Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 02:21 PM

Realistic appraisal of Covid-19 crisis needed for effective solutions, Anwar tells Putrajaya

PKR president troubled by government's optimistic outlook while full extent of pandemic impact remains unknown.

Realistic appraisal of Covid-19 crisis needed for effective solutions, Anwar tells Putrajaya

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 01:52 PM

‘Crime’ to appoint MPs to GLCs during national hardship, says PKR

Pakatan Harapan won’t object if a few Perikatan reps with impressive credentials are appointed, but not all.

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‘Crime’ to appoint MPs to GLCs during national hardship, says PKR

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 01:08 PM

Pakatan won’t move confidence vote in event of special Covid-19 sitting, says Anwar

Opposition will not take advantage of situation to challenge legitimacy of Muhyiddin's government.

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Pakatan won’t move confidence vote in event of special Covid-19 sitting, says Anwar

Monday, 13 Apr 2020 03:54 PM

Return only after virus crisis ends, Malaysian students abroad told

Ismail Sabri Yaakob reiterates that students stuck on local campuses to remain where they are throughout MCO.

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Monday, 13 Apr 2020 03:11 PM

Ramadan bazaar closure final, says defence minister

Decision is made despite plans by the Federal Territories Ministry.

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Ramadan bazaar closure final, says defence minister


Saturday, 11 Apr 2020 07:11 PM

MCO showing signs of containing Covid-19 outbreak, says Noor Hisham

This is based on the current number of active cases at 2,462, as compared to previous ministry projection of 2,033 cases by April 14.

MCO showing signs of containing Covid-19 outbreak, says Noor Hisham

Saturday, 11 Apr 2020 06:55 PM

Too early to decide if students can leave campus to go home, says Noor Hisham

Health Ministry needs at least a week before it can make assessment.

Too early to decide if students can leave campus to go home, says Noor Hisham

Saturday, 11 Apr 2020 06:42 PM

Noor Hisham says no to barber shops operating during MCO

Health Ministry also against allowing students stuck on campus to return home.

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Noor Hisham says no to barber shops operating during MCO

Saturday, 11 Apr 2020 06:27 PM

224 healthcare workers infected with Covid-19

Director-general of health however says none contracted the virus in specialised wards or ICUs treating virus patients.

224 healthcare workers infected with Covid-19

Saturday, 11 Apr 2020 05:50 PM

Malaysia sees spike of 184 new infections after 3 days of hope

Three more deaths take coronavirus toll to 73.

Malaysia sees spike of 184 new infections after 3 days of hope

Friday, 10 Apr 2020 08:34 PM

42% of Covid-19 victims have recovered, says Noor Hisham

4.9% of current Covid-19 patients in ICUs, says health D-G.

42% of Covid-19 victims have recovered, says Noor Hisham

Friday, 10 Apr 2020 07:49 PM

Covid-19 infections may have peaked last week, says Health DG

There are now more recoveries than new cases daily.

Covid-19 infections may have peaked last week, says Health DG

Friday, 10 Apr 2020 06:06 PM

Recoveries exceed new infections for third day, but 3 new deaths logged, too

222 Covid-19 patients have been discharged in 24 hours, while 118 people have been infected.

Recoveries exceed new infections for third day, but 3 new deaths logged, too

Friday, 10 Apr 2020 12:29 PM

Najib’s lawyers get extension for SRC International submissions

Judge grants the application in view of the MCO.

Najib’s lawyers get extension for SRC International submissions

Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 08:18 PM

Some non-Covid-19 patients transferred to private hospitals, says Health DG

Private healthcare facilities receiving tax breaks to take on patients for no charge.

Some non-Covid-19 patients transferred to private hospitals, says Health DG