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Tat Meng switches allegiance to Indonesia

Wong Tat Meng will be the first Malaysian to join the Indonesia BA (PBSI) as a singles coach.
Wong Tat Meng will be the first Malaysian to join the Indonesia BA (PBSI) as a singles coach. 
 
WONG Tat Meng has resigned as women's singles coach and will soon become the first Malaysian to join the Indonesia BA (PBSI) as a singles coach next month. Tat Meng, who tendered his resignation on Feb 11, will guide the national players until March 11, after which the Malaysian will team up with former national coach Li Mao, who is the singles head coach of Indonesia.

Tat Meng said he accepted PBSI's offer as it gives him the chance to gain experience outside Malaysia and also boost his coaching credentials with a leading badminton nation.

"I have been with the BA of Malaysia (BAM) for almost eight years and I decided to gain new experience in Indonesia. I will be reporting to Li Mao and will start work in another four weeks," said Tat Meng.
"It is also a good chance for me to widen my coaching knowledge and also meet new challenges in a new environment. Indonesia is one of the leading badminton nations and I have plenty to learn there.

"Having worked with Li Mao before, it will help me settle into my role fast."

Tat Meng joined BAM as a junior coach in 2003 and was made Li Mao's assistant in 2005 while also guiding Wong Mew Choo until 2008.

He joined the junior squad again in 2008 for three years and was made the national women's singles coach last September.

Read more: NST

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