Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 10 Apr 2019 01:20 PM

Federal Court throws out Najib’s 3 appeals

Former PM fails to obtain further MACC info, case transfer and gag order in relation to SRC International case.

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Federal Court throws out Najib’s 3 appeals

Tuesday, 09 Apr 2019 05:53 PM

Johor MB quit, says Dr Mahathir

The prime minister said Osman Sapian resigned last night.

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Johor MB quit, says Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 09 Apr 2019 05:20 PM

Committee not necessary to honour Malaysia Agreement 1963, says Sabah CM

Mohd Shafie Apdal told Dewan Rakyat Sabah and Sarawak should not have to wait another 55 years.

Committee not necessary to honour Malaysia Agreement 1963, says Sabah CM

Tuesday, 09 Apr 2019 01:19 PM

Bandar Kuching rep optimistic amendment on Sabah, Sarawak status will pass

Dr Kelvin Yii says the move to amend the constitution is proof of Pakatan Harapan’s sincerity.

Bandar Kuching rep optimistic amendment on Sabah, Sarawak status will pass

Monday, 08 Apr 2019 05:11 PM

PM should demand answers from Special Branch on missing persons, says Suaram

Activist Kua Kia Soong says the Special Branch is answerable to the prime minister.

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PM should demand answers from Special Branch on missing persons, says Suaram


Monday, 08 Apr 2019 04:08 PM

Lawyer in contempt case accuses A-G of same offence

There should be no double standards in enforcement of law, says Arun Kasi.

Lawyer in contempt case accuses A-G of same offence

Monday, 08 Apr 2019 11:12 AM

Businessman in Penang tunnel cheating case claims trial to 68 counts of money laundering

G. Gnanaraja faces to 15 years’ jail and a fine not less than five times the RM11.4 million involved.

Businessman in Penang tunnel cheating case claims trial to 68 counts of money laundering

Friday, 05 Apr 2019 08:50 PM

Pakatan bowing to ‘manufactured pressures’, say analysts on Rome Statute U-turn

Govt has good ideas but must grow a backbone and be prepared to defend its decisions, they say.

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Friday, 05 Apr 2019 03:48 PM

Najib Razak’s 1MDB trial starts May 14

Court shuts down lawyer Shafee's request to have his contempt trial begin first.

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Najib Razak’s 1MDB trial starts May 14

Friday, 05 Apr 2019 12:55 PM

Apex court postpones hearing of Najib’s review application

Matter to be heard on Wednesday, the same day 7-judge panel will decide on 4 interlocutory appeals relating to SRC International case.

Apex court postpones hearing of Najib’s review application

Thursday, 04 Apr 2019 07:43 PM

Court to decide on postponing Najib case tomorrow

It will rule on application to stay trial pending decision on review application filed last week.

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Court to decide on postponing Najib case tomorrow

Wednesday, 03 Apr 2019 08:34 PM

Najib spent RM10.8 million, including RM530,000 at Chanel in Hawaii, says A-G

Court was told he financed home renovations, political funding and a shopping spree.

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Najib spent RM10.8 million, including RM530,000 at Chanel in Hawaii, says A-G

Wednesday, 03 Apr 2019 06:11 PM

Najib’s SRC case to continue from April 15 to May 10

Lawyers spar over court dates as defence makes last-ditch attempts to postpone trial again.

Najib’s SRC case to continue from April 15 to May 10

Wednesday, 03 Apr 2019 05:45 PM

LIVE: Lawyers spar over court dates as 1st day of Najib’s trial ends

The 65-year-old former PM is in the dock over alleged involvement in the looting of sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.

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LIVE: Lawyers spar over court dates as 1st day of Najib’s trial ends

Tuesday, 02 Apr 2019 06:54 AM

Najib to join ranks of Asian leaders tried for corruption

Former PM will go down in history as the first Malaysian leader to be indicted for power abuse.

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Najib to join ranks of Asian leaders tried for corruption