Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 18 Jun 2017 12:00 PM

Rosmah's threat to sue likely to remain just that, say lawyers

Legal experts say any suit will be difficult to justify due to several factors and freedom of speech is guaranteed by the constitution.

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Saturday, 17 Jun 2017 02:48 PM

DAP rep to sue Sarawak minister over bankrupt claim

Sarawak Second Finance Minister Wong Soon Koh made the allegation against Pujut assemblyman at the state assembly media room on May 15.

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Saturday, 17 Jun 2017 11:51 AM

High Court ruling a smear on Sarawak CM’s legacy, says DAP leader

The disqualification of Dr Ting Tiong Choon as Pujut rep would not have happened without Abang Johari’s okay, claims Sarawak DAP chief.

High Court ruling a smear on Sarawak CM’s legacy, says DAP leader

Friday, 16 Jun 2017 05:10 PM

DoJ has every right to seize 1MDB-linked assets, says Dr Mahathir

Alleged crimes were committed on US soil, involving American money and property, says former prime minister.

Thursday, 15 Jun 2017 08:32 PM

Outlaw Evangelicalism in Malaysia, says Islamic coalition

Muslim organisations put forward provocative proposal to make Evangelicalism illegal in the country.

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Outlaw Evangelicalism in Malaysia, says Islamic coalition


Tuesday, 13 Jun 2017 08:40 PM

DAP rubbishes Nazri's claim tax will be used to promote tourism

Sarawak DAP leader Chong Chieng Jen accuses the federal government of dreaming up new ways to collecting money from the people to fill its empty coffers.

DAP rubbishes Nazri's claim tax will be used to promote tourism

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2017 06:59 AM

What’s tax for Putrajaya, Sabah and Sarawak see as an erosion of rights

The Borneo states now consider tourism tax as encroachment of the Malaysia Agreement 1963.

Monday, 12 Jun 2017 02:20 PM

Sarawak tourism minister says not cowed by Nazri’s ‘samseng’ remark

Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says state has a right to seek deferment to tourism tax and that the matter will be settled by Raya.

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Monday, 12 Jun 2017 01:07 PM

Sarawak quits tourism board as tax row escalates

Anger over minister Nazri Abdul Aziz’s remarks spurs the state government’s withdrawal of its representatives in Tourism Malaysia.

Saturday, 10 Jun 2017 06:55 PM

Independent panel needed for huge task of FGV probe, says group

Crucial that all lapses, weaknesses and non-compliance of procedures and processes are rectified, Minority Shareholders Watchdog Group says.

Independent panel needed for huge task of FGV probe, says group

Friday, 09 Jun 2017 10:24 PM

Sarawak BN lawmakers equally to blame for tourism tax, says opposition

After doing nothing to halt its progress, the Barisan Nasional MPs are now trying to put all blame on the federal government, say DAP, PKR leaders.

Sarawak BN lawmakers equally to blame for tourism tax, says opposition

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2017 07:00 AM

Sarawak churches cancel Christian event despite state okay

‘All Borneo Revival Convocation’ a spiritual gathering, slated for June 22 to 25 in Miri, called off.

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Sarawak churches cancel Christian event despite state okay

Monday, 05 Jun 2017 07:48 PM

SUPP chief re-appointed second term as senator

Dr Sim Kui Hian, who now holds four portfolios simultaneously, is rumoured to be planning to contest the Stampin Parliamentary seat in GE14.

SUPP chief re-appointed second term as senator

Sunday, 04 Jun 2017 05:18 PM

Proposal to rename Kuching airport after Adenan Satem gets mixed response

Barisan Nasional and opposition assemblymen react to recommendation that the name be changed to ‘Kuching Adenan Satem International Airport’.

Saturday, 03 Jun 2017 03:02 PM

Sacked Pujut rep lodges report against UPP chief

Dr Ting Tiong Choon accuses Wong Soon Koh of criminal defamation for calling him a bankrupt.

Sacked Pujut rep lodges report against UPP chief