Astro Kem Badminton 2025 Kicks Off in Kota Kinabalu with Over 230 Young Shuttlers

Sabah is the first stop in a four-state tour that will continue in Johor, Penang, and Selangor. The energy at the event was high, especially with a special visit from YB Datuk Armizan bin Mohd Ali, Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living. He joined in on the challenges, played a friendly match with Astro’s Group CEO Euan Smith, and spent time connecting with the young players during their training sessions.

AKB 2025 continues its mission to promote badminton among Malaysian youth, focusing on kids aged 10 to 12. The tour aims to discover emerging talent and give them the opportunity to grow through expert coaching and exciting experiences.

Top performers from each state will be invited to the KL Selection Camp in September, where they’ll train under professional guidance and compete for a chance to attend an exclusive training program at the Banthongyord Badminton School in Thailand this December.

“As Home of Sports, Astro believes our role goes beyond delivering world-class sports content to our audiences,” said Euan Smith, Astro’s Group CEO. “We are deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of Malaysian athletes by providing them with the right platforms to grow. By making badminton more accessible, inclusive, and aspirational, we're not just developing athletes, we're shaping confident, disciplined, and resilient young Malaysians.”