Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 30 Sep 2019 06:55 PM

Najib’s bank account fraudulently credited with US$790 million, says 1MDB witness

Part of bonds to fund acquisition of IPPs in 2012 supposed to go UAE state fund, court hears.

Najib’s bank account fraudulently credited with US$790 million, says 1MDB witness

Monday, 30 Sep 2019 04:47 PM

LIVE: I didn't know US$790 million meant for Aabar was swindled, says witness

Former TIA chief executive Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi returns to testify in 1MDB trial.

LIVE: I didn't know US$790 million meant for Aabar was swindled, says witness

Monday, 30 Sep 2019 01:44 PM

Najib okayed RM11.4 billion of bonds, loan for energy deal, court hears

1MDB was supposed to have profited when Tanjong Energy was listed, but that didn’t happen, says witness.

Najib okayed RM11.4 billion of bonds, loan for energy deal, court hears

Sunday, 29 Sep 2019 11:00 AM

Najib trial recap – Ex-PM wanted 1MDB to borrow RM3 billion from Socso

A witness has told the court that the money would have been used as a loan to PetroSaudi International Ltd if approved.

Najib trial recap – Ex-PM wanted 1MDB to borrow RM3 billion from Socso

Friday, 27 Sep 2019 02:26 PM

MACC to name Johor Baru BN office-bearers in forfeiture suit

KL High Court judge orders DPP to make amendment in compliance with Section 9(c) of Societies Act.

MACC to name Johor Baru BN office-bearers in forfeiture suit


Thursday, 26 Sep 2019 06:55 PM

Najib courted Goldman Sachs CEO, says 1MDB witness  

November 2009 meeting to discuss 1MDB’s areas of interest, such as real estate, energy sector, tourism and agriculture.  

Najib courted Goldman Sachs CEO, says 1MDB witness  

Thursday, 26 Sep 2019 02:40 PM

LIVE: Jho Low told me to destroy all documents to protect Najib, says ex-1MDB CEO

Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi follows up on yesterday's account which included revelations of a 'symbiotic' relationship between Jho Low and the accused.

LIVE: Jho Low told me to destroy all documents to protect Najib, says ex-1MDB CEO

Thursday, 26 Sep 2019 01:39 PM

Najib pushed Perkeso for RM3 billion loan for 1MDB to pay PetroSaudi, court hears

It was agreed money would be used to fund London hotel takeover and Tunku Razak Exchange project, says witness.

Najib pushed Perkeso for RM3 billion loan for 1MDB to pay PetroSaudi, court hears

Wednesday, 25 Sep 2019 09:40 PM

Najib ordered 1MDB board to expedite PetroSaudi joint venture, court hears

Former CEO told to transfer US$700 million into Jho Low-controlled vehicle.

Najib ordered 1MDB board to expedite PetroSaudi joint venture, court hears

Wednesday, 25 Sep 2019 01:09 PM

Najib prevented govt audit of 1MDB, says ex-CEO

Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi tells the court the instruction to do so was conveyed through fugitive Low Taek Jho.

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Najib prevented govt audit of 1MDB, says ex-CEO

Wednesday, 25 Sep 2019 12:56 PM

LIVE: Witness says Najib, 1MDB directors agreed not to fulfil auditor-general request

Former TIA CEO Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi explains the 1MDB due diligence audit.

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LIVE: Witness says Najib, 1MDB directors agreed not to fulfil auditor-general request

Tuesday, 24 Sep 2019 04:09 PM

Najib ordered RM5 billion TIA bonds despite Agong’s opposition, says 1MDB witness

Former TIA CEO Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi was told that the issuance could not be stopped.

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Najib ordered RM5 billion TIA bonds despite Agong’s opposition, says 1MDB witness

Tuesday, 24 Sep 2019 03:17 PM

LIVE: Jho Low's instructions important to determine if Najib was misled, says Sri Ram

Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi to resume account of the accused and Low Taek Jho's dealings at 1MDB. 

LIVE: Jho Low's instructions important to determine if Najib was misled, says Sri Ram

Monday, 23 Sep 2019 07:00 PM

Jho Low called Najib during TIA meetings, says 1MDB witness

Former TIA chief tells court fugitive businesman likely served Najib Razak’s interests, acting as go-between.

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Jho Low called Najib during TIA meetings, says 1MDB witness

Monday, 23 Sep 2019 03:45 PM

LIVE: Jho Low ‘very close’ to Najib, familiar with those around ex-PM, says witness

Shahrol Ibrahim Halmi says the Penang-born businessman also functions as a facilitator between Najib and the Terengganu sultan.

LIVE: Jho Low ‘very close’ to Najib, familiar with those around ex-PM, says witness