Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019 12:36 PM

Najib denies personal interest in SRC International

Former PM tells court his only aim was the entity's success for the benefit of the country.

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Najib denies personal interest in SRC International

Tuesday, 03 Dec 2019 06:38 PM

Najib denies giving ‘veiled direction’ on SRC International loan

Former PM says remarks taken out of context, do not make sense.

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Najib denies giving ‘veiled direction’ on SRC International loan

Tuesday, 03 Dec 2019 05:00 PM

LIVE: Najib not involved in setting up SRC International, court hears

Hearing heats up as former PM gives his sworn testimony.

LIVE: Najib not involved in setting up SRC International, court hears

Tuesday, 03 Dec 2019 03:38 PM

Najib chose to testify as he has nothing to hide, says lawyer

Accused fearlessly subjecting himself to cross-examination because we advised him there's nothing to fear, says lead defence counsel.

Najib chose to testify as he has nothing to hide, says lawyer

Tuesday, 03 Dec 2019 01:21 PM

Najib describes formation of 1MDB, Jho Low’s role

He says Low was a close acquaintance of the Terengganu sultan.

Najib describes formation of 1MDB, Jho Low’s role


Tuesday, 03 Dec 2019 10:55 AM

Najib acted always in govt’s best interests, court hears

His lawyer opens defence with declaration that the former PM former had never directed the affairs, operations of SRC International.

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Najib acted always in govt’s best interests, court hears

Tuesday, 03 Dec 2019 07:00 AM

Najib gets his day in court

Accused gets what he says is his chance to clear his name, as the defence's first witness.

Najib gets his day in court

Monday, 02 Dec 2019 04:14 PM

Anifah to meet supporters after top court calls for Kimanis by-election

The former foreign minister says he was also unsurprised by the Federal Court's decision.

Anifah to meet supporters after top court calls for Kimanis by-election

Sunday, 01 Dec 2019 01:16 PM

Ambrin lays bare meetings that led to amended 1MDB audit report

Former auditor-general tells court about feeling pressured to keep Najib Razak’s image clean.

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Ambrin lays bare meetings that led to amended 1MDB audit report

Sunday, 01 Dec 2019 07:00 AM

Taman Rimba Kiara’s fate hinges on January ruling

TTDI residents will know if they can mount challenge against park’s redevelopment.

Thursday, 28 Nov 2019 06:49 PM

Auditor-general told to amend 1MDB audit report for Najib’s sake, court hears

Top officials said PM's name must not be tarnished, says Ambrin Buang.

Auditor-general told to amend 1MDB audit report for Najib’s sake, court hears

Thursday, 28 Nov 2019 03:52 PM

It’s national audit staffer’s job to take minutes, ex-auditor-general tells court

Nor Salwani did not need permission to record what transpired at meeting, says Ambrin Buang.

It’s national audit staffer’s job to take minutes, ex-auditor-general tells court

Thursday, 28 Nov 2019 03:27 PM

I did not compromise integrity, says ex-auditor-general on 1MDB audit report changes

Ambrin Buang tells court his conscience is clear.

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I did not compromise integrity, says ex-auditor-general on 1MDB audit report changes

Wednesday, 27 Nov 2019 04:06 PM

Najib promised to sort out discrepancies in 1MDB audit report, court hears

Former auditor-general Ambrin Buang says he followed the former prime minister's instructions without suspicion.

Najib promised to sort out discrepancies in 1MDB audit report, court hears

Tuesday, 26 Nov 2019 08:53 PM

Court to rule on constitutionality of no bail under Sosma

Case of LTTE 12 stayed pending decision on Friday.