Kuala kangsar: National mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei have said the Pingat Pekerti Terpilih award they received from the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, today will motivate them to achieve more success. Tang Jie said the award was a recognition of their contributions to Malaysian badminton, culminating in becoming world champions.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Tang Jie expressed pride and gratitude for receiving the award, highlighting it as a source of motivation for future achievements. He thanked His Royal Highness for the recognition, which he received at the Istana Iskandariah.

Earlier, Sultan Nazrin conferred state honours and medals of Perak on 205 recipients in conjunction with his 69th birthday celebration. Among the other awards presented were the Darjah Paduka Cura Si Manja Kini, Darjah Paduka Mahkota Perak, Darjah Ahli Cura Si Manja Kini, Darjah Ahli Mahkota Perak, Pingat Jasa Kebaktian, and Pingat Lama Perkhidmatan.

Meanwhile, Ee Wei mentioned that their current focus is on preparing for the upcoming Australian Open in Sydney from November 18 to 23. She noted that while the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 is still a distant goal, they are concentrating on their immediate prospects and strategies.

On August 31, Tang Jie-Ee Wei made history by becoming the first Malaysian pair to win the mixed doubles world title in Paris.