Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 24 Aug 2017 05:35 PM

Forex trades reached US$800 million under Nor Mohamed

Former dealer tells RCI that ex-Bank Negara assistant governor faced no trading upper limits.

Forex trades reached US$800 million under Nor Mohamed

Thursday, 24 Aug 2017 04:45 PM

Unfair of RCI to deny access to papers, say Dr Mahathir, Anwar lawyers

Panel also refuses to provide list of witnesses and not informing former prime minister and deputy prime minister if they are to be called to testify.

Unfair of RCI to deny access to papers, say Dr Mahathir, Anwar lawyers

Thursday, 24 Aug 2017 12:31 PM

RCI must not tarnish monarchy, says Dr Mahathir

Inquiry should follow proper procedures to avoid smearing royalty.

RCI must not tarnish monarchy, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 24 Aug 2017 11:14 AM

Trump free to endorse 'kleptocrat' Najib, says Dr Mahathir

US president can take part in Malaysia’s electoral process, says former prime minister.

Trump free to endorse 'kleptocrat' Najib, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 24 Aug 2017 09:03 AM

Live updates: Day 2 of RCI on Bank Negara forex losses

Dr Mahathir present at today’s hearing, but lawyer says former PM will not testify.

Live updates: Day 2 of RCI on Bank Negara forex losses


Wednesday, 23 Aug 2017 07:55 PM

Govt should stop subsidising housing for top 20% 

Private sector should become more efficient and offer better housing solution for lower-income groups. 

Govt should stop subsidising housing for top 20% 

Tuesday, 22 Aug 2017 09:20 PM

Sekinchan rep lodges report against red shirts leader

Jamal Md Yunos accused of bringing in outside voters to coastal town.

Sekinchan rep lodges report against red shirts leader

Tuesday, 22 Aug 2017 03:33 PM

RCI chairman's 'conclusion' only opinion, carries no legal weight, say lawyers

They also say his statement seems prejudicial since the RCI has not even been completed yet.

RCI chairman's 'conclusion' only opinion, carries no legal weight, say lawyers

Monday, 21 Aug 2017 11:20 PM

RCI likely to focus on Nor Mohamed Yakcop next

Former assistant governor says blame for US$10 billion losses lies squarely on with ex-Banking Department manager.

RCI likely to focus on Nor Mohamed Yakcop next

Monday, 21 Aug 2017 09:55 PM

Anwar told about forex losses 2 years later, says ex-BNM adviser

Ex-finance minister would have to resign if public knew of US$10 billion losses, says former Bank Negara Malaysia assistant governor.

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Monday, 21 Aug 2017 05:21 PM

Ex-BNM governor 'unaware of magnitude of forex losses'

RCI casts doubt on former central bank assistant governor’s claim that losses were known by ‘only one or two people’.

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Ex-BNM governor 'unaware of magnitude of forex losses'

Monday, 21 Aug 2017 03:06 PM

No checks and balances in BNM's forex dept, RCI told

Ex-auditor testifies that central bank didn’t have ‘robust computer system’ and all transactions were manually entered.

No checks and balances in BNM's forex dept, RCI told

Monday, 21 Aug 2017 02:13 PM

Forex losses were RM31 billion, ex-Bank Negara staff tells RCI

RCI panel puzzled that BNM’s reserves appear unaffected by the losses in later years. 

Sunday, 20 Aug 2017 07:00 AM

Prayers, fasts to usher in Merdeka and Malaysia Day

Sabah and Sarawak Christians keep up tradition of praying for nation on Merdeka month.

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Prayers, fasts to usher in Merdeka and Malaysia Day

Saturday, 19 Aug 2017 04:39 PM

Only room for Jakim’s take on Islam in Malaysia, say scholars

Priority should be on good governance, not theological debates.

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Only room for Jakim’s take on Islam in Malaysia, say scholars