees scratch pairings as good way to freshen up the mix
PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Toh Ee Wei sees the recent pairing of scratch pairs as a blessing in disguise for the mixed doubles department. If not for the recent issues surrounding Ee Wei-Chen Tang Jie, Malaysia might not have uncovered the other budding talents waiting in the wings such as Loo Bing Kun and Chan Wen Tse. Until recently, the spotlight had mostly shone on her and Tang Jie, as well as Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin, with few paying attention to the potential of others. So when she was split from Tang Jie and briefly partnered with Bing Kun, while Tang Jie was paired with Wen Tse, there was visible improvement even though the partnerships were only short-lived. Both pairs lost in the second round of the ongoing Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil. Ee Wei viewed it as a positive development and believed she has fulfilled her goal of helping to raise Bing Kun's profile, as the 24-year-old is now seen as one of the emerging faces in the squad. 'There are definitely positives. These young players are talented, disciplined, and hardworking. I believe they will produce good results in the future,' said Ee Wei. 'For me, I really wanted to help raise Bing Kun's visibility. He works hard in training and has good discipline. Hopefully, this experience helps him take the next step.' Ee Wei is set to reunite with Tang Jie in the Singapore Open starting on Tuesday.
The Star
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Bing Kun grateful for chance to partner Ee Wei and play in top tier events despite defeat
PETALING JAYA: It was not the ending that mixed doubles pair Loo Bing Kun-Toh Ee Wei had hoped for after bowing out in the second round of the Malaysian Masters yesterday. Despite putting up a strong fight against Taiwan's Ye Hong-wei and Nicole Gonzales Chan, a shift in tactics by their opponents disrupted their momentum and ultimately led to a narrow 21-19, 20-22, 18-21 defeat. Nevertheless, the tournament marked a significant turning point for Bing Kun. Although he did not progress deep into the competition, he has caught the attention of national mixed doubles coach Nova Widianto, who described him as a star in the making. The Malaysian Masters marked Bing Kun's final outing with Ee Wei, but the pair showed plenty of promise during their brief partnership, having competed together in just two events, including the Taiwan Open. Ee Wei, who has reconciled with her regular partner Chen Tang Jie following a brief separation, will play at the Singapore Open starting next Tuesday. 'I'm happy that my coach has recognised my potential. It would be great if I could carry this momentum forward with a new partner soon,' said Bing Kun. 'Playing in high-level tournaments like this is a completely new experience. 'In lower-tier events, the atmosphere is very different. 'Here, we are up against world-class opponents, those ranked in the top 30 or even top 20. 'It is definitely a big challenge, even from the first round. 'You don't get this kind of intensity in smaller tournaments.' It remains uncertain whether Bing Kun will be reunited with his original partner Ho Lo Ee, who is now playing in the women's doubles with Amanda Yap. Although he will no longer be partnering Ee Wei, Bing Kun intends to hold on to the guidance she gave him, which he hopes to apply in future partnerships. 'One of the pieces of advice from Ee Wei that stuck with me is to never give up once you step onto the court. 'Fight until the very end, no matter if your opponent is the world No. 1 or a world champion. 'Just keep fighting,' he added. Earlier, another mixed doubles pair, Wong Tien Ci-Lim Chiew Sien, also bowed out after losing to the Thai duo Dechapol Puavaranukroh-Supissara Paewsampran 14-21, 9-21.
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Ee Wei's short-lived pairing with Bing Kun ends in defeat
KUALA LUMPUR: Loo Bing Kun-Toh Ee Wei's hopes of ending their short mixed doubles stint on a high were dashed after they crashed out in the second round of the Malaysia Masters on Thursday. Bing Kun-Ee Wei came agonisingly close to reaching back-to-back quarter-finals but squandered commanding leads twice to lose 19-21, 22-20, 21-18 to Taiwan's world No. 23 pair Ye Hong Wei-Nicole Gonzales Chan at the Axiata Arena. They let slip a 17-13 advantage in the second game and then led 13-8 in the decider, only to falter again – summing up a disappointing end for Malaysia's mixed doubles campaign, which has now come to a premature close. Earlier in the day, independent pair Wong Tien Ci-Lim Chiew Sien also bowed out following a tame 21-14, 21-9 defeat to Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh-Supissara Paewsampran. The Malaysia Masters mark the end of Bing Kun and Ee Wei's brief partnership, with the latter set to reunite with world No. 5 partner Chen Tang Jie — who also parted ways with stand-in partner Chan Wen Tse — at next week's Singapore Open. Bing Kun-Ee Wei had impressed on their debut at the Taiwan Open two weeks ago, where they reached the quarter-finals. For Bing Kun, the short partnership was an experience to treasure, especially competing at the highest level for the first time. "This was the biggest tournament I've ever played in," said Bing Kun. "The atmosphere was electrifying and the support from the fans was incredible. You don't get this kind of experience at lower-tier tournaments. "I also got to face top-30 and even top-20 opponents – the level is really high right from the start." Bing Kun also took away valuable lessons from partnering Ee Wei, who's known for her fighting spirit and relentless energy on court. "She gave me some wise advice. She told me that once I step on court, I must give it everything I've got. No matter who the opponents are — even world champions — never be afraid and never give up," he said. National mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto already has plans for Bing Kun, believing he has the potential to form a strong third pair for the national team. Nova is eyeing a new combination with either Go Pei Kee or Cheng Su Hui. "I'm thankful that coach sees potential in me. I really hope I'll be paired with a good partner and we can build something strong from there," said Bing Kun.
Barnama
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Malaysia Masters 2025: Pearly-Thinaah Keep Winning Momentum From Thailand Open
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- National women's doubles pair, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah continued their winning streak after clinching the 2025 Thailand Open last week when they advanced to the second round of the 2025 Malaysia Masters today. Seeded third in the tournament, the national pair had no trouble putting aside the challenge of Hong Kong's Fan Ka Yan-Yau Mau Ying, 21-17, 21-16 in straight sets at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. 'At the beginning of the first set, we were a little slow but after the 11th point, we started to adjust to the court and wind conditions. bootstrap slideshow 'From there, we started to reorganise the game and return to the original strategy. Hopefully this momentum can continue for tomorrow's action,' Pearly told reporters. Asked about the difference between playing on a court abroad and at home, Pearly explained that she did not think too much about it but admitted that the support of the local fans helped boost their morale. Pearly-Thinaah are scheduled to meet the Thai pair, Pichamon Phatcharaphisutsin-Nannapas Sukklad in the second round after they defeated the Indian pair, Rashmi Ganesh-Sania Sikkandar, 21-10, 21-12 in another first-round action. Meanwhile, in the mixed doubles competition, Loo Bing Kun-Toh Ee Wei recovered from a first-set loss before recording a 20-22, 21-18, 21-15 victory over Taiwanese pair, Ming Che Lu-Hung En Tzu to advance to the round of 16. Ee Wei described the victory as the result of their strong cooperation, especially the support of Bing Kun who helped cover the gap every time she made a mistake, as well as the strong cheers of the local fans who fueled her spirit. Meanwhile, Bing Kun, who appeared before thousands of home fans for the first time, said the experience helped him forget his nervousness and focus fully on the game.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Pearly-Thinaah keep winning momentum from Thailand Open
NATIONAL women's doubles pair, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah continued their winning streak after clinching the 2025 Thailand Open last week when they advanced to the second round of the 2025 Malaysia Masters today. Seeded third in the tournament, the national pair had no trouble putting aside the challenge of Hong Kong's Fan Ka Yan-Yau Mau Ying, 21-17, 21-16 in straight sets at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. 'At the beginning of the first set, we were a little slow but after the 11th point, we started to adjust to the court and wind conditions. 'From there, we started to reorganise the game and return to the original strategy. Hopefully this momentum can continue for tomorrow's action,' Pearly told reporters. Asked about the difference between playing on a court abroad and at home, Pearly explained that she did not think too much about it but admitted that the support of the local fans helped boost their morale. Pearly-Thinaah are scheduled to meet the Thai pair, Pichamon Phatcharaphisutsin-Nannapas Sukklad in the second round after they defeated the Indian pair, Rashmi Ganesh-Sania Sikkandar, 21-10, 21-12 in another first-round action. Meanwhile, in the mixed doubles competition, Loo Bing Kun-Toh Ee Wei recovered from a first-set loss before recording a 20-22, 21-18, 21-15 victory over Taiwanese pair, Ming Che Lu-Hung En Tzu to advance to the round of 16. Ee Wei described the victory as the result of their strong cooperation, especially the support of Bing Kun who helped cover the gap every time she made a mistake, as well as the strong cheers of the local fans who fueled her spirit. Meanwhile, Bing Kun, who appeared before thousands of home fans for the first time, said the experience helped him forget his nervousness and focus fully on the game. 'I'm really excited... I'm all out. Even if the shuttle comes 100 times, I'm willing to smash 200 times. Most importantly, I need to overcome the pressure,' he said, who is scheduled to meet Taiwanese pair Ye Hong Wei-Nicole Gonzales Chan who beat Jesper Toft-Amalie Magelund of Denmark 21-19, 21-15. Another national mixed doubles pair, Chen Tang Jie-Chan Wen Tse, faced a different fate when they were eliminated in the first round after losing to seventh seeds from China, Cheng Xing-Zhang Chi, 20-22, 15-21. Tang Jie will be back in a pair with Toh Ee Wei after the two players decided to reunite starting in the 2025 Singapore Open, which is scheduled to take place from May 27 to June 1.
