Despite securing a spot in the Sudirman Cup quarter-finals with wins over France and Australia, Malaysia faces a crucial Group C decider against Japan today. Both teams have identical records, making the group winner tiebreaker significant for a potentially easier knockout stage draw.While Malaysia has given most players court time, concerns remain as the team hasn't consistently shown their best form against lower-ranked opponents. Justin Hoh noted difficulties with drift, and the women's doubles pair lost their match against Australia.Historically, Japan has been a tough opponent for Malaysia in the Sudirman Cup, with Malaysia losing their previous encounters in 2017 (group stage and quarter-finals), 2019 (quarter-finals), and 2021 (group stage). Despite ending a 12-year medal drought in 2021 with a bronze, Malaysia will be aiming to overcome their rivals this time with the group's top spot at stake.