The outcome has raised concerns over Malaysia’s readiness as they aim to end a 34-year wait to reclaim the Thomas Cup, last won in 1992. Reflecting on the defeats suffered by Malaysia’s three quarter-finalists at the Asian Championships, Rexy admitted that they fell short on several aspects. Mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei suffered a shock 19-21, 17-21 loss to world No. Women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah also went down 13-21, 15-21 to China’s Li Yijing-Luo Xumin while Aaron-Wooi Yik, Malaysia’s last remaining representatives, lost 19-21, 28-26, 13-21 to South Korea’s Kang Min-hyuk-Ki Dong-ju. “As for Tang Jie and Ee Wei, Tang Jie was completely out of sorts.

Source: The Star April 11, 2026 15:25 UTC