Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 01 Apr 2019 08:43 PM

All eyes on A-G to announce what’s next for Equanimity

Deadline for sale of super yacht passed yesterday with no buyer.

All eyes on A-G to announce what’s next for Equanimity

Monday, 01 Apr 2019 03:43 PM

1MDB judge willing to vacate trial dates to allow SRC trial to go first

Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah says Justice Nazlan Mohd Ghazali can have April 15 to May 3.

1MDB judge willing to vacate trial dates to allow SRC trial to go first

Monday, 01 Apr 2019 07:00 AM

Deadline comes and goes without a buyer for Equanimity

A lawyer involved in the hoped-for sale says the government will make an announcement soon on the matter.

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Deadline comes and goes without a buyer for Equanimity

Friday, 29 Mar 2019 02:29 PM

Federal Court acquits the late Karpal Singh of sedition

Charge linked to Perak constitutional crisis in 2009.

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Federal Court acquits the late Karpal Singh of sedition

Friday, 29 Mar 2019 12:13 PM

Apex court clears lawyer Cecil Abraham of misconduct

4-judge panel dismisses disciplinary complaint brought by Malaysian Bar in relation to SD prepared for the late PI Bala.

Apex court clears lawyer Cecil Abraham of misconduct


Thursday, 28 Mar 2019 03:51 PM

Najib’s trial starts Wednesday

High court allows prosecution's request to begin hearing ex-PM's money-laundering, corruption and abuse of power case.

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Najib’s trial starts Wednesday

Wednesday, 27 Mar 2019 01:05 PM

No more delays, Federal Court orders Najib’s SRC trial to begin

The apex court has instructed the high court to set trial dates.

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No more delays, Federal Court orders Najib’s SRC trial to begin

Tuesday, 26 Mar 2019 03:46 PM

Apex court to decide on Najib’s first criminal trial tomorrow

It will inform if his trial involving SRC International will proceed regardless of interlocutory matters.

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Apex court to decide on Najib’s first criminal trial tomorrow

Tuesday, 26 Mar 2019 10:42 AM

Sundra Rajoo claims trial to RM1 million CBT charges

Defendant says he does not waive the immunity to which he claims he is entitled.

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Sundra Rajoo claims trial to RM1 million CBT charges

Monday, 25 Mar 2019 03:41 PM

AGC appeal for Sundra Rajoo arrest warrant to be heard tomorrow

High court to decide on application to review today's sessions court decision not to issue warrant against ex-AIAC director.

AGC appeal for Sundra Rajoo arrest warrant to be heard tomorrow

Monday, 25 Mar 2019 12:30 PM

AGC insists on arrest warrant for Sundra Rajoo

The attorney-general files for review of court decision to not issue warrant after no-show.

AGC insists on arrest warrant for Sundra Rajoo

Monday, 25 Mar 2019 10:41 AM

Sundra Rajoo skips court where 3 criminal charges await

Prosecution applies for arrest warrant which the judge agrees to stay pending diplomatic immunity ruling.

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Sundra Rajoo skips court where 3 criminal charges await

Thursday, 21 Mar 2019 05:37 PM

Hearing to dismiss Sri Ram as prosecutor postponed

The hearing has been adjourned by the Kuala Lumpur High Court to April 3.

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Hearing to dismiss Sri Ram as prosecutor postponed

Thursday, 21 Mar 2019 11:19 AM

Appellate court grants Najib one, denies him three appeals

Judges rule to compel the prosecution to show the appointment letter of fiat prosecutor Sulaiman Abdullah. 

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Appellate court grants Najib one, denies him three appeals

Wednesday, 20 Mar 2019 06:41 PM

CJ welcomes special courts for corruption cases

Richard Malanjum says judiciary previously requested more courts to speed up disposal of cases.

CJ welcomes special courts for corruption cases