Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 09 Oct 2017 11:00 AM

Parents at wits’ end 'dump' problem children at tahfiz schools

Operators of religious school admit that they cannot turn away pupils or juvenile delinquents.

Saturday, 07 Oct 2017 01:00 PM

Rights group takes on online bullying

Paper on cyber-harassment to be submitted to Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and various organisations.

Rights group takes on online bullying

Friday, 06 Oct 2017 03:36 PM

Kota Damansara Muslims protest beer festival

They are also calling for police to act on local councils that approve such festivals.

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 Kota Damansara Muslims protest beer festival

Friday, 06 Oct 2017 01:03 PM

Malaysia still won't sign refugees convention

This is despite recently criticising Asean for its inaction on the Rohingya refugee crisis.

Malaysia still won't sign refugees convention

Friday, 06 Oct 2017 12:39 PM

Turkish author's book flouts 'Malaysian norms', says Zahid

The deputy prime minister says this is why Mustafa Akyol’s book ‘Islam Without Extremes: A Muslim Case for Liberty’ was banned.

Turkish author's book flouts 'Malaysian norms', says Zahid


Friday, 06 Oct 2017 11:27 AM

Zahid distances Umno from Jamal's beer protest

The deputy prime minister says Jamal is leads only one of Umno’s many branches and does not represent the party.

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Zahid distances Umno from Jamal's beer protest

Friday, 06 Oct 2017 11:20 AM

MACC's swoops in Sabah not political, says Zahid

DPM hopes Rural and Regional Development Ministry will cooperate with probe.

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MACC's swoops in Sabah not political, says Zahid

Tuesday, 03 Oct 2017 04:30 PM

Millennials have high debt, low financial resilience

Malaysians live for the moment when it comes to spending and are unable to weather financial shocks.

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Millennials have high debt, low financial resilience

Monday, 02 Oct 2017 08:03 PM

What we learnt from PAS' show of strength

PAS is able to mobilise its members effectively as proven by the Fastaqim 2.0, but what next?

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What we learnt from PAS' show of strength

Sunday, 01 Oct 2017 01:04 PM

PAS won't die if it loses in polls, says Hadi

President closes Fastaqim 2.0 with cautious message to party faithful.

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PAS won't die if it loses in polls, says Hadi

Sunday, 01 Oct 2017 01:55 AM

'Prominent national figures' not PAS members, says party information chief

He also says earlier statements were meant to say that the prominent figures are joining PAS’ struggles, but not the party.

'Prominent national figures' not PAS members, says party information chief

Sunday, 01 Oct 2017 12:38 AM

PAS to head third bloc Gagasan Sejahtera

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang says the party will contest in as many seats as possible in the 14th general election.

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PAS to head third bloc Gagasan Sejahtera

Saturday, 30 Sep 2017 02:45 PM

At PAS carnival, a call to eat and shop

Tens of thousands of staunch supporters answer call to the 400 food and trinkets stalls in Pantai Tok Jempal.

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At PAS carnival, a call to eat and shop

Saturday, 30 Sep 2017 07:16 AM

Muslim revival will take PAS to new heights, says info chief

Islamist party’s Nasrudin speaks about Muslims being oppressed in their own country and how a 9-year cycle should mean good times ahead for PAS.

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Muslim revival will take PAS to new heights, says info chief

Friday, 29 Sep 2017 07:30 PM

PAS joins festival bandwagon, promises prizes at Fastaqim 2.0

Islamist party’s Terengganu event, aimed at galvanising support, akin to a carnival, with autoshow and lucky draws.

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PAS joins festival bandwagon, promises prizes at Fastaqim 2.0