The Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 officially begins today in Bangkok, Thailand. The Malaysia Women's National Team has been placed in Group B alongside powerhouse Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, and Thailand. Malaysia is scheduled to play their opening match tomorrow against the hosts, Thailand. This tournament is seen as a vital stepping stone for Malaysia's emerging female cricketers to gain international exposure against top-tier Asian "A" squads.

In badminton, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has sparked a conversation with the BWF, calling for a rethink of the "hosting burden" for major tournaments. BAM officials stated today that Malaysia may hold off on bidding for the World Championships or Thomas Cup unless the business model becomes more sustainable. On the court, fans are awaiting a response from star shuttler Lee Zii Jia regarding his training invite for the upcoming Thomas Cup, as he continues his climb back up the world rankings following his rehab.