A bigger and more lucrative Malaysian Open on the cards


Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei - Nur Izzuddin in action for mens double match during the Malaysia Open 2025 at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Open could be set for a major revamp, with a longer duration and increased prize money on the cards.

Under the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) new Super 1000 concept, the men’s and women’s singles will feature a group-stage format with 48 entries each, while the doubles events will retain a 32-pair knockout draw. The tournament is expected to span 11 days, ending on a Sunday.

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