Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) is closely monitoring the situation involving professional badminton player Lee Zii Jia, who recently sparked concern over his mental health. Its deputy minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim stated that the ministry is ready to assist the Paris 2024 Olympics bronze medallist if he is indeed facing mental health challenges.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Adam Adli Abdul Halim emphasized that if Lee Zii Jia requires help or support, the ministry is more than ready to assist. He reiterated that the ministry has been prepared from the beginning to offer any necessary help. He added that if the issue pertains to emotional stress or mental well-being, it is important to give Lee Zii Jia the space he needs until he is ready to open up.

The deputy minister made these remarks during a media briefing following the pre-launch of National Sports Day 2025 (HSN2025) and the KBS Masters Games 2025. Concerns about Lee Zii Jia’s mental state were raised after he posted an ima
ge of a painting on Instagram, which some interpreted as having depressive elements.