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Kenneth defends withdrawals of BAM singles from Japan Masters: PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will have no national men's singles players competing at the Japan Masters ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/11/05/kenneth-defends-withdrawals-of-bam-singles-from-japan-masters
Early exit woes haunt Jun Hao again at Denmark Open: PETALING JAYA: Leong Jun Hao's struggles continued after he suffered another early exit ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/10/14/early-exit-woes-haunt-jun-hao-again-at-denmark-open
Jun Hao has the spark, now consistency: ONE big win, but Leong Jun Hao (pic) could not keep the momentum going at the Asian Games.
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/09/28/jun-hao-has-the-spark-now-consistency
Jonassen backs Jun Hao and Justin to spring surprises: PETALING JAYA: National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen is not losing sleep over doubts ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/09/19/jonassen-backs-jun-hao-and-justin-to-spring-surprises
Singles worry for legend: PETALING JAYA: It may be difficult to accept, but Malaysia's men's singles shuttlers could find themselves merely making up the numbers ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/09/18/singles-worry-for-legend
Chong Wei says Jun Hao needs hunger, discipline and desire if he wants to reach Olympics
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/09/08/chong-wei-says-jun-hao-needs-hunger-discipline-and-desire-if-he-wants-to-reach-olympics
Jonassen still sees Jun Hao as first choice in men’s singles: PETALING JAYA: Leong Jun Hao (pic) may still be searching for consistency, but Kenneth Jonassen ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/09/05/jonassen-still-sees-jun-hao-as-first-choice-in-mens-singles
Kenneth sees brighter days ahead of Jun Hao: PETALING JAYA: Past results matter little if current form is anything to go by.
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/07/31/kenneth-sees-brighter-days-ahead-of-jun-hao
Jun Hao shuts out critics to focus on himself: PETALING JAYA: National men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao (pic) remains determined to overcome his ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/06/15/jun-hao-shuts-out-critics-to-focus-on-himself
Jonassen pleased with Jun Hao’s improved effort and commitment: PETALING JAYA: National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen is encouraged by the progress ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/06/06/jonassen-pleased-with-jun-haos-improved-effort-and-commitment
Jun Hao avenges Thomas Cup defeat to Naraoka: PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's No. 1 men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao got his Indonesian Open campaign off ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/06/02/jun-hao-avenges-thomas-cup-defeat-to-naraoka
Jun Hao admits missing training, says he had reasons: PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's top men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao has acknowledged missing ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/05/18/jun-hao-admits-missing-training-says-he-had-reasons
Look in the mirror and walk the talk, says Jonassen: PETALING JAYA: National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen does not want promises from Leong Jun Hao ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/05/22/look-in-the-mirror-and-walk-the-talk-says-jonassen
Justin backs Jonassen amid singles slump, fine with Danish training style: PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Justin Hoh defended Kenneth Jonassen after ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/05/22/justin-backs-jonassen-amid-singles-slump-fine-with-danish-training-style
Justin: No issues with Jonassen's coaching method: PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Justin Hoh defended Kenneth Jonassen after some blamed the Danish ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/05/21/justin-no-issues-with-jonassen039s-coaching-method
National No. 1 cracks under pressure and falls to lower-ranked Chinese: PETALING JAYA: The disciplinary controversy surrounding men's singles shuttler Leong ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/05/21/national-no-1-cracks-under-pressure-and-falls-to-lower-ranked-chinese
Jun Hao, Justin sent packing as Malaysia’s singles woes continue: PETALING JAYA: The agony continued for Malaysia in the men's singles when both Leong Jun ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/05/20/jun-hao-justin-sent-packing-as-malaysias-singles-woes-continue
Facing it bravely: PETALING JAYA: Any other player might have gone into hiding after being called out for indiscipline, but not national No ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/05/19/facing-it-bravely
Horsens rock bottom for Leong but he’s plodding on: PETALING JAYA: Malaysia No. 1 men's singles Leong Jun Hao has described his outing in the Thomas Cup ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/05/04/horsens-rock-bottom-for-leong-but-hes-plodding-on
BAM may opt to field younger men's singles players for Asian Games: PETALING JAYA: With Malaysia not expected to be among the medal contenders in the men's ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/05/07/bam-may-opt-to-field-younger-men039s-singles-players-for-asian-games
Coach Kenneth owns up as singles fail to deliver: PETALING JAYA: Kenneth Jonassen was left deeply disappointed after watching two of his charges fail to deliver ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/05/01/coach-kenneth-owns-up-as-singles-fail-to-deliver
POSSIBLE QUARTER-FINAL MATCH-UPS: Malaysia vs China (Latest world ranking in brackets)
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/05/01/possible-quarter-final-match-ups
Kenneth: Jun Hao omission purely tactical, Zii Jia was rock solid: HORSENS: The decision to leave out national top men's singles player Leong Jun Hao was ...
thestar.com.my/sport/2026/04/26/kenneth-jun-hao-omission-purely-tactical-zii-jia-was-rock-solid
Top-ranked Jun Hao waits patiently for call-up, eager to prove himself in Finals: PETALING JAYA: Singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao was rested for the tie against ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/04/26/top-ranked-jun-hao-waits-patiently-for-call-up-eager-to-prove-himself-in-finals
Zii Jia eyeing strong showing against Japan to restore team’s dignity: PETALING JAYA: The match against Japan today is not just about deciding the Group B ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/04/29/zii-jia-eyeing-strong-showing-against-japan-to-restore-teams-dignity
Zii Jia rallies support for struggling teammates as Malaysia stutter
into quarters
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/04/28/zii-jia-rallies-support-for-struggling-teammates-as-malaysia-stutter-into-quarters
Malaysia seal quarter-final spot with 4-1 victory against Finland: PETALING JAYA: Malaysia booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Thomas Cup after ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/04/27/malaysia-seal-quarter-final-spot-with-4-1-victory-against-finland
Misbun: Leong and Co can still spring surprises despite inconsistent form: PETALING JAYA: Favourites do not always win, and underdogs should never be written off ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/04/24/misbun-leong-and-co-can-still-spring-surprises-despite-inconsistent-form
Malaysia vs China possible match up: It shapes up as a classic David vs Goliath clash, and Jun Hao will need to dig deep and draw on every ounce of resolve if he ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/04/23/malaysia-vs-china-possible-match-up
Possible match-ups (Malaysia vs Indonesia): (Latest world ranking in brackets)
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/04/22/possible-match-ups-malaysia-vs-indonesia
POSSIBLE MATCH-UPS: MALAYSIA vs JAPAN (Latest world ranking in brackets)
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/04/19/possible-match-ups
Zii Jia ready to ease pressure on first two singles by sharing knowledge: PETALING JAYA: Independent men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia is no stranger to ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/04/16/zii-jia-ready-to-ease-pressure-on-first-two-singles-by-sharing-knowledge
When aces don’t go places: PETALING JAYA: Malaysia can't depend on Lee Zii Jia alone to make a difference in the Thomas Cup, but that seems to be the ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/04/10/when-aces-dont-go-places
Mixed fortunes as Aaron-Wooi Yik progresses, but Jun Hao falls: PETALING JAYA: World No. 2 men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik got their Asian ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/04/08/mixed-fortunes-as-aaron-wooi-yik-progresses-but-jun-hao-falls
June Wei waits in the wings for Thomas Cup chance: PETALING JAYA: Professional shuttler Cheam June Wei has declared himself ready to step in should he be called ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/04/06/june-wei-waits-in-the-wings-for-thomas-cup-chance
Jun Jao, Justin Hoh set to face tough Indonesian foes in Ningbo: PETALING JAYA: The national singles players face an uphill battle to clear the opening round of ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/03/25/jun-jao-justin-set-to-face-tough-indonesian-foes-in-ningbo
Jun Hao holds edge but wary of Naraoka clash : PETALING JAYA: More than anyone, national shuttler Leong Jun Hao is eager to hit top form at the right time of the ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/03/25/jun-hao-holds-edge-but-wary-of-naraoka-clash
Leong and Co must crack Japan’s singles code in Thomas Cup Group B: PETALING JAYA: Japan are favourites to top Group B in the Thomas Cup Finals ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/03/19/leong-and-co-must-crack-japans-singles-code-in-thomas-cup-group-b
Journey goes on for Jun Hao after All-England mixed outcome: PETALING JAYA: The All-England campaign may have ended in the second round for national men's ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/03/07/journey-goes-on-for-jun-hao-after-all-england-mixed-outcome
Jun Hao lets critics have a go as he hopes to silence them soon: PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's No. 1 men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao (pic) has little ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/03/15/jun-hao-lets-critics-have-a-go-as-he-hopes-to-silence-them-soon
Jun Hao, Justin crash out in German Open first round: PETALING JAYA: National men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao's hopes of building momentum for ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/02/26/jun-hao-justin-crash-out-in-german-open-first-round
From Lee-Lin Dan era to no clear king sets stage for All-England surprise : PETALING JAYA: Do not be surprised if this year's All-England men's singles ...
thestar.com.my/sport/2026/03/02/from-lee-lin-dan-era-to-no-clear-king-sets-stage-for-all-england-surprise
Collapse of Jun Hao, Justin, Aidil not a worry, says Lee, ahead of Thomas Cup: PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's badminton camp are still far from comfortable ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/02/27/collapse-of-jun-hao-justin-aidil-not-a-worry-says-lee-ahead-of-thomas-cup
Jun Hao out to prove his No. 1 worth: PETALING JAYA: The spotlight will be on men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao (pic) at the German Open next week as he ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/02/19/jun-hao-out-to-prove-his-no-1-worth
Hao to make it count: PETALING JAYA: National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen wants Malaysia's men's singles No ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/02/16/hao-to-make-it-count
Jun Hao eyes reset in Jakarta after Indian Open setback: PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao has an opportunity to reignite his season with ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/01/18/jun-hao-eyes-reset-in-jakarta-after-indian-open-setback
Singles sorrow as Jun Hao retires and Justin’s debut ends early: PETALING JAYA: It was a disappointing end for both men's singles shuttlers Leong Jun Hao ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/01/15/singles-sorrow-as-jun-hao-retires-and-justins-debut-ends-early
Jun Hao bent on regaining giant-killing form: BUKIT JALIL: Losing does not mean giving up, and Malaysia's men's singles player Leong Jun Hao is ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/01/09/jun-hao-bent-on-regaining-giant-killing-form
Fired-up Jun Hao beats China's Wang to keep hopes alive: KUALA LUMPUR: Men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao made a good start in the Malaysian Open by beating ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/01/07/fired-up-jun-hao-beats-china039s-wang-to-keep-hopes-alive
Jun Hao blocks out coaching switch and swap plans to raise his game: KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttler Leong Jun Hao is not letting the ongoing structural changes in the ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/01/06/jun-hao-blocks-out-coaching-switch-and-swap-plans-to-raise-his-game
Jonassen rethinks approach after players struggle to adapt: PETALING JAYA: National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen has adjusted his training approach ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/01/03/jonassen-rethinks-approach-after-players-struggle-to-adapt
Kenneth invites Lakshya to spar with Jun Hao and Co
before home meet : PETALING JAYA: Sparring sessions with India's Lakshya Sen has given struggling ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/01/03/kenneth-invites-lakshya-to-spar-with-jun-hao-and-co-before-home-meet
Jonassen believes Jun Hao still has time to fulfil his potential: PETALING JAYA: National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen believes shuttler Leong Jun ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/12/25/jonassen-believes-jun-hao-still-has-time-to-fulfil-his-potential
How long will Leong take to finally rise to the big occasion?: BANGKOK: The disappointment was written all over Leong Jun Hao's face after he collapsed in ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/12/11/how-long-will-leong-take-to-finally-rise-to-the-big-occasion
Justin leads Malaysia into SEA Games men's team final: BANGKOK: Shuttler Justin Hoh rose to the occasion to lead Malaysia past hosts Thailand and into the ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/12/08/justin-leads-malaysia-into-sea-games-men039s-team-final
Coach hopes Jun Hao’s spirit rises against Kunlavut after Filipino rout: PETALING JAYA: The duel between Leong Jun Hao (left) and home star Kunlavut Vitidsarn ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/12/08/coach-hopes-jun-haos-spirit-rises-against-kunlavut-after-filipino-rout
BAM’s golden demand drives Jonassen’s rallying cry to Jun Hao, Justin: PETALING JAYA: Be bold and daring.
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/12/06/bams-golden-demand-drives-jonassens-rallying-cry-to-jun-hao-justin
Sounding the alarm: PETALING JAYA: Forget the Thomas Cup as the reality is harsher. Even a SEA Games medal is looking increasingly uncertain for the men's ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/11/16/sounding-the-alarm
Aidil set to deepen Jun Hao’s woes in Australian Open showdown: PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's professional men's singles shuttler Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/11/15/aidil-set-to-deepen-jun-haos-woes-in-australian-open-showdown
Jun Hao’s struggle continues after fifth first-round exit in a row: PETALING JAYA: Familiar failings continue to haunt men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao.
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/11/14/jun-haos-struggle-continues-after-fifth-first-round-exit-in-a-row
National No. 1 Jun Hao out to draw inspiration from where it all began: PETALING JAYA: National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen hopes struggling ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/11/07/national-no-1-jun-hao-out-to-draw-inspiration-from-where-it-all-began
Patient Jonassen loses cool as Jun Hao exits Hylo with defeat to unknown Indian shuttler
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/10/31/patient-jonassen-loses-cool-as-jun-hao-exits-hylo-with-defeat-to-unknown-indian-shuttler
Jun Hao learns from French fall, eyes Hylo Open high: PETALING JAYA: National men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao remains upbeat after losing in the first ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/10/24/jun-hao-learns-from-french-fall-eyes-hylo-open-high
Hope on Man-Tee to stop English pair’s sizzling streak in French Open second round
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/10/22/blimey-big-hurdle-ahead
Long shot for Leong against Viktor at French Open opener: PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao will need more than a miracle ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/10/21/long-shot-for-leong-against-viktor-at-french-open-opener
Jun Hao falls to Li Shifeng in Denmark Open first round: PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao's Denmark Open journey came to an early ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/10/16/jun-hao-falls-to-li-shifeng-in-denmark-open-first-round
National No. 1 Jun Hao growing into new role constantly under spotlight: Carrying the tag of Malaysia's No. 1 men's singles player comes with pressure ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/10/14/national-no-1-jun-hao-growing-into-new-role-constantly-under-spotlight
Jun Hao faces tough opener against nemesis Shifeng in Denmark: PETALING JAYA: Tough draws are nothing new for Malaysia's shuttlers, and this time ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/10/09/jun-hao-faces-tough-opener-against-nemesis-shifeng-in-denmark
Jun Hao knows hard lessons will sharpen and shape him to be better: PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao believes he is in the ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/09/20/jun-hao-knows-hard-lessons-will-sharpen-and-shape-him-to-be-better
Jun Hao sets up clash with Shifeng, painful early exit for Zii Jia: PETALING JAYA: It was a day of mixed fortunes for Malaysia's men's singles in the ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/09/18/jun-hao-sets-up-clash-with-shifeng-painful-early-exit-for-zii-jia
Zii Jia won’t be disheartened after first loss to compatriot: PETALING JAYA: Losing is never easy, and men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia sees it as part of ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/09/11/zii-jia-wont-be-disheartened-after-first-loss-to-compatriot
Singles coach Yogendran urges Jun Hao to build on Hong Kong form: PETALING JAYA: What once felt distant is now within reach for Leong Jun Hao.
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/09/15/singles-coach-yogendran-urges-jun-hao-to-build-on-hong-kong-form
Too little too late: PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao came agonisingly close to a breakthrough win but fell just short ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/09/13/too-little-too-late
Jun Hao suffers heartbreak after missing match point against Shifeng in HK: PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao's campaign in the Hong ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/09/12/jun-hao-suffers-heartbreak-after-missing-match-point-against-shifeng-in-hk
Jinx ends as Jun Hao beats Justin for first time in Hong Kong: PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao survived a tough battle against teammate ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/09/12/jinx-ends-as-jun-hao-beats-justin-for-first-time-in-hong-kong
Justin stuns Popov in HK Open: PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Justin Hoh pulled off a stunning win over Frenchman Toma Junior Popov to set-up an all-Malaysian second ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/09/10/justin-stuns-popov-in-hk-open
Pride and position on the line: PETALING JAYA: The all-Malaysian showdown between Lee Zii Jia and Leong Jun Hao at the Hong Kong Open next Tuesday is expected to ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/09/04/pride-and-position-on-the-line
Victor shows the way for M’sian singles with Canada’s historic medal: PETALING JAYA: The national men's singles players might learn a thing or two from the ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/09/01/victor-shows-the-way-for-msian-singles-with-canadas-historic-medal
Hao rues missed chance but Kenneth says charge close to turning tide: PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Leong Jun Hao was left to rue a missed opportunity after seeing his ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/08/28/hao-rues-missed-chance-but-kenneth-says-charge-close-to-turning-tide
Jun Hao needs to get engine running in Nishimoto test: PETALING JAYA: The real test for men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao at the World Championships in ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2025/08/27/jun-hao-needs-to-get-engine-running-in-nishimoto-test