Malaysia have fond memories of beating Indonesia 3-0 to win their only BATC men's team title in Shah Alam four years ago. Nonetheless national singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen expects a classic battle and has urged the team to challenge three-time winners Indonesia. The young Malaysian team also got the warm-up they needed - against Myanmar, where Justin laboured for his 21-18, 21-19 win over world No. 49) should replace Wei Xiang, while men's pairs Arif-Roy King and Hon Jian-Haikal should see action in the top-of-the-table clash. Indonesia - also missing several seniors - will be banking on men's singles Anthony Ginting (No.

Source: New Strait Times February 04, 2026 13:43 UTC