Business as usual for Kean Yew at World C’ships despite threat from Zii Jia

Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew laughing while eating a banana. – S.S. KANESAN/The Star

REIGNING men’s singles world champion Loh Kean Yew is aware that many of his rivals, including Lee Zii Jia, are aiming to dethrone him.

But the 25-year-old Singaporean is not deterred by the challenges and pressure to defend the elusive title.