Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 29 May 2019 10:40 AM

Najib ‘very upset’ to find SRC International’s RM42 million in his accounts

Ihsan Perdana MD tells court that former PM did not direct him to lodge a report with MACC over the transfer of funds into AmBank accounts.

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Najib ‘very upset’ to find SRC International’s RM42 million in his accounts

Tuesday, 28 May 2019 04:16 PM

KWAP ex-chief testifies to hotel rendezvous with Najib’s senior aide

Azian Mohd Noh tells the court she met with Azlin Alias, a special officer who headed Najib's economic policy team, in 2011.

KWAP ex-chief testifies to hotel rendezvous with Najib’s senior aide

Tuesday, 28 May 2019 03:30 PM

LIVE: Najib advised SRC to secure billions from KWAP, says witness

Ex-KWAP CEO says letter prepared by SRC addresses then prime minister as receiver of RM3.95 billion for investments.

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LIVE: Najib advised SRC to secure billions from KWAP, says witness

Tuesday, 28 May 2019 01:49 PM

Ihsan Perdana director maintains he didn’t know where millions came from

Najib Razak's trial hears witness testify that he was merely following instructions from duo on funds 'parked' in company account.

Ihsan Perdana director maintains he didn’t know where millions came from

Monday, 27 May 2019 06:52 PM

Shafee’s comments merely ‘chest-thumping’, lawyer tells contempt hearing

Defence counsel plays down Umno lawyer's comments about the SRC International trial involving former prime minister Najib Razak.

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Shafee’s comments merely ‘chest-thumping’, lawyer tells contempt hearing


Monday, 27 May 2019 12:02 PM

Terengganu sultanah seeks early disposal of suit against Rewcastle-Brown

Sultanah Nur Zahirah applies for court order to determine whether passage in Sarawak Report editor's book is defamatory.

Friday, 24 May 2019 01:10 PM

Court orders Rosmah to declare assets before criminal trial

The judge rules that enforcement authorities must be given leeway to carry out their investigations effectively.

Court orders Rosmah to declare assets before criminal trial

Friday, 24 May 2019 12:02 PM

Lebanese jeweller v Rosmah trial to begin September 17

The jeweller is suing the former prime minister's wife for allegedly failing to pay for 44 pieces of jewellery.

Lebanese jeweller v Rosmah trial to begin September 17

Thursday, 23 May 2019 12:02 PM

Zahid loses bid to reclaim passport

Federal Court turns down Umno president’s appealed for temporary return of travel documents to go for umrah.

Zahid loses bid to reclaim passport

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 10:35 PM

No freedom of speech in new Malaysia, says lawyer jailed for contempt

Arunachalam Kasi has called for the abolition of laws that affect the freedom of speech.

No freedom of speech in new Malaysia, says lawyer jailed for contempt

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 07:00 AM

Jeweller seeks to be part of suit to seize assets linked to Rosmah, Najib

Lebanon-based Samer Halimeh trying to recover 44 pieces as part of RM1.1 billion worth of valuables seized in 1MDB raid.

Jeweller seeks to be part of suit to seize assets linked to Rosmah, Najib

Sunday, 19 May 2019 02:00 PM

What we learnt in the 4th week of Najib’s SRC International trial

Loan approval processes take centre stage, while transfers filed under 'CSR purposes' scrutinised.

What we learnt in the 4th week of Najib’s SRC International trial

Friday, 17 May 2019 10:53 AM

40 more prosecution witnesses to go in Najib trial

Only 39 days remain to hear charges related to RM42 million transferred to former PM's personal accounts.

40 more prosecution witnesses to go in Najib trial

Friday, 17 May 2019 10:13 AM

Najib faces another SRC International trial in mid-2020

June dates set to hear money-laundering charges involving RM27 million.

Najib faces another SRC International trial in mid-2020

Thursday, 16 May 2019 11:13 PM

Christian, Muslim leaders remember terror victims at breaking of fast

Iman and priests speak of finding 'common terms' between the world's two largest religions.

Christian, Muslim leaders remember terror victims at breaking of fast