A new "fighter's mentality" is reshaping Malaysia's national women's singles department under the guidance of coach Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin. Players like world No. 40 Wong Ling Ching have noted a significant shift in culture and intensity over the last four months. This renewed spirit is seen as a crucial step for the squad, which was previously labeled as the national team's weakest department. 

While the senior squad recently faced a tough quarter-final exit at the Asia Team Badminton Championships, the focus has shifted to long-term targets like the Uber Cup. Meanwhile, in para-badminton, Malaysian duo Noor Azwan Noorlan and Muhammad Ikhwan Ramli narrowly missed a semi-final spot at the 2026 Bahrain Para Badminton World Championships after a hard-fought match against their South Korean rivals.