PETALING JAYA: For professional singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia, survival without surgery was not just a choice, but a risk worth taking after a difficult injury-hit year. The shuttler, who is currently preparing for the Malaysian Open starting tomorrow, said a specialist doctor had previously recommended surgery for his back injury. “Luckily, I didn’t have to undergo surgery, although there was a doctor who suggested it,” said the former All-England champion. “There was a doctor who recommended surgery, but to be honest, it was never part of my plan. Zii Jia admitted that his decision to forego surgery and focus on rehabilitation was not an easy one, as he faced numerous challenges during that period.

Source: The Star January 05, 2026 05:20 UTC