Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 15 Jul 2020 01:31 PM

Ex-1MDB CEO denies fixing Tanjong power deal with Jho Low, Goldman’s Leissner

Tanjong Energy Holdings Ltd was bought from Ananda Krishna for RM10.6 billion in 2012.

Ex-1MDB CEO denies fixing Tanjong power deal with Jho Low, Goldman’s Leissner

Tuesday, 14 Jul 2020 06:02 PM

4 new coronavirus cases, 4 recoveries

Only 83 categorised as active cases out of 8,729 total infections.

4 new coronavirus cases, 4 recoveries

Tuesday, 14 Jul 2020 01:05 PM

Putrajaya seeks to seize US$340 million from PetroSaudi, CEO

July 16 to hear another application prohibiting law firm Clyde & Co LLP, Tarek Obaid from accessing funds.

Putrajaya seeks to seize US$340 million from PetroSaudi, CEO

Monday, 13 Jul 2020 02:12 PM

Govt unable to prove Malaysiakini’s intent to publish comments, says lawyer

Steven Gan had no knowledge of the comments until three days after article was published, says Malik Imtiaz Sawar.

Govt unable to prove Malaysiakini’s intent to publish comments, says lawyer

Monday, 13 Jul 2020 01:10 PM

No date yet for contempt verdict on Malaysiakini, Steven Gan

A-G initiates proceedings against portal, editor-in-chief over readers’ comments deemed contemptuous of chief justice.

No date yet for contempt verdict on Malaysiakini, Steven Gan


Monday, 13 Jul 2020 09:45 AM

Sri Ram never explained public evidence against Najib, says Apandi

Former A-G files affidavit-in-reply over call at private meeting to arrest ex-PM in early 2018.

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Sri Ram never explained public evidence against Najib, says Apandi

Thursday, 09 Jul 2020 03:30 PM

August 7 ruling on Muhyiddin’s bid to strike out Dr Mahathir’s suit

Ex-PM, four others, challenging the loss of Bersatu membership.

August 7 ruling on Muhyiddin’s bid to strike out Dr Mahathir’s suit

Wednesday, 08 Jul 2020 03:19 PM

MACC gets court nod to forfeit sum seized from Pahang MCA

Prosecution has proven that RM835,258 originated from illegal activities.

MACC gets court nod to forfeit sum seized from Pahang MCA

Wednesday, 08 Jul 2020 10:55 AM

Jamal’s bid to strike out Bee Yin’s suit to be heard on July 23

DAP lawmaker seeking RM5 million from Sg Besar Umno chief over defamatory post on alleged abuse of funds.

Jamal’s bid to strike out Bee Yin’s suit to be heard on July 23

Tuesday, 07 Jul 2020 01:21 PM

Apandi out to frustrate Najib trials, Sri Ram says

Prosecutor points to former A-G’s effort to have hearing on 1MDB audit case aborted ‘at any cost’.

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Apandi out to frustrate Najib trials, Sri Ram says

Tuesday, 07 Jul 2020 11:53 AM

I was not sent by Dr Mahathir to meet Apandi, says Sri Ram

Ad hoc prosecutor says while he had met the former A-G, it was in a ‘purely professional capacity’.

I was not sent by Dr Mahathir to meet Apandi, says Sri Ram

Tuesday, 07 Jul 2020 11:00 AM

Coliseum to reopen in 2021 for centennial

First floor will be converted into an open bar overlooking the patio.

Coliseum to reopen in 2021 for centennial

Monday, 06 Jul 2020 03:51 PM

Court orders Najib’s son Nazifuddin to pay RM37.6 million tax bill

Judge says defence fails to raise case with merit, orders payment regardless of appeal.

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Court orders Najib’s son Nazifuddin to pay RM37.6 million tax bill

Monday, 06 Jul 2020 12:31 PM

Umno withdraws contempt proceedings against CIMB

High Court orders bank to release RM193 million to party, after MACC fails to prove funds linked to 1MDB.

Umno withdraws contempt proceedings against CIMB

Thursday, 02 Jul 2020 04:21 PM

Malaysiakini did its part to remove readers’ comments, says defence

Lawyers argue portal takes role seriously, simply too much traffic to moderate every post.

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Malaysiakini did its part to remove readers’ comments, says defence