Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 05 Oct 2019 06:32 PM

Umno Youth leader says race relations worse than ever

Shahril Hamdan says both sides to blame in murky battle of racial politics.

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Umno Youth leader says race relations worse than ever

Saturday, 05 Oct 2019 02:41 PM

Good governance essential to separation of powers, says Speaker

Mohamad Ariff Yusof warns of recent cases where institutions to protect democracy have been undermined.

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Good governance essential to separation of powers, says Speaker

Saturday, 05 Oct 2019 02:16 PM

Malaysians have never been freer, says A-G

Tommy Thomas says more freedom has been given to government critics since GE14.

Malaysians have never been freer, says A-G

Saturday, 05 Oct 2019 01:30 PM

Stop preaching, start practising integrity, anti-graft chief tells politicians

Latheefa Koya says they should embrace constitutionalism, instead of just making pretty speeches.

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Stop preaching, start practising integrity, anti-graft chief tells politicians

Saturday, 05 Oct 2019 01:21 PM

Election Commission needs oversight, says its chairman

A check and balance body is a must for all constitutional institutions, he proposes.

Election Commission needs oversight, says its chairman


Saturday, 05 Oct 2019 11:59 AM

Constitution reigns supreme over Putrajaya, Parliament and courts, says chief justice

She says any attempt to undermine it should be viewed as ‘an affront to democracy’.

Constitution reigns supreme over Putrajaya, Parliament and courts, says chief justice

Friday, 04 Oct 2019 04:25 PM

Bustari Yusof seeks to settle RM11.9 million MACC forfeiture suit

The businessman's lawyer says a representation letter containing the settlement proposal has been submitted to the attorney-general.

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Bustari Yusof seeks to settle RM11.9 million MACC forfeiture suit

Friday, 04 Oct 2019 11:20 AM

Companies Commission drops case against ex-SRC International director

Sessions court grants Suboh Md Yassin, 2 others discharge not amounting to acquittal.

Companies Commission drops case against ex-SRC International director

Thursday, 03 Oct 2019 09:43 PM

Anwar promises to appoint tech tsar to boost ICT

PKR leader says he will prioritise industry, ditch red tape once in office in Putrajaya.

Anwar promises to appoint tech tsar to boost ICT

Thursday, 03 Oct 2019 11:53 AM

High court dismisses Pekan Umno’s objection to MACC suit

Graft-busters seek to recover from division RM700,000 linked to 1MDB.

High court dismisses Pekan Umno’s objection to MACC suit

Wednesday, 02 Oct 2019 06:10 PM

Judge’s claims should be investigated, not expunged, says Sangeet

Lawyer seeking other avenues in relation to allegations of judicial misconduct raised by Hamid Sultan Abu Backer.

Judge’s claims should be investigated, not expunged, says Sangeet

Wednesday, 02 Oct 2019 11:18 AM

Ex-CCM CEO claims trial to 33 counts of graft involving RM5.7 million

Son, who faces 4 charges involving RM160,000, also pleads not guilty.

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Ex-CCM CEO claims trial to 33 counts of graft involving RM5.7 million

Tuesday, 01 Oct 2019 01:59 PM

PMO told me to leave country to avoid PAC hearing, says ex-1MDB CEO

Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi testifies he was coached by PAC members to face later hearings.

PMO told me to leave country to avoid PAC hearing, says ex-1MDB CEO

Tuesday, 01 Oct 2019 01:19 PM

Najib played vital role in RM18 billion 1MDB-Aabar deal, says witness

Ex-1MDB CEO says actions of the former PM were in tandem with Jho Low.

Najib played vital role in RM18 billion 1MDB-Aabar deal, says witness

Tuesday, 01 Oct 2019 11:30 AM

LIVE: I was coached before PAC hearing on 1MDB, says witness

Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi says the chief of the Public Accounts Committee from BN told him to downplay Najib and Jho Low's role in 1MDB.

LIVE: I was coached before PAC hearing on 1MDB, says witness