Left with a tall order


Quick ascent : Ng Tze Yong may find himself playing as Malaysia’s first singles at the Thomas Cup Finals in Bangkok, Thailand .

KUALA LUMPUR: Targets may have to be lowered in major badminton tournaments in the absence of lanky national No. 1 Lee Zii Jia.

Malaysia have set a goal of reaching the final of the Thomas Cup Finals in Bangkok, Thailand, this year but national coaching director Wong Choong Hann admitted that they would have to re-think their plans following the exit of Zii Jia.

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