KUALA LUMPUR: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) said they will maintain their policy of not cutting players’ prize money, despite efforts to sustain their finances. Zafrul also sought to clarify public perception, emphasising that players keep 100 per cent of their tournament winnings, with no deductions or commissions taken by BAM. “Not a single cent of prize money goes into BAM’s account. At the same time, apart from discussions on reviewing local coaches’ salaries, BAM are also considering increasing allowances for their junior players. “As you know, this may not be sufficient, so we plan to raise it to RM1,000 per month for all current players,” Zafrul said.

Source: The Star January 11, 2026 03:45 UTC