In a passionate appeal, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, president of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), has called on the dynamic duo Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah to remain with the national team.

Ranked as the world’s No. 3 in women's doubles, the pair has been making headlines not just for their remarkable skills on the court but also due to speculation surrounding their future. Rumors are swirling that they might be considering an independent path in their badminton careers, leaving fans and officials anxious.

Zafrul's voice reflects the hopes of many within the Malaysian sports community who fear that losing this talented pair might set back the country's aspirations in badminton. Will Pearly and Thinaah take the plunge into independence, or will they choose to stay and compete for glory under BAM’s banner?