Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 17 Sep 2019 02:00 PM

Najib trial witness identifies Riza Aziz, Arul Kanda as key players in 1MDB saga

Former special officer to the accused says the two among the seven people mentioned in his statement describing the state investment fund's inner workings. 

Najib trial witness identifies Riza Aziz, Arul Kanda as key players in 1MDB saga

Tuesday, 17 Sep 2019 11:53 AM

Defence in Najib trial asserts TIA Agong’s idea, not accused’s

The record shows various sources stating it was Sultan Mizan who was inspired to establish the state investor, says Shafee.

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Defence in Najib trial asserts TIA Agong’s idea, not accused’s

Sunday, 15 Sep 2019 11:35 AM

Najib’s lawyer accuses ex-aide of lying about Jho Low

Muhammad Shafee Abdullah says Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin tried to hide true relationship with fugitive financier during 1MDB trial.

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Najib’s lawyer accuses ex-aide of lying about Jho Low

Friday, 13 Sep 2019 11:54 AM

MACC gets to forfeit Naza Quest money linked to 1MDB

High Court allows seizure of RM269,662 in company bank account.  

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MACC gets to forfeit Naza Quest money linked to 1MDB

Friday, 13 Sep 2019 07:00 AM

Smoke due to Indonesia enforcement issues, say academics

Despite laws in place, authorities find it hard to act against those behind illegal forest fires.

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Smoke due to Indonesia enforcement issues, say academics


Thursday, 12 Sep 2019 05:21 PM

Dewan Negara has room for diversity, says Ivy Josiah

Human rights activist says upper house needs more non-political, issues based decision makers.

Dewan Negara has room for diversity, says Ivy Josiah

Thursday, 12 Sep 2019 03:59 PM

Oct 9 decision on whether to delay Siti Kasim’s civil suit against Jawi

This is pending outcome of lawyer's related criminal trial for allegedly obstructing officer during 2016 raid on trans beauty pageant.

Oct 9 decision on whether to delay Siti Kasim’s civil suit against Jawi

Thursday, 12 Sep 2019 12:05 PM

Liew looks at setting up commission for legal reform next year

White paper completed and consultation with stakeholders ongoing.

Liew looks at setting up commission for legal reform next year

Thursday, 12 Sep 2019 10:45 AM

Bill to abolish mandatory death penalty tabled at next meeting

Move in line with Pakatan Harapan’s election promise, says de facto law minister.

Bill to abolish mandatory death penalty tabled at next meeting

Tuesday, 10 Sep 2019 04:35 PM

LIVE: Jho Low invited to ‘exclusive’ Najib, Rosmah parties, court hears

Najib Razak’s former special officer recounts service, encounters with 1MDB central figure.

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LIVE: Jho Low invited to ‘exclusive’ Najib, Rosmah parties, court hears

Tuesday, 10 Sep 2019 02:03 PM

Jho Low wanted govt to say he was not involved in 1MDB scandal, court hears

He wanted statement to declare he did not have a role in the affair, says witness.

Jho Low wanted govt to say he was not involved in 1MDB scandal, court hears

Tuesday, 10 Sep 2019 01:40 PM

Rosmah fond of Jho Low, court told

Fugitive businessman an ‘outsider’ who was always the mainstay at exclusive parties and events held at former PM’s home.

Rosmah fond of Jho Low, court told

Sunday, 08 Sep 2019 11:11 AM

Of secret missions, backroom deals: Najib’s ex-aide laid it out in 1MDB trial

Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin also detailed Jho Low’s involvement in the scandal.

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Friday, 06 Sep 2019 04:32 PM

Court sets November hearing for Najib’s RM1.69 billion tax bill

IRB pressing for summary judgement over arrears, which former PM says were donations.

Court sets November hearing for Najib’s RM1.69 billion tax bill

Thursday, 05 Sep 2019 05:34 PM

Najib’s former aide borrowed US$200,000 from Jho Low, court hears

The businessman never got his money back, says witness.
 

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Najib’s former aide borrowed US$200,000 from Jho Low, court hears