Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 23 Jun 2020 01:08 PM

MACC to appeal High Court decision to release RM192 million to Umno

Anti-graft agency to also appeal ruling against freezing of accounts of Wanita MCA, two other parties.

MACC to appeal High Court decision to release RM192 million to Umno

Monday, 22 Jun 2020 06:04 PM

Taxman’s suit against Najib should consider return of US$620 million, says Shafee

The lawyer says the sum should not have been taken into account if it has been returned to the Saudis.

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Taxman’s suit against Najib should consider return of US$620 million, says Shafee

Monday, 22 Jun 2020 10:00 AM

Sabah minister no-show in KL court, cites vertigo

Instead of boarding a flight from Kota Kinabalu yesterday, Peter Anthony is now warded at a hospital.

Sabah minister no-show in KL court, cites vertigo

Friday, 19 Jun 2020 12:13 PM

Court dismisses govt bid to freeze Umno millions pending appeal

Judge cites failure to prove party is insolvent, unable to pay RM192 million should ruling not be in its favour.

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Court dismisses govt bid to freeze Umno millions pending appeal

Thursday, 18 Jun 2020 12:40 PM

Court to decide Dr Mahathir chairman bid along with main suit

Same decision made for Mukhriz Mahathir’s application to be recognised as deputy president.

Court to decide Dr Mahathir chairman bid along with main suit


Thursday, 18 Jun 2020 12:05 PM

Muhyiddin moves to strike out Dr Mahathir’s suit

Bersatu chairman, 5 others seek to reinstate lost membership.

Muhyiddin moves to strike out Dr Mahathir’s suit

Wednesday, 17 Jun 2020 11:05 AM

Najib’s 1MDB audit-tampering trial adjourned

Defence challenges amendments, hearing next Wednesday.

Najib’s 1MDB audit-tampering trial adjourned

Tuesday, 16 Jun 2020 02:44 PM

Prosecution seeks to amend charges in 1MDB audit tampering trial

Najib Razak, Arul Kanda have option to recall all witnesses if judge grants motion.

Prosecution seeks to amend charges in 1MDB audit tampering trial

Tuesday, 16 Jun 2020 01:27 PM

‘Unethical’ to record 1MDB audit meeting, Ali Hamsa tells court

Former chief secretary to government says no one was aware conversation was being taped.

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‘Unethical’ to record 1MDB audit meeting, Ali Hamsa tells court

Monday, 15 Jun 2020 11:50 AM

Najib’s bid to recuse Sri Ram to be heard on August 7, court rules

Presiding judge in 1MDB audit tampering trial does not wish to waste 9 days of hearings.

Najib’s bid to recuse Sri Ram to be heard on August 7, court rules

Monday, 15 Jun 2020 11:14 AM

Najib’s 1MDB audit trial hearing adjourned over Covid-19 fears

Judge grants 24-hour interlude pending defence team screening results, as one lawyer falls ill.

Najib’s 1MDB audit trial hearing adjourned over Covid-19 fears

Friday, 12 Jun 2020 08:30 PM

After Apandi claims, Najib files new bid to remove Sri Ram 

Former PM's defence expected to argue that prosecutor should be removed over alleged misconduct and bias. 

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After Apandi claims, Najib files new bid to remove Sri Ram 

Friday, 12 Jun 2020 07:50 PM

No need to test asymptomatic patients after 2 weeks, says Noor Hisham

Studies from several countries show Infectivity drops significantly after a few days. 

No need to test asymptomatic patients after 2 weeks, says Noor Hisham

Friday, 12 Jun 2020 07:22 PM

No need for students to wear masks in school, says health D-G 

Infection risk now acceptably low, but follow distancing rules, says Noor Hisham.

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No need for students to wear masks in school, says health D-G 

Friday, 12 Jun 2020 06:54 PM

Pakistani door-to-door barber tests positive for coronavirus

Man found to be infected when he submitted to mandatory health test to start work in shop, says Noor Hisham.