Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 25 Aug 2019 11:00 AM

MACC knew of millions from mystery Saudi prince into Najib’s account

Witness testified that a Sarawak Report post triggered the investigation into the former PM.

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MACC knew of millions from mystery Saudi prince into Najib’s account

Friday, 23 Aug 2019 05:09 PM

1MDB trial set to begin Wednesday

Lawyers say SRC International case is expected to be wrapped up by Tuesday.

1MDB trial set to begin Wednesday

Friday, 23 Aug 2019 04:56 PM

LIVE: Najib admitted to buying gifts for leader ‘close to him’, says MACC man

Defence has told court that it hopes to finish cross-examination of final prosecution witness by noon.

LIVE: Najib admitted to buying gifts for leader ‘close to him’, says MACC man

Friday, 23 Aug 2019 04:48 PM

RM3.3 million charged to Najib’s credit cards for gifts to ex-Qatar PM’s wife, court hears

Letter of appreciation from Noor Abdulaziz Abdulla Turki Al-Subaie for Italian jewellery produced in court.

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RM3.3 million charged to Najib’s credit cards for gifts to ex-Qatar PM’s wife, court hears

Friday, 23 Aug 2019 10:56 AM

High court to rule on Pekan Umno’s objection to 1MDB suit next Friday

The MACC is seeking to recover RM700,000 from the division linked to 1MDB.

High court to rule on Pekan Umno’s objection to 1MDB suit next Friday


Thursday, 22 Aug 2019 05:30 PM

Najib, not Jho Low, central figure in SRC International case, says lead investigator

MACC officer denies the former prime minister is wrongly blamed for Low's fraudulent activities.

Najib, not Jho Low, central figure in SRC International case, says lead investigator

Thursday, 22 Aug 2019 04:00 PM

LIVE: MACC officer doubted ex-SRC International director’s statement, court hears

MACC investigating officer Rosli Husain, the prosecution's final witness in the SRC International trial, returns to the stand.

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LIVE: MACC officer doubted ex-SRC International director’s statement, court hears

Thursday, 22 Aug 2019 02:06 PM

Najib received nearly RM400 million from Saudi prince, says MACC officer 

Witness says RM243 million more was forthcoming from the Gulf kingdom's Finance Ministry.

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Najib received nearly RM400 million from Saudi prince, says MACC officer 

Thursday, 22 Aug 2019 10:18 AM

1MDB trial delayed, again

Defence won't be able to complete cross-examination of MACC officer in SRC International hearing by Monday, court told.

1MDB trial delayed, again

Thursday, 22 Aug 2019 08:59 AM

SRC International trial lawyers ‘haggle’ over 1MDB hearing start date

Lawyers this morning attend to case management for 1MDB trial, SRC International proceedings expected to begin afterwards.

SRC International trial lawyers ‘haggle’ over 1MDB hearing start date

Wednesday, 21 Aug 2019 08:22 PM

Perak, Selangor PKR chiefs’ explanations for sex video comments ‘accepted’

The party will take no further action, says disciplinary board chairman.

Perak, Selangor PKR chiefs’ explanations for sex video comments ‘accepted’

Wednesday, 21 Aug 2019 07:53 PM

PKR supports Zakir gag order, leaves his PR fate to authorities

While we recognise the right to preach, it should not be used as a forum to attack any ethnic group in the country, says party veep.

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PKR supports Zakir gag order, leaves his PR fate to authorities

Wednesday, 21 Aug 2019 11:51 AM

Ex-1MDB CEO gets access to 2 bank accounts

No charges linked to Maybank CDS accounts, prosecutor tells court.

Ex-1MDB CEO gets access to 2 bank accounts

Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019 01:35 PM

Sarawak Report triggered SRC International probe

MACC officer denies that articles from The Wall Street Journal started ball rolling in investigations into former 1MDB subsidiary.

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Sarawak Report triggered SRC International probe

Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019 12:50 PM

LIVE: MACC investigation based on Sarawak Report article

MACC officer Rosli Husain spends time verifying documents related to Najib Razak’s AmBank accounts.

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LIVE: MACC investigation based on Sarawak Report article