KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s national badminton squad faces its toughest test yet after being drawn against hosts China in today’s Sudirman Cup 2025 quarterfinals following the draw ceremony in Xiamen yesterday.

The Malaysian team, which finished as Group C runners-up, will challenge the 13-time champions and three-time defending titleholders who topped Group A.

The other quarter-final ties will see Japan face Taiwan, Denmark take on South Korea, and Thailand go up against Indonesia.