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New Straits Times
5 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
News@9: Today's top headlines - August 18, 2025 [WATCH]
Here are today's top stories: ANTI-BULLYING CAMPAIGN His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia warned that if bullying is not addressed early in primary schools, it risks producing a generation lacking respect and compassio n for one another. BIG QUESTION MARK Former badminton star Tan Boon Heong has raised questions over Lee Zii Jia's competitiveness at the Paris World Championships from Aug 25-31. CHARGES Five teenagers will be charged at the Kota Kinabalu Juvenile Court on Wednesday over the bullying case involving the late Zara Qairina. Pendang MP Datuk Awang Solahuddin Hashim faces a 10-day suspension for challenging Jelutong MP RSN Rayer to a fight outside parliament.
The Star
a day ago
- Sport
- The Star
Early start helps, but senior step-up matters most, says Boon Heong
PETALING JAYA: Former shuttler Tan Boon Heong believes that true success is measured by how well juniors progress to the senior level – regardless of when they join the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). On Saturday (Aug 16), BAM president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz proposed lowering the national intake age from 16 back to 13, reversing the policy introduced in 2024 under former president Tan Sri Norza Zakaria. The move follows Malaysia's juniors' failure to win a medal at the Asian Junior Championships last month. While Boon Heong sees no issues in the juniors joining BAM earlier, he feels that the players' progression to the senior level is most important. 'Lowering the intake age to 13 gives players more chances to win at World and Asian Junior Championships. But excelling in juniors doesn't guarantee medals at the Olympics or World Championships,' said the 37-year-old. 'What matters most is how they step up at the senior level. Many Malaysians shone as juniors but couldn't sustain it. Success depends on focus, ambition, and quality training.' Zafrul's proposal has the backing of singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen and doubles director Rexy Mainaky, who said youngsters need time to develop and results won't come overnight. The BAM chief hopes to roll out the revamped programme next year, while stressing the importance of proper funding and strong state-level support.
Barnama
a day ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Chong Wei Can Help Drive BAM Towards Greater Heights
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Former national men's doubles player Tan Boon Heong has welcomed the appointment of Malaysian badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei as a new Council Member of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). He said the three-time Olympic silver medallist has the right qualities to continue driving the progress of national badminton, while hoping BAM will give Chong Wei the space and freedom to carry out his duties effectively. 'If Datuk Seri Chong Wei joins BAM, I really feel he can help BAM. But if he is only there just to attend meetings, to me that would be a waste.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Lee Chong Wei joins BAM to elevate Malaysian badminton
KUALA LUMPUR: Former national men's doubles player Tan Boon Heong (pic) has expressed support for Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei's appointment as a new Council Member of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). He believes Chong Wei's experience and leadership can significantly contribute to BAM's mission of strengthening Malaysian badminton. Tan emphasised the importance of granting Chong Wei the autonomy to implement necessary changes within the association. 'If Datuk Seri Chong Wei joins BAM, I really feel he can help BAM. But if he is only there just to attend meetings, to me that would be a waste.' He added that Chong Wei's deep understanding of the sport positions him well to identify and address key areas for improvement. BAM president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz recently announced Chong Wei's inclusion in the council as part of efforts to revitalise Malaysian badminton. The association also appointed three corporate leaders to strengthen its governance and strategic direction. Employees Provident Fund (EPF) director Tan Sri Gooi Hoe Soon will oversee finance, while former NTV7 CEO Datuk Seri Shazalli Ramly will handle branding and media strategy. Lawyer Datuk Sunil Abraham has been entrusted with legal matters. The appointments align with BAM's long-term vision of establishing Malaysia as a global badminton powerhouse. - Bernama
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
'Think 99 times!': M'sian badminton icon warns buyers after losing RM285k on luxury dream car
FORMER world No. 1 badminton player Tan Boon Heong has issued a heartfelt warning to fellow car enthusiasts after revealing he lost a staggering RM285,000 on a luxury SUV purchase — his dream car, a 2018 Range Rover Sport. In a candid social media post that quickly gained traction online, Tan opened up about the financial reality behind his RM530,000 splurge, urging others to be cautious before following in his footsteps. ALSO READ: M'sian badminton star Ong Yew Sin proposes to Japan's Aya Ohori in dreamy surprise, wins hearts online 'After driving it for a year, I noticed the car's value wasn't holding up well, so I decided to sell it. But by then, the Land Rover hype had already cooled off. Hoping to recover some of his investment, Tan initially listed the vehicle at RM450,000 — already an RM80,000 drop. He said a few friends expressed interest in buying it, claiming they'd go for it 'even if it's slightly overpriced.' 'One friend said he wanted to buy it — even said he'd pay a bit more. But in the end, he ghosted me. Honestly, just all talk. 'I kept lowering the price — RM375k, RM350k, RM345k — still no buyer,' he recounted. 'Then a follower came along, acted all confident about buying it, and even paid a deposit. I was over the moon... but the loan got rejected because he hadn't been repaying the bank on time. 'Now someone has offered RM245k and paid a deposit. Fingers crossed that the loan gets approved. If not, or if the buyer backs out, I might just keep the car as a vintage collection piece. 'To anyone who's thinking of buying a Land Rover — please think 99 times. You'll lose a lot of money. I'm not joking,' he wrote. 'Even after selling it, I still owe the bank RM140k. But at least I'll be free... and hey, I did fulfil my dream. 'Just... paid a heavy price for it in the end,' his post read. His post sparked a wave of responses online, ranging from criticism to financial advice. Some users accused him of poor money management, while others mocked his choices. In a follow-up post on June 28, Tan fired back with a pointed message. 'Lost money buying a car and people say I can't manage finances. You're so good at managing money — are you rich yet?' he wrote. 'Life is all about experiences. Lose money? Just earn it back. 'Why be so hung up over it?' he asked. 'You can't take your money with you when you're gone anyway. 'To sum it up: You only live once — if you don't enjoy life, what's the point? He wrapped it up with a sharp mic drop: 'You laugh at me for being a fool, I laugh at you for never having driven a Range Rover.
