Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 20 Jan 2019 03:55 PM

Nik Nazmi panned on social media for dance comment

Child marriage and dancing not the same thing, say critics.

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Nik Nazmi panned on social media for dance comment

Sunday, 20 Jan 2019 11:28 AM

Dance a non-issue, but people have right to criticise, says Hanipa

Deputy law minister puzzled by fuss over gala dinner dance, which he says has been organised almost every year.

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Dance a non-issue, but people have right to criticise, says Hanipa

Saturday, 19 Jan 2019 07:12 PM

Siti Kasim tells ‘pretenders and hypocrites’ to ‘get a life’ 

Lawyer slams Umno Youth chief, says judicial dance-off does not constitute 'inappropriate social interaction'.

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Siti Kasim tells ‘pretenders and hypocrites’ to ‘get a life’ 

Saturday, 19 Jan 2019 06:53 PM

Kelantan suit nothing to do with by-election, say Orang Asli

Legal action discussed months earlier, says Kelantan Network of Orang Asli Villages.

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Kelantan suit nothing to do with by-election, say Orang Asli

Saturday, 19 Jan 2019 04:33 PM

Malaysia-Singapore ties will stay ‘cordial’, says Anwar

We wish to keep relations with neighbour reasonable while protecting Malaysian interests, he says.

Malaysia-Singapore ties will stay ‘cordial’, says Anwar


Saturday, 19 Jan 2019 01:50 PM

Anwar backs ban on Israelis entering Malaysia

Israel has ignored international pressure, so PM made right move, says PKR president.

Anwar backs ban on Israelis entering Malaysia

Saturday, 19 Jan 2019 01:27 PM

Focus on economy, don’t pit me against Dr Mahathir, says Anwar

PKR president declines comment on PM’s statement that Sodomy I trial followed rule of law.

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Focus on economy, don’t pit me against Dr Mahathir, says Anwar

Friday, 18 Jan 2019 04:08 PM

Putrajaya releases Dr Mahathir video to debunk anti-palm oil campaign

Clip part of year-long effort to promote pride in Malaysian product.

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Putrajaya releases Dr Mahathir video to debunk anti-palm oil campaign

Friday, 18 Jan 2019 03:40 PM

Malaysian Bar calls for RCI to look into judicial meddling allegations

Judiciary's inability to act necessitates royal commission of inquiry, says president.

Malaysian Bar calls for RCI to look into judicial meddling allegations

Friday, 18 Jan 2019 11:00 AM

Adib’s inquest to begin on February 11

Family lawyer says 30 witnesses will be called, including several firemen. 

Friday, 18 Jan 2019 07:00 AM

Fireman Adib’s inquest starts today

Coroner must decide if officer died from an assault or accident but will not establish why it occurred.

Fireman Adib’s inquest starts today

Thursday, 17 Jan 2019 08:30 PM

Christian group still concerned despite positive survey findings

They say distrust and animosity towards Christians still exist in Malaysia.

Christian group still concerned despite positive survey findings

Thursday, 17 Jan 2019 06:33 PM

Prosecution strongly objects to Najib’s application to delay trial

The defence's application for an indefinite postponement is frivolous, will cause unreasonable delay, says the prosecution chief.

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Prosecution strongly objects to Najib’s application to delay trial

Thursday, 17 Jan 2019 02:23 PM

Najib’s lawyer seeks postponement of SRC International trial

Other lawyers cast doubt on Shafee’s ability to delay the trial further.

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Najib’s lawyer seeks postponement of SRC International trial

Thursday, 17 Jan 2019 01:15 PM

Chief justice ordered to reply to claims of judicial interference

Karpal Singh’s daughter alleges Richard Malanjum failed to act on late lawyer’s sedition case and a conversion case.

Chief justice ordered to reply to claims of judicial interference