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Singapore’s success, Malaysia’s mediocrity – blame it on system, not athletes

By Rajes Paul

THERE is no world badminton champion. There is no Olympic Games gold medal winner. The wait for football glory, even at regional level, continues.

Malaysia continues to languish in many sports - football, badminton, cycling, diving.

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Rajes Paul

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