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BAM Athletes Threatened
The Badminton Association of Malaysia condemned a wave of severe online abuse and death threats aimed at national shuttlers following disappointing tournament results.
Last updated at Oct 30, 2025
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🔥 BAM Condemns Online Hate
The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) issued a strong statement on 27 October 2025, condemning the recent surge of online abuse, insults, and extreme threats against national players. BAM stressed that athlete safety is a priority and that there is absolutely no place for hate or intimidation in the sport or society.
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🔥 BAM To Engage With MCMC
The Badminton Association of Malaysia is planning to engage with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to combat the online harassment. BAM's Secretary-General stated the association will take all necessary steps, including regulatory collaboration, to safeguard the mental and emotional health of its national shuttlers.
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🔥 Extreme Nature Of Threats
BAM Secretary-General Datuk Kenny Goh stated that the abuse went beyond constructive criticism to include "death threats," citing one extreme example: "I’ll wait for you at KLIA." He expressed disappointment that irresponsible social media users had "completely lost their sense of judgement" when targeting the players.
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🔥 Cause: Recent Tournament Results
The abuse is directly linked to the players' recent performances at international events like the Arctic Open, Denmark Open, and French Open. World No. 2 men's doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik were reportedly bombarded with messages after their semi-final loss at the French Open, demanding the duo split up.
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🔥 Chong Wei Calls For Empathy
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