Former national coach Wong Tat Meng was announced as Lee Zii Jia's new coaching director on Tuesday.

“We announce the appointment of Wong Tat Meng as the new coaching director for Team LZJ. He brings a wealth of experience with the Malaysian national team, Indonesia, Scotland, South Korea and recently Hong Kong.

“His immediate task is to tailor a programme that will help Zii Jia achieve consistent performances, move up world rankings and qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics,” read the statement from Lee's team.

Lee previously alluded to hiring a coach with experience of grooming a champion — Wong notably coached South Korea's women’s singles ace An Se-young.

Wong solidified his CV after grooming An into a serial winner during his almost four-year stint with the South Korea national team.

The 55-year-old’s last assignment came with the Hong Kong national team which he took up last June.

Lee was also invited to train with Wong and the rest of the Hong Kong shuttlers including Angus Ng Ka Long and Lee Cheuk Yiu just before the Asian Championships in April.

Had good time and nice accompany in HK

Sending greetings to all our Muslim friends, Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri ?

Here we go next ? ✈️ Dubai pic.twitter.com/SM2MYRyUa5

— Team LZJ (@TeamLZJ) April 22, 2023

Wong first served with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) over two periods: 2003-2011 and 2013-2016.

He also served in Indonesia and Scotland, before heading to South Korea and Hong Kong.

Wong may not be in the country to witness Lee in action at the ongoing Malaysia Masters as he awaits his relocation process from Hong Kong.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Mr. Wong Tat Meng as the new Coaching Director for Team LZJ. pic.twitter.com/lyWpEJZR7M

— Team LZJ (@TeamLZJ) May 23, 2023