00:00While headlines at home are heavy with scandal and uncertainty, two women far from Malaysia offered something different, a moment of pure joy.
00:24Pearlie Tan and M. Tina didn't just lift the women's doubles title at the Kumamoto Masters in Japan yesterday.
00:31Every smash, every rally, every moment on court became a statement of pride, resilience, and love for the game.
00:41Watching them is like watching poetry in motion. Pearlie's fire meets Tina's calm. One roars, the other steadies. One leaps, the other anchors.
00:53Their chemistry is effortless, built on trust, laughter, and a shared passion that makes every comeback thrilling.
01:00Their semifinal where they save three game points and their 54-minute final against the Japanese pair showed what we've come to expect. Resilience.
01:10When the odds are stacked, they grow stronger. And in a sporting landscape often overshadowed by off-field drama, that example is quietly radical.
01:22This year has been remarkable. Three titles, seven finals, a world number two ranking, runner-up at the world championships.
01:30But it's more than numbers. It's their humility, poise, and generosity of spirit that make these wins feel like a triumph for all Malaysians.
01:41Beyond talent, they embody something the nation needs right now. Unity. A Chinese Malaysian and an Indian Malaysian moving in perfect rhythm, reminding us that collaboration and respect can flourish even when headlines divide.
01:58Their victory doesn't erase turbulence in Malaysian sport. It doesn't fix controversies. But it does something just as powerful. It softens hearts, restores belief, and proves that even in difficult times, sport can heal.
02:14Perlitan and Antina have become the brightest sports story in Malaysia this year. The heartbeat of Malaysian sport. Steady, warm, and unyielding. When these two women lift their rackets, Malaysia lifts its chin.
02:30Read Frankie de Cruz's column two women who lifted Ignatian's mood to see how Perlitan and Antina are inspiring Malaysia far beyond the badminton court.
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