KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen has welcomed the return of Lee Zii Jia to competitive badminton, describing the professional men’s singles shuttler as a ‘star’ who brings something special to the sport.

Saying he would not assess Zii Jia’s performances following his recent tournament appearances, Jonassen admitted that seeing the former All England champion back on court was a positive sign for Malaysian badminton.