Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Friday, 04 Aug 2017 11:30 AM

Who made it worse for Malays, me or Najib, asks Dr Mahathir

Under a leader like Prime Minister Najib Razak, Malays are in a worse state and Umno is damaged beyond repair, says the Pakatan chairman.

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Who made it worse for Malays, me or Najib, asks Dr Mahathir

Friday, 04 Aug 2017 11:27 AM

Former PM, bane of the courts, promises judiciary reform upon Pakatan victory

Dr Mahathir pledges to restore the independence of the judiciary and institute system reforms for better check and balance on the three branches of government.

Former PM, bane of the courts, promises judiciary reform upon Pakatan victory

Thursday, 03 Aug 2017 07:17 AM

Dr Mahathir blames then-BNM governor and assistant for forex losses

Tan Sri Jaafar Hussein admitted he made a mistake and he and his assistant left the bank after that, says the former PM.

Dr Mahathir blames then-BNM governor and assistant for forex losses

Thursday, 03 Aug 2017 06:52 AM

People thank me, I don't pay them to do it, says Dr Mahathir

People who hate me will continue to hate me, but the majority do not, the former prime minister responds to smear campaign.

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People thank me, I don't pay them to do it, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2017 03:29 PM

Submarine purchase never discussed in Cabinet, says Dr Mahathir

Former PM says he would have opposed it as vessels are expensive, not meant to operate in Straits of Malacca.

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Submarine purchase never discussed in Cabinet, says Dr Mahathir


Tuesday, 01 Aug 2017 07:05 AM

Who are these thousands of strangers, ask Sekinchan residents

Outsiders with no connection to Sekinchan find themselves registered as voters in the area.

Who are these thousands of strangers, ask Sekinchan residents

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2017 07:00 AM

New 7,000 voters from out of state, says DAP Sekinchan rep

Chinese, Indians and Orang Asli registered with addresses in Malay reserve land, raising suspicion that

Saturday, 29 Jul 2017 03:37 PM

Legal bodies mull unprecedented court action

The three bars will communicate with each other over the next few days to decide on the next course of action, says Bar Council president George Varughese.

Legal bodies mull unprecedented court action

Friday, 28 Jul 2017 07:00 AM

Malay fence sitters prime audience for media smear on Dr Mahathir

Government-linked news outlets being selective when reminding voters of the financial scandals in the 1980s but ignoring the ones today, says analyst.

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Thursday, 27 Jul 2017 06:54 PM

Pandikar slammed over 'ridiculous' sub judice excuse for blocking 1MDB debate

Lawyers say Dewan Rakyat speaker has abused a legitimate legal proceeding.

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Pandikar slammed over 'ridiculous' sub judice excuse for blocking 1MDB debate

Thursday, 27 Jul 2017 07:00 AM

Bar groups to discuss judicial term extension challenge

Challenging the prolonged terms of chief justice and appeals court president will be unprecedented in Bar’s history, says Malaysian Bar president

Bar groups to discuss judicial term extension challenge

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2017 07:00 AM

Want a new govt at GE14? Make peace with Dr Mahathir then

Pakatan Harapan today is a collection of Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s victims but many opposition leaders know that he is the key to winning rural votes.

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2017 04:04 PM

Dr Mahathir rules out head-to-head contest with Najib

He will, however, consider running for his former seat in Kubang Pasu, Kedah.

Dr Mahathir rules out head-to-head contest with Najib

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2017 03:00 PM

Najib should be happy Pakatan is led by older people, says Dr Mahathir

PM should have little to complain about the Pakatan leadership line-up, says opposition coalition chairman.

Najib should be happy Pakatan is led by older people, says Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2017 02:30 PM

Let neutral party investigate 1MDB, Dr Mahathir tells Najib

Former prime minister has no faith in government departments leading probe into state investor.

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Let neutral party investigate 1MDB, Dr Mahathir tells Najib