Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 21 May 2020 01:46 PM

Deal for 1MDB's 49% stake in PetroSaudi Oil Services dubious, court hears

Audit report found no proof that firm became a 1MDB unit despite purported 49% stake, says ex-CEO. 

Deal for 1MDB's 49% stake in PetroSaudi Oil Services dubious, court hears

Thursday, 21 May 2020 11:50 AM

1MDB memo called repatriating US$1.8 billion from PetroSaudi a ‘pain in the ass’, court hears

Note was an internal joke among firm's management, says ex-CEO.

1MDB memo called repatriating US$1.8 billion from PetroSaudi a ‘pain in the ass’, court hears

Thursday, 21 May 2020 10:10 AM

More lawyers allowed in 1MDB proceedings after testy exchange

The defence team is allowed to have up to 9 lawyers while the prosecution is allowed to have 7.

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More lawyers allowed in 1MDB proceedings after testy exchange

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 02:27 PM

I was made 'scapegoat' for 1MDB woes, ex-CEO tells court

2016 PAC report had pushed for further investigation into Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi.

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I was made 'scapegoat' for 1MDB woes, ex-CEO tells court

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 01:18 PM

Defence threatens to quit, judge offers to move Najib trial to wet market

Collin Sequerah tells Shafee he can have as many people as he wants in attendance at the Selayang 'pasar borong'. 

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Defence threatens to quit, judge offers to move Najib trial to wet market


Tuesday, 19 May 2020 08:15 PM

PetroSaudi JV left out of meeting minutes to ‘protect PM’

Former 1MDB chief executive testifies there was pressure to omit compromising info.

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PetroSaudi JV left out of meeting minutes to ‘protect PM’

Tuesday, 19 May 2020 06:42 PM

Shafee compares Riza’s discharge with Guan Eng’s acquittal

Why didn't public ask why charges were dropped after minister's defence was called, said Najib's lawyer. 

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Shafee compares Riza’s discharge with Guan Eng’s acquittal

Tuesday, 19 May 2020 06:01 PM

Najib’s lawyer unperturbed by prospect of Riza Aziz testifying

Client's stepson 'will just tell the truth', says Shafee.

Najib’s lawyer unperturbed by prospect of Riza Aziz testifying

Tuesday, 19 May 2020 03:31 PM

Riza Aziz to testify against stepdad Najib in 1MDB trial

Prosecution to make formal application for witness, says Gopal Sri Ram.

Riza Aziz to testify against stepdad Najib in 1MDB trial

Tuesday, 19 May 2020 12:10 PM

Putrajaya seizes RM600,000 on Riza’s plea bargain

The money is part of the government's 1MDB asset forfeiture suit against Najib Razak's family.

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Putrajaya seizes RM600,000 on Riza’s plea bargain

Tuesday, 19 May 2020 11:30 AM

Forfeiture case against Najib, family to begin on August 24

Bid to recover RM680 million assets from former PM. 

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Forfeiture case against Najib, family to begin on August 24

Tuesday, 19 May 2020 10:25 AM

Najib’s 1MDB trial resumes after six-month hiatus

Former 1MDB CEO Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi returns to the witness stand today.

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Najib’s 1MDB trial resumes after six-month hiatus

Sunday, 17 May 2020 08:30 PM

One-day parliamentary sitting illegal, say lawyers

They argue that it frustrates, without reasonable cause, the Dewan Rakyat's ability to carry out its constitutional function.

One-day parliamentary sitting illegal, say lawyers

Saturday, 16 May 2020 07:00 AM

Riza Aziz ‘deal’ sends wrong signal, lawyers say

Plea deals are common, but given case’s high-profile nature, govt agreement raises eyebrows.

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Riza Aziz ‘deal’ sends wrong signal, lawyers say

Thursday, 14 May 2020 03:26 PM

No law to stop tenants from returning to their condos, says Ismail Sabri

Minister directs building management to allow people returning from home towns back in.

No law to stop tenants from returning to their condos, says Ismail Sabri