Too much playing and not enough thinking.
A former Badminton Association of Malaysia backup player Bong Guan Yik stirred controversy in Douyin just a few days after the case of Hanis Nadiah Onn, the national hockey player, was put to bed.Bong claimed that the country’s national players performed badly at the Malaysian Open 2023 because “BAM is managed by Malays.”
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh caught wind of the video and upon investigation found that Bong is no longer Malaysia’s national athlete.Although Bong apologized for his insensitive remarks, Hannah strongly condemns any speech that touched on racial and religious sensitivities. She reiterated her position that sports must be free from any racial or political elements, adding that national athletes serve as an inspiration to the rakyat.Hannah’s swift action was praised online while Bong’s remarks received criticism. The netizens felt he has forgotten Malaysia’s multiracial and multireligious society and culture.
Despite all the big talk, some netizens admitted that they do not know Bong and wondered how many championships he has participated in or won.
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