I was approached by a match fixer, says Lee Chong Wei according to reports

World No. 2 Lee Chong Wei has disclosed that he was offered for match fixing once and feels ashamed of two fellow Malaysian players who caught over alleged match fixing scandal.

According to Malaysia's New Straits Times newspaper, Lee said, “Money is not everything to me.” He also said that he was approached a few years ago, without giving further details.

“My supreme responsibility is to serve my country,” he added.

The 35-year-old's revelation came after news emerged last week that two Malaysian players are being investigated by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) for suspected match-fixing.

The pair, who are reportedly due to face a BWF hearing in Singapore later this month, could be banned for life if found guilty.

“As a top player, I feel embarrassed and ashamed,” Lee added, “I hope the case comes to an end soon.”

BAM president Datuk Seri Norza Zakaria did not reveal the names of the shuttlers. “If found guilty, this will tarnish the image of Malaysian badminton. It should serve as a warning to all players,” he said.

But reports say they are a former top junior player and another who had taken part in the Thomas Cup, a prestigious team event.