Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 10 Oct 2018 07:39 PM

Come and discuss your objections, Liew tells Sarawak CM

Sarawak Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg has objected to the line-up of the special cabinet committee to revisit the Malaysia Agreement.

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Come and discuss your objections, Liew tells Sarawak CM

Wednesday, 10 Oct 2018 05:15 PM

Putrajaya forms 2 committees to revisit MA63

Steering committee to be chaired by PM, while de facto law minister and A-G will co-chair technical committee.

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Putrajaya forms 2 committees to revisit MA63

Wednesday, 10 Oct 2018 04:51 PM

MA63 committee report to be out after six months

Dr Mahathir Mohamad had announced on 16 September 2018 that Sabah and Sarawak shall enjoy equal status with Peninsular Malaysia.

MA63 committee report to be out after six months

Tuesday, 09 Oct 2018 07:20 PM

Forget the manifesto, deal with challenges ahead, Rafidah tells Pakatan

External environment fluid and government had better pay attention to the impact of global events on the economy, says former international trade and industry minister.

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Tuesday, 09 Oct 2018 04:06 PM

Putrajaya looking at alternatives to abolishing tolls, says Baru

Works minister says suggestions include rebates, fixing toll rates for a few years and reducing the rates.

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Putrajaya looking at alternatives to abolishing tolls, says Baru


Tuesday, 09 Oct 2018 01:24 PM

US-China trade conflict benefits Malaysia, says Guan Eng

Finance minister says country 'extremely well-positioned' to take advantage of 'unique opportunity'.

US-China trade conflict benefits Malaysia, says Guan Eng

Tuesday, 09 Oct 2018 01:04 PM

Govt to reduce GLC control in private sector, says Guan Eng

The new administration wants the private sector to take the lead in driving the economy.

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Govt to reduce GLC control in private sector, says Guan Eng

Tuesday, 09 Oct 2018 12:36 PM

Malaysia will not fall into austerity trap, says Guan Eng

The government has also established a public finance committee to strengthen the country's fiscal position.

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Malaysia will not fall into austerity trap, says Guan Eng

Monday, 08 Oct 2018 11:13 AM

Nazrin’s widow fails in last-ditch legal attempt to stop exhumation 

Appellate court rejects application for stay but sets conditions for disinterment in favour of Samirah Muzaffar.

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Nazrin’s widow fails in last-ditch legal attempt to stop exhumation 

Thursday, 04 Oct 2018 01:09 PM

Charges against Rosmah nothing to do with 1MDB, says lawyer

K. Kumaraendran clarifies matter to the press.

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Charges against Rosmah nothing to do with 1MDB, says lawyer

Thursday, 04 Oct 2018 10:34 AM

Rosmah granted RM2 million bail

She has to surrender her passports and promise not to harass witnesses.

Rosmah granted RM2 million bail

Thursday, 04 Oct 2018 10:01 AM

Rosmah claims trial to 17 charges

She has been charged with 12 counts of money laundering, 5 counts of failing to declare income to IRB.

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Rosmah claims trial to 17 charges

Wednesday, 03 Oct 2018 11:06 AM

Shafee's money laundering trial transferred to High Court

Shafee said the amount was paid to him for services rendered to Umno and Barisan Nasional over a decade.

Shafee's money laundering trial transferred to High Court

Wednesday, 03 Oct 2018 07:00 AM

Did Rosmah declare RM60 million jewellery, asks Lebanese

Samer Halimeh might never see 44 pieces of seized valuables again if wife of former prime minister did not declare goods with Customs.

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Did Rosmah declare RM60 million jewellery, asks Lebanese

Tuesday, 02 Oct 2018 09:22 PM

MACC to question Rosmah for third time tomorrow

Lawyer declines to say whether charges will be filed against Najib Razak's wife.

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MACC to question Rosmah for third time tomorrow