Choong Hann, who is asymptomatic, is currently observing a period of self-isolation in accordance with the health ministry, youth and sports ministry and National Sports Council’s protocol on quarantine.

According to the statement issued by BAM, other than Choong Hann, 39 shuttlers and coaches who underwent the mandatory pre-tournament swab test came out negative.

Upon consultation with relevant government agencies, the Malaysian badminton team has been cleared to depart for Bangkok, Thailand, for the Asian leg of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Tour as scheduled tomorrow.

“Malaysian players remain committed and determined to give their best in the name and pride of the Jalur Gemilang.

“Furthermore, it is the wish of Choong Hann for the players who put in months of hard work at the Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) to compete in their first post-pandemic tournaments in Thailand,” said the statement.

Malaysian badminton players are also set to observe a period of quarantine until Jan 11 as per tournament requirement before the Yonex Thailand Open from Jan 12-17, followed by the Toyota Thailand Open from Jan 19-24.

They are also set to undergo a series of swab tests upon arrival on day four, day nine, day 13 and day 18 in Thailand.

Upon qualification to the BWF World Tour finals, further swab tests will be conducted on day 22 and 26, and the squad will also be tested three days before they return home.

The statement said ABM in Bukit Kiara had undergone a detailed sanitisation process earlier today.