Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 30 Jan 2019 05:27 PM

Altantuya’s son says had to change name due to trauma

Bayarkhuu Bayarjargal changed his name several years ago due to negativity surrounding his mother's death.

Altantuya’s son says had to change name due to trauma

Wednesday, 30 Jan 2019 05:06 PM

Razak Baginda wanted son with Altantuya, court hears

A relative of the late model turned interpreter testifies to the couple being in a 'husband-wife relationship.'

Wednesday, 30 Jan 2019 04:38 PM

Another cousin says she saw photo of Altantuya with Razak Baginda, Najib

Woman says she was shown picture in Malaysia in October 2006, when Mongolian was seeking payment from former Najib aide.

Tuesday, 29 Jan 2019 04:43 PM

Court postpones hearing to challenge Sri Ram appointment as Najib's prosecutor

Kuala Lumpur High Court has not set a new date for hearing.

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Court postpones hearing to challenge Sri Ram appointment as Najib's prosecutor

Monday, 28 Jan 2019 05:20 PM

Najib faces three more money-laundering charges

Former PM accused of misappropriating another RM47 million from 1MDB subsidiary, bringing total to RM89 million.

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Najib faces three more money-laundering charges


Monday, 28 Jan 2019 03:06 PM

Ex-EC members would have faced 13 charges of misconduct

Former polls regulators would have been accused of allowing gerrymandering and setting unfavourable election conditions.

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Ex-EC members would have faced 13 charges of misconduct

Monday, 28 Jan 2019 12:04 PM

Tribunal reserves decision on whether to act against ex-EC members

Chairman says its findings may be moot as Election Commission members have already resigned.

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Tribunal reserves decision on whether to act against ex-EC members

Saturday, 26 Jan 2019 01:00 PM

Disaffected Sabah youth at risk of radicalisation

Iman Research says radicalisation not strictly linked to religion, can be triggered by poverty.

Disaffected Sabah youth at risk of radicalisation

Saturday, 26 Jan 2019 01:00 PM

Almost 10% of Sabah, Selangor youth say violent extremism justified

Findings correlate with ealier studies on extremism among Malaysian youth.

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Almost 10% of Sabah, Selangor youth say violent extremism justified

Thursday, 24 Jan 2019 04:30 PM

Defence lawyers dispute photo seen by Altantuya’s cousin

The photo shows Altantuya with Razak Baginda and a Malaysian deputy prime minister.

Defence lawyers dispute photo seen by Altantuya’s cousin

Wednesday, 23 Jan 2019 11:00 AM

Journey to end death penalty faces fears, misconceptions

Malaysians who support capital punishment do not realise that the threat of death has not deterred crimes, says civil society group.

Journey to end death penalty faces fears, misconceptions

Tuesday, 22 Jan 2019 04:20 PM

Mongolian human rights commissioner hopes for justice in Altantuya case

Altantuya Shaariibuu's family seeks RM100 million in damages and dependency claims in suit against Malaysian government.

Mongolian human rights commissioner hopes for justice in Altantuya case

Tuesday, 22 Jan 2019 02:44 PM

Defence raises objection to translator in Altantuya suit

Lawyers say accountant Enkhjin Batbilig, 31, not qualified, was compromised.

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Defence raises objection to translator in Altantuya suit

Tuesday, 22 Jan 2019 02:09 PM

Australia won’t extradite Sirul unless death penalty abolished, says lawyer

Australia won't send convicted murderer back even with moratorium on capital punishment, says Ramkarpal Singh.

Australia won’t extradite Sirul unless death penalty abolished, says lawyer

Sunday, 20 Jan 2019 06:52 PM

I’m better able to help farmers, says Manogaran

Pakatan man calls on group to vote for him over independent candidate and horticulturalist Wong Seng Yee.

I’m better able to help farmers, says Manogaran