Malaysian minister Tengku Zafrul set to take over as new BAM president

Investment, Trade & Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz is set to become the new President of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) as he was tipped the right candidate to take the national body forward.

Outgoing incumbent Norza Zakaria announced Zafrul will officially take charge from January next year at the BAM council meeting on Saturday.

He also described the politician as “young, dynamic and progressive”.

“He is also sports inclined and active, and we feel he is the right candidate to take the national body to the next level.

“My tenure as President is until 2025. But I chose to resign because of reasons I explained to the committee. We have a few keystakeholders, and so there should be a seamless transition for the change to happen,” he said.

Zafrul, who was also the country’s Finance Minister in the previous government administration, has a diverse skill set that he can bring to the table.

Besides ensuring the association is financially sound to make the right investments for its shuttlers, the 50-year-old can also bring his vast experience gained in the corporate leadership to ensure a progressive administration.

Other developments from the council meeting saw the official appointment of Rexy Mainaky as the national coaching director.

Former Indonesian shuttler Jeffer Rosobin was also announced as the new head of juniors to replace the vacancy left by Misbun Sidek.

??? New headcoach Junior Departmenteffectively November 2023Datuk Misbun Sidek (out)Jeffer Rosobin (in)————————? President BAMeffectively January 2024Tan Sri Norza Zakaria (out)Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz (in)@ASTROARENA pic.twitter.com/BXxmSjHxHY
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