National top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-Thinaah dream ends in Malaysia Masters semi-final heartbreak

Malaysia's top women's doubles pair, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, lost their semi-final match against China's Jia Yi Fan-Zhang Shu Xian at the Malaysia Masters 2025. Despite strong home support and fresh off a win at the Thailand Open, they were defeated 16-21, 21-15, 14-21. This is their second consecutive loss to the Chinese pair. While disappointed, they acknowledged their effort and praised their opponents' skills. They remain silent on their future with the Badminton Association of Malaysia after reports of their contract ending. Their next tournament is the Singapore Open 2025.