Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 08 Nov 2019 05:42 PM

Najib’s RM1.7 billion tax case stalled by objection to IRB lawyer

Defence objects to appointment of D.P Naban.

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Najib’s RM1.7 billion tax case stalled by objection to IRB lawyer

Thursday, 07 Nov 2019 07:35 PM

1MDB transferred US$1.83 billion to sham companies in 2009-2011, court hears

Money was transferred to organisations controlled by Jho Low or Taek Obaid, says former CEO of state investment fund.

1MDB transferred US$1.83 billion to sham companies in 2009-2011, court hears

Thursday, 07 Nov 2019 05:00 PM

LIVE: PSI was unhappy that 1MDB paid part of US$330 million late, court hears

Jho Low told me Saudi prince complained to king, says ex-CEO.

Wednesday, 06 Nov 2019 08:00 PM

Witness denies knowledge of ‘conspiracy’ letter to blame 1MDB for losses

Email produced in court shows Petrosaudi duo discussing plans to deceive Najib Razak in 2010.

Witness denies knowledge of ‘conspiracy’ letter to blame 1MDB for losses

Wednesday, 06 Nov 2019 05:10 PM

LIVE: Email reveals plan to conceal 1MDB losses from Najib

Former PM’s view sought on whether state investor should get involved in another joint venture with PetroSaudi International.

LIVE: Email reveals plan to conceal 1MDB losses from Najib


Wednesday, 06 Nov 2019 02:37 PM

17% of US$500 million payment went directly to Good Star, court hears

Former 1MDB CEO says no idea what happened to funds transferred to joint venture.

17% of US$500 million payment went directly to Good Star, court hears

Tuesday, 05 Nov 2019 06:22 PM

PetroSaudi never paid US$2.2 billion owed to 1MDB, says witness

Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi says PSI only made an interest payment of RM129 million.

Tuesday, 05 Nov 2019 02:45 PM

LIVE: 1MDB not licensed to lend money, says ex-CEO

Former 1MDB chief executive Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi returns to the stand on 31st day of ex-PM Najib Razak's trial.

LIVE: 1MDB not licensed to lend money, says ex-CEO

Tuesday, 05 Nov 2019 02:26 PM

1MDB board sought Najib’s advice on second venture with PetroSaudi International

Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi says the board at the time wanted some input from the former prime minister.

1MDB board sought Najib’s advice on second venture with PetroSaudi International

Monday, 04 Nov 2019 05:25 PM

1MDB persuaded to sign up for new deal despite PetroSaudi JV flop, court told

Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi says the 1MDB board was persuaded to invest US$1 billion in a French energy firm.

1MDB persuaded to sign up for new deal despite PetroSaudi JV flop, court told

Monday, 04 Nov 2019 03:43 PM

LIVE: Shahrol admits PetroSaudi set up to defraud 1MDB

US$1 billion ‘disappeared’ into bank accounts of PetroSaudi International, Jho Low’s company, court hears.

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LIVE: Shahrol admits PetroSaudi set up to defraud 1MDB

Monday, 04 Nov 2019 11:20 AM

1MDB judge issues reprimand after Najib’s Tg Piai trip

Former PM skips hearing on Thursday after obtaining MC for eye infection but was fit enough to campaign in Johor.

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1MDB judge issues reprimand after Najib’s Tg Piai trip

Sunday, 03 Nov 2019 11:00 AM

Najib said no need for PetroSaudi assets to be valued twice, court told

Documents show how billions of dollars were moved from one company toanother in the former PM's corruption trial last week'.

Najib said no need for PetroSaudi assets to be valued twice, court told

Friday, 01 Nov 2019 12:33 PM

1MDB judge recuses himself from RM680 million suit against Bustari firm

The case is over the 11,991 items of jewellery police seized last year from Najib Razak and family.

1MDB judge recuses himself from RM680 million suit against Bustari firm

Friday, 01 Nov 2019 12:09 PM

MACC to consider settlement over RM12 million forfeiture of 1MDB funds from Najib associate

The prosecution has received a representation letter from Bustari Yusof.

MACC to consider settlement over RM12 million forfeiture of 1MDB funds from Najib associate