Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Thursday, 29 Aug 2019 04:00 PM

LIVE: MACC officer asked SSM for 1MDB papers, says witness No. 7

Companies Commission Malaysia handed over more than 170 documents to anti-graft agency in 2018.

LIVE: MACC officer asked SSM for 1MDB papers, says witness No. 7

Thursday, 29 Aug 2019 03:14 PM

Najib used middleman to avoid social media backlash, says witness

Aide says former PM fearful of Facebook criticism, so issued RM246,000 cheque quietly through trusted intermediary.

Najib used middleman to avoid social media backlash, says witness

Thursday, 29 Aug 2019 10:29 AM

Court orders documents be given to Najib, Arul Kanda for 1MDB audit tampering trial

Judge wants the defence lawyers to prepare their case as best they can.

Court orders documents be given to Najib, Arul Kanda for 1MDB audit tampering trial

Wednesday, 28 Aug 2019 05:19 PM

Hard for prosecution to prove collusion, says Shafee

Case against Najib Razak in 1MDB trial thin without Jho Low testimony, according to defence counsel.

Hard for prosecution to prove collusion, says Shafee

Wednesday, 28 Aug 2019 04:56 PM

I received RM2 million to manage Najib’s online image, witness tells court

The witness says her company was in charge of managing Najib's personal websites, social media accounts and other online activities.

I received RM2 million to manage Najib’s online image, witness tells court


Wednesday, 28 Aug 2019 01:30 PM

LIVE: Najib’s salary, allowances as officeholder in the tens of thousands, say witnesses

1MDB trial hears that former PM's gross monthly salary for his position as minister was RM58,605.15.

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LIVE: Najib’s salary, allowances as officeholder in the tens of thousands, say witnesses

Wednesday, 28 Aug 2019 11:45 AM

Prosecution to show Saudi donations a sham

Former PM accused of pocketing RM2.3 billion stolen from state firm 1MDB with help of associate Jho Low.

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Prosecution to show Saudi donations a sham

Wednesday, 28 Aug 2019 11:10 AM

Najib ‘abused post for self-gratification from 1MDB’

Former PM used elaborate charade, including Jho Low, to defraud state firm, say prosecutors.

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Najib ‘abused post for self-gratification from 1MDB’

Wednesday, 28 Aug 2019 07:00 AM

Najib in for another marathon trial as 1MDB case starts today

Prosecution will call some 60 witnesses for the case, some of whom also testified in the SRC International trial.

Najib in for another marathon trial as 1MDB case starts today

Tuesday, 27 Aug 2019 05:46 PM

Najib’s lawyer asks court for cushioned dock seat

Shafee Abdullah says the former PM is having rear pains from sitting too long during the trial.

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Najib’s lawyer asks court for cushioned dock seat

Tuesday, 27 Aug 2019 05:46 PM

57 witnesses in 57 days – lawyer hails speedy SRC International trial

November 11 decision on whether former PM Najib Razak must enter his defence.

57 witnesses in 57 days – lawyer hails speedy SRC International trial

Tuesday, 27 Aug 2019 04:08 PM

Money from Saudi prince not connected to SRC International case, court hears

A senior MACC investigator says the donation was used up before SRC International money entered Najib's account.

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Money from Saudi prince not connected to SRC International case, court hears

Tuesday, 27 Aug 2019 03:08 PM

Late DPP Kevin Morais had nothing to do with SRC International probe, says witness

Lawyer says former prime minister Najib Razak unfairly linked to murder case.

Late DPP Kevin Morais had nothing to do with SRC International probe, says witness

Tuesday, 27 Aug 2019 12:50 PM

LIVE: Defence offers 66 witnesses should need arise

Judge Nazlan Mohd Ghazali sets oral submissions for October 22 at 9am.

LIVE: Defence offers 66 witnesses should need arise

Monday, 26 Aug 2019 02:12 PM

Appeals court allows bid to disqualify 1MDB trial prosecutor

Leave to allow judicial review comes 2 days before former PM is scheduled to answer charges linked to state investor. 

Appeals court allows bid to disqualify 1MDB trial prosecutor