KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 -- National women's doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah are set to receive a package worth RM1 million each per year after agreeing to sign a new contract with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM).

Berita Harian reported that the offer had been decided during a BAM council meeting despite speculation that the world number three pair had requested a higher payment, which prolonged negotiations.

"From BAM's side, of course, we want the best," said BAM secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh when met by the media at the Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) today.

The governing body is also prepared to consider an increase in the package if Pearly-Thinaah achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) across three tournamen...