Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 10 Dec 2019 04:00 PM

LIVE: If we all followed the law, we wouldn’t be here, AG tells Najib

Accused says he was not the first prime minister to also hold the finance portfolio.

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LIVE: If we all followed the law, we wouldn’t be here, AG tells Najib

Tuesday, 10 Dec 2019 03:07 PM

Muhyiddin, Shafie sacked for making statements ‘outside’ cabinet, says Najib

Attorney-General Tommy Thomas cross-examines former PM on powers of office in SRC International trial.

Muhyiddin, Shafie sacked for making statements ‘outside’ cabinet, says Najib

Tuesday, 10 Dec 2019 09:20 AM

Lawyer for Anwar’s accuser denies acting on Dr Mahathir’s behalf

Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla rubbishes conspiracy theories, says no grounds not to accept 28-year-old man as client. 

Lawyer for Anwar’s accuser denies acting on Dr Mahathir’s behalf

Monday, 09 Dec 2019 07:40 PM

Apandi to testify in Najib’s SRC International trial

Former A-G will be called as defence witness following disputes over veracity of document that ex-PM’s lawyer wants tendered as evidence.

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Apandi to testify in Najib’s SRC International trial

Monday, 09 Dec 2019 06:30 PM

Najib explains lack of police report over account irregularities

The former prime minister says he did not want to be seen as interfering with ongoing investigations at the time.

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Najib explains lack of police report over account irregularities


Monday, 09 Dec 2019 03:50 PM

Najib defends credit card spending in SRC International trial

He says he had absolute discretion to use donated funds in his personal accounts.

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Najib defends credit card spending in SRC International trial

Monday, 09 Dec 2019 02:40 PM

LIVE: Defence wants expert to verify exhibits, told to submit formal request

Accused addresses allegations he embezzled RM42 million in public funds.

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LIVE: Defence wants expert to verify exhibits, told to submit formal request

Monday, 09 Dec 2019 12:56 PM

Najib says didn’t verify Saudi donation with foreign ministry

Jho Low’s role and late King Abdullah’s expressed support gave former PM no reason to doubt donation authenticity.  

Najib says didn’t verify Saudi donation with foreign ministry

Sunday, 08 Dec 2019 11:05 AM

Najib testifies to Saudi donation, denies having full control of SRC International ops

He says late Saudi king gave RM2.4 billion after being impressed with Malaysia’s moderate Islam.

Najib testifies to Saudi donation, denies having full control of SRC International ops

Friday, 06 Dec 2019 07:00 PM

Police threatened to arrest wife, blind father under Sosma, LTTE suspect tells court

The 28-year-old says he confessed under duress and was kept in inhumane conditions at the Sg Buloh prison.

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Police threatened to arrest wife, blind father under Sosma, LTTE suspect tells court

Thursday, 05 Dec 2019 06:20 PM

LTTE suspect tells court of abuse during police questioning

B. Subramaniam says one officer threatened to arrest and investigate his family.

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LTTE suspect tells court of abuse during police questioning

Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019 06:06 PM

Saudi ruler gave US$800 million in 2013, Najib tells court

King Abdullah saw Malaysia as a model Islamic nation and didn’t want an Arab Spring-like uprising here, says former PM.

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Saudi ruler gave US$800 million in 2013, Najib tells court

Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019 04:00 PM

LIVE: After informed of money, I told aide to return RM2 billion, Najib tells court

Ex-PM gives sworn testimony in SRC International trial’s defence stage.

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LIVE: After informed of money, I told aide to return RM2 billion, Najib tells court

Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019 02:07 PM

Saudi king gave millions as he was wowed by Malaysia’s Islam, Najib says

Former PM testifies Jho Low organised meetings between him and King Abdullah in Riyadh, Jeddah.

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Saudi king gave millions as he was wowed by Malaysia’s Islam, Najib says

Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019 01:55 PM

Najib first met ‘successful’ Jho Low in 2007

Penang-born businessman facilitated meetings with Middle-Eastern business players, court hears.

Najib first met ‘successful’ Jho Low in 2007