Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 02 Jul 2020 01:55 PM

Apex court denies Malaysiakini’s bid to quash contempt charge, sets July 13 hearing

News portal vows to fight case against them over readers’ comments.

Apex court denies Malaysiakini’s bid to quash contempt charge, sets July 13 hearing

Wednesday, 01 Jul 2020 02:11 PM

Ex-1MDB CEO denies striking deal with prosecutors to blame Najib for crime

Defence argues that Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi will be let off the hook if he incriminates ex-PM.

Ex-1MDB CEO denies striking deal with prosecutors to blame Najib for crime

Wednesday, 01 Jul 2020 10:57 AM

1MDB trial to adjourn early, Najib to join Chini campaign

Judge also allows tomorrow’s trial to be delayed as polling is on Saturday.

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1MDB trial to adjourn early, Najib to join Chini campaign

Tuesday, 30 Jun 2020 06:02 PM

Promissory notes for US$2.3 billion worthless, says ex-1MDB CEO

Shahrol Azral says he originally believed notes were genuine, later learning true value.

Promissory notes for US$2.3 billion worthless, says ex-1MDB CEO

Tuesday, 30 Jun 2020 01:34 PM

1MDB lawyer purposely confused board on PetroSaudi deal, court hears

Jasmine Loo described equity purchase in convoluted manner, says former CEO.

1MDB lawyer purposely confused board on PetroSaudi deal, court hears


Monday, 29 Jun 2020 04:29 PM

Apandi affidavit will be used in bids to recuse Sri Ram

Najib Razak, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah seek court order prohibiting DPP from leading prosecution in their cases.

Apandi affidavit will be used in bids to recuse Sri Ram

Friday, 26 Jun 2020 07:14 PM

No date set for international travel go-ahead

Talks with ‘green state’ nations yet to wrap up, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

No date set for international travel go-ahead

Friday, 26 Jun 2020 06:38 PM

Disinfection tunnels not ministry-approved

Health D-G says there’s no evidence they can protect people from Covid-19.

Disinfection tunnels not ministry-approved

Friday, 26 Jun 2020 05:46 PM

6 new virus cases, no deaths

Health D-G reports another 23 recoveries.

6 new virus cases, no deaths

Thursday, 25 Jun 2020 05:49 PM

Broga Hill to remain shut until further notice, says Health Ministry

Closure takes effect Saturday after SOP violations over the weekend.

Broga Hill to remain shut until further notice, says Health Ministry

Thursday, 25 Jun 2020 05:22 PM

4 new Covid-19 cases, 40 recoveries, no deaths

National cumulative toll now 8,600 cases, from which 8,271 people have recovered.

4 new Covid-19 cases, 40 recoveries, no deaths

Wednesday, 24 Jun 2020 12:50 PM

Court allows prosecution to amend Najib’s 1MDB audit tampering charge

Former PM’s defence will not be prejudiced, judge assures lawyers.

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Court allows prosecution to amend Najib’s 1MDB audit tampering charge

Tuesday, 23 Jun 2020 06:04 PM

Kuching church cluster Covid-19-free, says health DG 

The first Malaysian to die from the virus-19 on March 17 was from the cluster.

Kuching church cluster Covid-19-free, says health DG 

Tuesday, 23 Jun 2020 05:57 PM

Form 5 and 6 pupils resilient enough for classes tomorrow, says health D-G

There have been no deaths, severe virus cases of those between 16-18 years old.

Form 5 and 6 pupils resilient enough for classes tomorrow, says health D-G

Tuesday, 23 Jun 2020 05:26 PM

3 new virus cases, no deaths

Nine patients discharged today, says health D-G.

3 new virus cases, no deaths