Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 25 Apr 2019 01:40 PM

RM4 billion moved into SRC International accounts in 2011-2012

AmBank manager tells court that current account closed after RM2 billion disbursed.

RM4 billion moved into SRC International accounts in 2011-2012

Wednesday, 24 Apr 2019 06:55 PM

RM3.28 million transferred from Najib’s AmBank account to pay 2 credit cards

Former SRC International director Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil was authorised to handle 3 of Najib Razak's AmBank accounts,  says witness.

RM3.28 million transferred from Najib’s AmBank account to pay 2 credit cards

Wednesday, 24 Apr 2019 05:30 PM

LIVE: Bank officer confirms Nik Faisal authorised to handle 3 Najib accounts

Defence seeks access to emails between three AmBank relationship managers and key 1MDB figures.

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LIVE: Bank officer confirms Nik Faisal authorised to handle 3 Najib accounts

Wednesday, 24 Apr 2019 05:02 PM

Najib held 5 AmBank accounts from 2011 to 2015, court told

RM50 million was transferred from SRC International to its subsidiary Gandingan Mentari in three tranches.

Najib held 5 AmBank accounts from 2011 to 2015, court told

Wednesday, 24 Apr 2019 02:20 PM

Court orders bank officer to return with evidence on missing RM8 million in SRC trial

Justice Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali wants proof where the money went.

Court orders bank officer to return with evidence on missing RM8 million in SRC trial


Tuesday, 23 Apr 2019 06:12 PM

Najib paid RM800,000 to influence online news, court told

FB page ‘Ah Jib Gor’, online sites Chinese Weekly and Malaysian Digest among those that received money to influence public opinion, say witnesses.

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Najib paid RM800,000 to influence online news, court told

Tuesday, 23 Apr 2019 04:55 PM

LIVE: After 5 witnesses, Najib's SRC trial resumes tomorrow

Session starts later today as defence team is in court this morning for another 1MDB case.

LIVE: After 5 witnesses, Najib's SRC trial resumes tomorrow

Monday, 22 Apr 2019 06:49 PM

Najib’s lawyers want access to AmBank manager’s Blackberry

Defence hopes to show the accused did not have full knowledge of the bank transactions carried out in his name.

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Najib’s lawyers want access to AmBank manager’s Blackberry

Monday, 22 Apr 2019 05:00 PM

LIVE: Witnesses tell court about cheques from Najib

Court hears of sums ranging from RM9,000 to RM400,000 disbursed by former prime minister.

LIVE: Witnesses tell court about cheques from Najib

Monday, 22 Apr 2019 02:46 PM

Witness identifies Najib as ‘Malu apa bossku’

A Johor Umno leader utters the catchphrase while pointing to the former PM. 

Witness identifies Najib as ‘Malu apa bossku’

Sunday, 21 Apr 2019 07:00 AM

Malaysia could see first female Chief Justice

It is understood that one of the three candidates proposed to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is a woman.

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Malaysia could see first female Chief Justice

Sunday, 21 Apr 2019 07:00 AM

What we learnt in 1st week of Najib’s trial

Millions of ringgit stashed in the former PM's bank accounts served to pay his bills and let him dispense largesse to his supporters.

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What we learnt in 1st week of Najib’s trial

Thursday, 18 Apr 2019 09:00 PM

Lawyers clash at Najib trial over need for contractor to testify

Defence argues his testimony is irrelevant, A-G says not hearing it will stymie case.
 

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Lawyers clash at Najib trial over need for contractor to testify

Thursday, 18 Apr 2019 06:22 PM

2 contractors were paid RM156,500 for Najib’s home renovations, court told

Money for plumbing work, cabinets and other renovation works at Jalan Langgak Duta house came from ex-PM's account.

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2 contractors were paid RM156,500 for Najib’s home renovations, court told

Thursday, 18 Apr 2019 05:00 PM

LIVE: Plumber, cabinet designer take the stand in Najib trial

Both men's companies received money from ex-PM's accounts.

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LIVE: Plumber, cabinet designer take the stand in Najib trial