Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 16 Nov 2018 04:30 PM

Define the exact age of marriage, judge tells lawmakers

‘Cukup umur’ leaves too much room for interpretation and abuse, says High Court Judge Martin Idang.

Define the exact age of marriage, judge tells lawmakers

Friday, 16 Nov 2018 02:00 PM

500,000 inland foreigners in Sabah, says registry director

Refugees, those who have overstayed, and stateless children pose a bigger problem for Immigration than illegal immigrants. 

500,000 inland foreigners in Sabah, says registry director

Friday, 16 Nov 2018 11:15 AM

Malaysians clueless about constitution, says senior judge

Chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak blasts ignorance over tthe concept of separation of powers.

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Malaysians clueless about constitution, says senior judge

Thursday, 15 Nov 2018 03:56 PM

Rosmah, Ku Nan charged with corruption in court blitz

Also charged today was Rizal, Mansor, an aide to former prime minister Najib Razak.

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Rosmah, Ku Nan charged with corruption in court blitz

Thursday, 15 Nov 2018 07:00 AM

Land issues come home to roost for Ku Nan

City folk say former federal territories minister must be held responsible over failure to address issues under his watch.

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Land issues come home to roost for Ku Nan


Thursday, 15 Nov 2018 07:00 AM

What’s the catch with FundMyHome, ask buyers

It’s a gamble whether property will appreciate substantially enough after 5 years to allow owners to refinance it under a traditional mortgage.

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What’s the catch with FundMyHome, ask buyers

Tuesday, 13 Nov 2018 07:34 PM

Business as usual at Media Prima despite cyberattack

Company was hit by ransomware attack last week, with hackers demanding RM26 million in bitcoin.

Business as usual at Media Prima despite cyberattack

Tuesday, 13 Nov 2018 01:45 PM

Former A-G Gani unlikely to be hauled up at Musa Aman’s trial

Attorney-general did not press graft charges against former Sabah CM in 2012 but lawyers say he need not appear at upcoming trial.

Former A-G Gani unlikely to be hauled up at Musa Aman’s trial

Tuesday, 13 Nov 2018 10:20 AM

Rosmah to be charged on Thursday

Wife of former prime minister Najib Razak expected to be charged over Sarawak solar-energy project for rural schools. 

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Rosmah to be charged on Thursday

Monday, 12 Nov 2018 03:15 PM

Govt seeks to ban ketum planting before usage gets widespread

It may also amend law to categorise the plant as a dangerous drug, says home minister.

Govt seeks to ban ketum planting before usage gets widespread

Monday, 12 Nov 2018 02:47 PM

Govt encourages feedback on ICERD, assures Muhyiddin

Home minister tells Malaysians not to worry if they hold different opinions.

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Monday, 12 Nov 2018 01:47 PM

Ali Tinju's Bersatu application likely to be rejected, says Muhyiddin

Party not keen on those with 'questionable' character, says party president.

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Ali Tinju's Bersatu application likely to be rejected, says Muhyiddin

Monday, 12 Nov 2018 01:10 PM

Maszlee should quit IIUM post now, says Muhyiddin

Both Bersatu and cabinet agree that education minister should not serve as president of public university.

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Maszlee should quit IIUM post now, says Muhyiddin

Friday, 09 Nov 2018 07:00 AM

Sultanah to file defamation suit against Sarawak Report editor next week

Terengganu royal decides to sue at the Kuala Lumpur High Court to avoid gossip.

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Sultanah to file defamation suit against Sarawak Report editor next week

Thursday, 08 Nov 2018 06:31 PM

Movie will show how Jho Low exploited Western ignorance of Asian culture

Ivanhoe CEO says film adaptation of Billion Dollar Whale will showcase potential for fraud due to lack of due diligence.

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Movie will show how Jho Low exploited Western ignorance of Asian culture