The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) is aiming to replicate its recent success at home as the Malaysia Super 100 tournament returns to Iskandar Puteri, Johor, from October 13 to 18. BAM deputy president Datuk V. Subramaniam expressed confidence in the national players, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on the home-court advantage.

“We are expecting champions. Not just one, we are hoping for two,” Subramaniam said, noting that while the coaching staff has prepared the players thoroughly, performance on the day remains a crucial factor. “Sometimes players can be very good in training, but things can be different once they are on court,” he added.

The Malaysia Super 100, inaugurated in 2023, has become a key event in the national badminton calendar. Malaysian players have historically performed well, capturing two titles in each of the first two editions. The first tournament at Stadium Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur saw Leong Jun Hao win the men’s singles title, with Chan Peng Soon and Cheah Yee See claiming the mixed doubles crown. The following year, at Stadium Juara in Bukit Kiara, victories came from Low Hang Yee and Ng Eng Cheong in men’s doubles, and Go Pei Kee and Teoh Mei Xing in women’s doubles.

Last year’s edition in Iskandar Puteri, however, yielded only one Malaysian title, won by the men’s doubles pair Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai. This year, prospects are optimistic as the tournament features several high-profile international entrants. Notably, Anthony Ginting, an Olympic bronze medallist from Indonesia, is among the confirmed participants. Former All England champion Bagas Maulana will also compete, partnering Apriyani Rahayu in the mixed doubles event.

The tournament carries a total prize fund of US$120,000, attracting competitive fields across all categories. BAM’s goal remains to continue building on the momentum, with strong home performances seen as vital to maintaining Malaysia’s reputation in the regional badminton circuit.