Sports & Fitness

[UPDATED] Peja meets Zii Jia over BAM controversy 

Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu holds private meeting with Lee Zii Jia to discuss amicable solutions and resolve player’s spat with Badminton Association of Malaysia

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 24 Jan 2022 7:57PM

[UPDATED] Peja meets Zii Jia over BAM controversy 
Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (L) meets Lee Zii Jia (C) and his sister, Lee Zii Yii (R) to discuss amicable solutions for the Kedahan shuttler. - Pic courtesy of Ministry of Youth and Sports, January 24, 2022

by T. Vignesh

KUALA LUMPUR – Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu today met former national shuttler Lee Zii Jia in an effort to amicably resolve the player’s current spat with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM).

However, an insider from the ministry told The Vibes that it is a closed-door meeting and Faizal will meet BAM tomorrow to get a better understanding of the situation. 

“It was a cordial meet up where Zii Jia explained to me the whole situation from his point of view. The situation is quite complicated but not imposibble to settle.

“From our conversation, I believe that his motivation and dedication towards badminton is still strong.

“After my conversation with Zii Jia, I beleive that this situation will be resolved soon.

“As long as we are all on the same page when it comes to national interest, we can move forward as one,” he told The Vibes when contacted.

Earlier, BAM confirmed that Zii Jia has submitted his appeal towards the two-year ban. However, there were no updates on former national women shuttler Goh Jin Wei. – The Vibes, January 24, 2022

Related News

Sports & Fitness / 5mth

Thomas Cup: A boost for Zii Jia despite Malaysia losing to Japan

Sports & Fitness / 6mth

Uber Cup: Jie Yu to replace Pearly in Horsens

Sports & Fitness / 6mth

BAM announces national Thomas and Uber Cup squad

Sports & Fitness / 11mth

BAM condemns threats against national players

Sports & Fitness / 1y

Hannah hopes Pearly-Thinaah will focus on their game after signing contract

Sports & Fitness / 1y

Pearly-Thinaah-BAM reach agreement, to stay together until LA 2028

Spotlight

Malaysia

Papagomo acquitted for second time in sedition case over government, Israel claims

Malaysia

ECRL fares start at RM60, with 50% discounts for children, seniors and OKU

Malaysia

DKU seeks court action against Ismail, 16 others over Negeri Sembilan royal dispute

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Kampung Manis: Dreams of 227 families to own replacement homes draw closer

Malaysia

Fadhlina takes legal action over video of 2023 Parliament speech

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Civil servants urged to turn Selangor Sultan’s anti-graft message into action

Malaysia

Animal welfare group urges probe into alleged sexual abuse of cat in viral video

Malaysia

Macron appeals for calm after France riots: 2,400 arrested, nearly 1,000 officers injured

Malaysia

Malaysia renews offer to help Indonesia fight fires

You may be interested

Sports & Fitness

Zi Yu-Genevie end Malaysia’s 34-year wait for world junior doubles title