Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 26 Nov 2019 10:55 AM

Najib confidant forfeits RM3.7 million in 1MDB suit

Bustari Yusof, who fled Malaysia after GE14, will no longer be summoned as part of MACC bid to recover funds looted from state fund.

Najib confidant forfeits RM3.7 million in 1MDB suit

Monday, 25 Nov 2019 05:27 PM

Sri Ram offered DBKL his services free, says FT Ministry

Ministry says local authority did not pay lawyer large sum as alleged.

Sri Ram offered DBKL his services free, says FT Ministry

Monday, 25 Nov 2019 11:16 AM

A-G’s appeal against contempt proceedings to be heard on Dec 12

The family of Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim has filed contempt proceedings against Tommy Thomas for removing a lawyer from the case.

A-G’s appeal against contempt proceedings to be heard on Dec 12

Monday, 25 Nov 2019 07:00 AM

Residents livid at DBKL hiring Sri Ram in Taman Rimba Kiara case

Former judge known to charge huge fees, anger that taxpayers’ funds used in public interest suit.

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Residents livid at DBKL hiring Sri Ram in Taman Rimba Kiara case

Sunday, 24 Nov 2019 08:21 PM

PKR says it again: Backing for Dr Mahathir until Anwar takes over

Party opposes efforts that are contrary to spirit of consensus within Pakatan Harapan, says Saifuddin Nasution.

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PKR says it again: Backing for Dr Mahathir until Anwar takes over


Sunday, 24 Nov 2019 06:23 PM

PKR sacks central committee member, 1 other over corruption, bribery

Zakaria Abdul Hamid and Ismail Dulhadi's alleged graft linked to last year's party polls.

PKR sacks central committee member, 1 other over corruption, bribery

Sunday, 24 Nov 2019 11:25 AM

Govt auditor kept secret recording, original 1MDB audit report, court hears

Prosecution witness Nor Salwani Muhammad says she was shocked after hearing discussions to remove parts of the report.

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Govt auditor kept secret recording, original 1MDB audit report, court hears

Thursday, 21 Nov 2019 03:25 PM

Audit official ‘shocked’ by high-level 1MDB audit meeting’s discussions

NAD director Nor Salwani Muhammad testifies on 'abnormal' meeting of top officials.

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Audit official ‘shocked’ by high-level 1MDB audit meeting’s discussions

Wednesday, 20 Nov 2019 02:10 PM

Top officials discussed destroying copies of original 1MDB audit report, court hears

A recording revealed talks of police report over conflicting information as well.

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Top officials discussed destroying copies of original 1MDB audit report, court hears

Tuesday, 19 Nov 2019 07:10 PM

AGC rep advised doctoring of 1MDB audit report, says witness

Former chief secretary testifies how high-ranking officials convened to discuss, remove details at behest of Najib.

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AGC rep advised doctoring of 1MDB audit report, says witness

Tuesday, 19 Nov 2019 02:34 PM

Najib ‘lost trust’ in Gani Patail as A-G, court hears

Gani, who led 1MDB task force, expected to be sacked, says former chief secretary to the government Ali Hamsa.

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Najib ‘lost trust’ in Gani Patail as A-G, court hears

Monday, 18 Nov 2019 03:35 PM

Charge may be dropped if Arul Kanda turns prosecution witness, says lawyer

The law provides for full indemnity for the accused who gives evidence for the prosecution, says defence counsel.

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Charge may be dropped if Arul Kanda turns prosecution witness, says lawyer

Monday, 18 Nov 2019 01:50 PM

Co-accused Arul Kanda to appear as prosecution witness

Ex-1MDB chief’s lawyer, lead defence counsel to challenge move to call defendant as witness in audit-tampering trial. 

Co-accused Arul Kanda to appear as prosecution witness

Monday, 18 Nov 2019 12:10 PM

Najib started to cover tracks after 1MDB scandal broke, court hears

Gopal Sri Ram’s opening remarks point to former PM’s bid to tamper audit report on state fund.

Najib started to cover tracks after 1MDB scandal broke, court hears

Monday, 18 Nov 2019 10:35 AM

Najib fails in bid to delay 1MDB audit-tampering trial

Defence needs more time to prepare for ongoing SRC International trial.

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Najib fails in bid to delay 1MDB audit-tampering trial