Jin Wei had also been called up for the previous two editions in Bangkok in 2022 and Chengdu in 2024. However, for this latest call up, Jonassen believes Jin Wei has rediscovered her rhythm after finishing runner up at the Thailand Masters in Bangkok three weeks ago. The decision to select Jin Wei is also aimed at stabilising the women’s singles department ahead of the Uber Cup. Jonassen no longer wants Malaysia’s women’s team to merely make up the numbers in the group stage, but instead to put up a strong fight. For the record, Malaysia’s women’s team have not reached the Uber Cup quarter finals for 16 years, since the 2010 edition in Kuala Lumpur.

Source: The Star February 22, 2026 13:18 UTC