Zii Jia and BAM find win-win situation over ‘image rights’


Setting priorities right: Lee Zii Jia re-affirms that when he steps on the court, he plays for Malaysia. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: It’s hard being a professional shuttler in Malaysia. Just ask Lee Zii Jia.

Yesterday, national No. 1 Zii Jia had to re-affirm that when he steps on the court, he plays for Malaysia. But as a pro, he has an obligation to all his personal sponsors as his livelihood depends on it.

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