Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 02 Jan 2019 06:44 PM

Smoking ban covers vapes and shishas, too, says minister

Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says they are classified as tobacco products.

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Smoking ban covers vapes and shishas, too, says minister

Wednesday, 02 Jan 2019 03:14 PM

US court decision doesn’t prove Jho Low is innocent, says 1MDB lawyer

Wanted businessman's counsel on Monday said granting of dismissal of forfeiture action against Equanimity shows he is not in the wrong. 

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US court decision doesn’t prove Jho Low is innocent, says 1MDB lawyer

Wednesday, 02 Jan 2019 12:10 PM

Putrajaya considering lifting ban on G25 book on moderate Islam

The book contains essays by scholars and activists and was banned in July 2017.

Putrajaya considering lifting ban on G25 book on moderate Islam

Tuesday, 11 Dec 2018 07:00 AM

Green groups question Pulau Kukup’s new status

National parks are of national interests and crown prince’s call for ‘outsiders’ to leave the matter to Johor folk should not be taken at face value, they say.

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Green groups question Pulau Kukup’s new status

Monday, 10 Dec 2018 10:35 PM

No war over sea dispute, assures Dr Mahathir

PM, commenting on maritime boundary row with Singapore, says it's common for neighbours to squabble.

No war over sea dispute, assures Dr Mahathir


Monday, 10 Dec 2018 04:24 PM

Singapore speaker calls for unity amid disputes with Malaysia

Putrajaya distracting Malaysians with sea and air disputes, says Tan.

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Singapore speaker calls for unity amid disputes with Malaysia

Monday, 10 Dec 2018 12:07 PM

Sivarraajh is still Cameron Highlands MP, says Dewan Rakyat speaker

Election Commission has not declared seat vacant pending MIC veep's appeal at Federal Court, says Ariff.

Sivarraajh is still Cameron Highlands MP, says Dewan Rakyat speaker

Monday, 10 Dec 2018 11:25 AM

Pressured by BN before GE14, tycoon revives allegiance to Dr Mahathir via photo buy

Supermax’s Stanley Thai among pact of wealthy Pakatan donors by splashing RM350,000 for portrait of PM.

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Pressured by BN before GE14, tycoon revives allegiance to Dr Mahathir via photo buy

Saturday, 08 Dec 2018 04:37 PM

No deal with Jho Low, says PM

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says wanted 1MDB-linked businessman won't get immunity or reduced sentence.

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Saturday, 08 Dec 2018 04:17 PM

No cabinet reshuffle, says Dr Mahathir

PM previously said he was open to changing line-up should he approve of names submitted by PKR.

No cabinet reshuffle, says Dr Mahathir

Saturday, 08 Dec 2018 04:14 PM

Pakatan is not perfect, says Dr Mahathir

Sometimes, when we make mistakes, we have to U-turn and fix them, PM explains.

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Pakatan is not perfect, says Dr Mahathir

Saturday, 08 Dec 2018 03:27 PM

Malaysia, Singapore still in talks, says Dr Mahathir

We will settle dispute with Singapore according to the law, says prime minister.

Malaysia, Singapore still in talks, says Dr Mahathir

Saturday, 08 Dec 2018 03:10 PM

PKR, DAP to choose Rantau, Cameron Highlands candidates, says PM

They will, however, contest by-elections under Pakatan banner, Dr Mahathir assures.

Saturday, 08 Dec 2018 03:02 PM

Putrajaya mulls rehiring officers of shuttered agencies

They were just doing their jobs and were not into politics, says Dr Mahathir. 

Putrajaya mulls rehiring officers of shuttered agencies

Saturday, 08 Dec 2018 02:54 PM

After rejecting ICERD, Dr Mahathir says not right to attend Suhakam rally

Govt has rejected ICERD so how can I attend, asks PM.