KUALA LUMPUR: Former national shuttler Koo Kien Keat has been left disappointed after missing out on a coaching role in the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). "BAM offered me a coaching role but I was not happy with the position," said Kien Keat. On whether he will be interested in a permanent coaching role, Kien Keat replied: "No, I don’t have the heart to become a coach anymore. I can’t be committed to a full-time coaching role anymore. "Honestly, there’s a chance for a Malaysian pair to reach the final but winning the title will be difficult," said Kien Keat.

Source: The Star January 05, 2026 17:53 UTC