Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 01 Jun 2020 12:53 PM

Prosecution didn’t prove Najib committed CBT, court told

Defence in SRC International case says prosecutors also ignored forged signatures on 6 banking letters.

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Prosecution didn’t prove Najib committed CBT, court told

Monday, 01 Jun 2020 10:45 AM

After 14 months, Najib’s SRC International trial to conclude this week 

RM42 million allegedly transferred into former PM’s AmBank accounts in 2014.

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After 14 months, Najib’s SRC International trial to conclude this week 

Thursday, 28 May 2020 06:30 PM

Schools, entertainment outlets may reopen if virus cases keep falling

Health D-G says ‘onus is on the public’ to ensure downward trend continues.

Schools, entertainment outlets may reopen if virus cases keep falling

Thursday, 28 May 2020 06:19 PM

Health Ministry reviewing Covid-19 SOPs at all detention centres

This follows spike in infections at 3 Selangor depots earlier this week.

Health Ministry reviewing Covid-19 SOPs at all detention centres

Thursday, 28 May 2020 05:18 PM

10 new virus cases today a record low

Another 86 recoveries take total to 6,169; no fatality registered in last 24 hours.



Thursday, 28 May 2020 03:14 PM

No report of Malaysian virus victims in New York, says Wisma Putra

Foreign ministry denies reports that 10 citizens have died in the US Covid-19 epicentre.

No report of Malaysian virus victims in New York, says Wisma Putra

Thursday, 28 May 2020 07:00 AM

Putrajaya doing little to ‘rescue’ firms

Youth staring at bleak picture as economists warn of wave of layoffs after Raya in wake of pandemic.

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Putrajaya doing little to ‘rescue’ firms

Wednesday, 27 May 2020 07:47 PM

Stay home if you are under quarantine, warns Health D-G

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says actions can be taken against those flouting quarantine.

Stay home if you are under quarantine, warns Health D-G

Wednesday, 27 May 2020 07:00 PM

Auditor-general on the road to recovery from Covid-19

Nik Azman Abdul Majid responding well to treatment, says health D-G.

Auditor-general on the road to recovery from Covid-19

Wednesday, 27 May 2020 06:46 PM

Drop in new virus cases due to infected detainees being isolated, says health D-G

Targeted approach by govt resulting in local cases going down to single-digit levels, Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah explains.

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Drop in new virus cases due to infected detainees being isolated, says health D-G

Wednesday, 27 May 2020 05:27 PM

New infections drop to 15, with 42 recoveries and no deaths

This is after two consecutive days of triple digit increases.

New infections drop to 15, with 42 recoveries and no deaths

Wednesday, 27 May 2020 07:00 AM

Health and fitness centres in bid to reopen

Group submits SOP for approval to resume business as MCO restrictions ease.

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Health and fitness centres in bid to reopen

Monday, 25 May 2020 07:00 AM

Lawyers slam RoS’ role in Bersatu feud

Registrar accused of overreaching when it declared Dr Mahathir Mohamad no longer party chairman, favouring president Muhyiddin Yassin.

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Lawyers slam RoS’ role in Bersatu feud

Friday, 22 May 2020 03:58 PM

Catholic Church still waiting for govt go-ahead to reopen

No news on churches that have been selected, they say.

Friday, 22 May 2020 02:06 PM

Judge declines to hear application to review Riza Aziz case

Lawyer believes Mohamed Zaini Mazlan erred in ruling to grant discharge in RM1.2 billion 1MDB-linked money laundering trial.

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Judge declines to hear application to review Riza Aziz case