Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 07 Dec 2018 11:43 AM

ICERD right way to go, but Malaysia not ready, says Kit Siang

Umno, PAS activists looking for new bogeyman, says DAP veteran.

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ICERD right way to go, but Malaysia not ready, says Kit Siang

Thursday, 06 Dec 2018 01:35 PM

Parliament speaker to decide on MIC veep's seat issue on Monday

BN lawmakers stage walkout following Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof's decision not to allow C. Sivarraajh in the House.

Parliament speaker to decide on MIC veep's seat issue on Monday

Thursday, 06 Dec 2018 01:19 PM

Speaker rejects Anwar motion to debate ICERD

While the subject has provoked 'animated responses' from some quarters, says Mohamad Ariff, it does not warrant being prioritised. 

Speaker rejects Anwar motion to debate ICERD

Thursday, 06 Dec 2018 11:00 AM

Lost opportunity for Pakatan after ‘weak’ responses to ICERD, temple riots, say analysts

They decry coalition's failure to control the narrative and its willingness to bend to the will of extremists.

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Lost opportunity for Pakatan after ‘weak’ responses to ICERD, temple riots, say analysts

Wednesday, 05 Dec 2018 12:45 PM

Equanimity sale to close on March 31 with nine-digit price tag

Legal team tasked with overseeing the disposal of the 1MDB-linked vessel has not disclosed bid price or number of bidders.

Equanimity sale to close on March 31 with nine-digit price tag


Tuesday, 04 Dec 2018 01:45 PM

Arrest warrants issued for Jho Low, 4 others

Charges against the 5 filed at the Sessions Court today but not read in open court.

Arrest warrants issued for Jho Low, 4 others

Tuesday, 04 Dec 2018 01:00 PM

Civil society groups slam Pakatan’s U-turn on security laws

Sedition Act, Prevention of Terrorism Act and Communications and Multimedia Act among the many laws used against Seafield temple rioters and trouble-makers.

Civil society groups slam Pakatan’s U-turn on security laws

Tuesday, 04 Dec 2018 10:10 AM

Jho Low, 4 others to be charged in absentia

1MDB mastermind, associates charged today with various offences in four separate courts.

Jho Low, 4 others to be charged in absentia

Monday, 03 Dec 2018 06:40 PM

Pro-autonomy activists wary of Dr Mahathir's interest in Sarawak

They fear prime minister will take more power from Sarawak government if Bersatu wins state polls.

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Pro-autonomy activists wary of Dr Mahathir's interest in Sarawak

Friday, 30 Nov 2018 03:45 PM

MIC loses Cameron Highlands seat over graft case

Sitting MP and party veep C. Sivarraajh found guilty of bribing voters in run-up to GE14.

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Thursday, 29 Nov 2018 04:22 PM

Rosmah's money laundering case transferred to High Court

Prosecutor did not object to defence counsel’s application.

Rosmah's money laundering case transferred to High Court

Thursday, 29 Nov 2018 11:04 AM

Court rejects devotees’ bid to delay takeover of temple land

No costs awarded by judge during hearing in chambers, says lawyer.

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Court rejects devotees’ bid to delay takeover of temple land

Thursday, 29 Nov 2018 07:00 AM

Court sheriff will unseal Equanimity bids this afternoon

Number of bids for 1MDB-linked yacht and their amounts may never be made known, says lawyer.

Court sheriff will unseal Equanimity bids this afternoon

Wednesday, 28 Nov 2018 09:21 PM

ICERD protest can still proceed despite govt advisory, says PM

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says it will be allowed as long as no laws are broken.

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ICERD protest can still proceed despite govt advisory, says PM

Wednesday, 28 Nov 2018 08:59 PM

Places of worship must only be built on land that belongs to them, says PM

Dr Mahathir announces new law will be passed dictating where mosques, temples and churches can be built.

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Places of worship must only be built on land that belongs to them, says PM