Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 30 Jul 2020 04:47 PM

Decision to remove Sri Ram as Najib’s prosecutor due on Aug 28

Pekan MP, lawyer allege prosecutorial misconduct, bias in former Federal Court judge leading cases against them.

Decision to remove Sri Ram as Najib’s prosecutor due on Aug 28

Tuesday, 28 Jul 2020 06:37 PM

Najib jailed 12 years, fined RM210 million

Ex-PM convicted earlier today of 7 charges of CBT, money-laundering and abuse of power.

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Najib jailed 12 years, fined RM210 million

Tuesday, 28 Jul 2020 12:19 PM

Najib guilty

Pekan MP first PM to be charged, convicted in nation’s history.

Najib guilty

Monday, 27 Jul 2020 01:55 PM

Arul Kanda had no power to influence 1MDB audit probe

Ex-chief secretary to govt Ali Hamsa says he, auditor-general ones to decide on audit report-tampering.

Arul Kanda had no power to influence 1MDB audit probe

Monday, 27 Jul 2020 07:00 AM

History in making with Najib’s SRC International trial verdict

Former PM charged with 3 counts of criminal breach of trust, 3 counts of money-laundering abuse of power.

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History in making with Najib’s SRC International trial verdict


Friday, 24 Jul 2020 10:01 AM

Ahmad Maslan loses bid to strike out criminal charges

Charges neither defective nor groundless as claimed by defence, says judge.

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Ahmad Maslan loses bid to strike out criminal charges

Thursday, 23 Jul 2020 01:40 PM

Court sets August 7 to decide on Najib’s bid to dismiss 1MDB audit tampering charge

Defence says an amendment by prosecutors last month renders the charge defective.

Court sets August 7 to decide on Najib’s bid to dismiss 1MDB audit tampering charge

Wednesday, 22 Jul 2020 03:45 PM

Court orders Najib to pay RM1.69 billion in owed taxes

Former PM must face 'same penalty as everyone is equal before the law'.

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Court orders Najib to pay RM1.69 billion in owed taxes

Wednesday, 22 Jul 2020 02:11 PM

High Court throws out Rohingya refugees' caning penalty for illegal entry

Judge rules group of 27 men in need of protection from persecution at home in Myanmar.

High Court throws out Rohingya refugees' caning penalty for illegal entry

Tuesday, 21 Jul 2020 11:46 AM

March hearing for Zakir Naik’s defamation suits against Ramasamy

Indian national wanted for questioning at home says he is 'renowned preacher' who has won awards, in statement of claim

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March hearing for Zakir Naik’s defamation suits against Ramasamy

Sunday, 19 Jul 2020 06:01 PM

New Covid-19 clusters detected in Sepang, KL and Kuching

They are a construction site, restaurant, and a jetty, says health D-G.

New Covid-19 clusters detected in Sepang, KL and Kuching

Sunday, 19 Jul 2020 05:26 PM

1 death, 15 new Covid-19 cases

Deceased is a 72-year-old local with chronic high blood pressure and a history of stroke.

1 death, 15 new Covid-19 cases

Thursday, 16 Jul 2020 05:39 PM

Najib wanted IPP deal inked before 2013 elections, court hears

Ex-1MDB chief executive says Jho Low told him in 2012 of former PM’s wish to expedite acquisition.

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Najib wanted IPP deal inked before 2013 elections, court hears

Thursday, 16 Jul 2020 01:52 PM

Court allows Najib to attend Parliament with letter from speaker

Today's proceedings to end at 3.15pm to allow defendant to join Dewan at 3.30pm.

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Court allows Najib to attend Parliament with letter from speaker

Wednesday, 15 Jul 2020 05:56 PM

Judge denies Najib’s request to attend Parliament after lunch tomorrow

Trial will go on as scheduled tomorrow, says Sequerah.

Judge denies Najib’s request to attend Parliament after lunch tomorrow