Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 14 Sep 2018 01:53 PM

A-G's Chambers duty-bound to file affidavit on RM9.5 million, court told

The attorney general is of the view that he has a duty to tell the truth, says lawyer.

A-G's Chambers duty-bound to file affidavit on RM9.5 million, court told

Thursday, 13 Sep 2018 08:05 PM

Charges against Shafee could complicate Najib's defence work

Potential conflicts of interest due to 1MDB links.

Charges against Shafee could complicate Najib's defence work

Thursday, 13 Sep 2018 08:02 PM

Sri Ram has an axe to grind with me, says Shafee

Umno lawyer will apply to have special prosecutor recused as he fears he will be denied a fair trial.

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Sri Ram has an axe to grind with me, says Shafee

Thursday, 13 Sep 2018 06:00 PM

Diplomatic passport due to role as ambassador-at-large, says Shafee

Umno lawyer had served as an envoy on human rights for the previous government.

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Diplomatic passport due to role as ambassador-at-large, says Shafee

Thursday, 13 Sep 2018 05:21 PM

They were going to charge me and Najib together, says Shafee

UMNO lawyer says he’d heard rumours that authorities rushed to charge him to prevent him from defending the former prime minister. 

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They were going to charge me and Najib together, says Shafee


Thursday, 13 Sep 2018 04:34 PM

Case against me is very shaky, says a defiant Shafee

Influential lawyer claims that charges are 'political' and prompted by campaign promises made by Pakatan Harapan. 

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Case against me is very shaky, says a defiant Shafee

Thursday, 13 Sep 2018 12:45 PM

Shafee out on RM1 million bail

He was ordered also to surrender his Malaysian and diplomatic passports.

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Shafee out on RM1 million bail

Thursday, 13 Sep 2018 12:11 PM

Shafee Abdullah pleads not guilty to money laundering, tax evasion charges

Lawyer claims trial to charges filed under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

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Shafee Abdullah pleads not guilty to money laundering, tax evasion charges

Thursday, 13 Sep 2018 11:34 AM

Shafee Abdullah in court to face money laundering charges

Prominent Umno lawyer arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court under escort, and with six lawyers in tow.

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Shafee Abdullah in court to face money laundering charges

Thursday, 13 Sep 2018 11:15 AM

Gopal Sri Ram to lead prosecution against Shafee

Mohammad Shafee Abdullah is expected to be charged with money-laundering.

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Gopal Sri Ram to lead prosecution against Shafee

Wednesday, 12 Sep 2018 03:52 PM

Targeted petrol subsidies to begin early next year

The subsidies are expected to benefit users of 125cc motorcycles and below, and 1200cc cars and below.

Targeted petrol subsidies to begin early next year

Wednesday, 12 Sep 2018 02:49 PM

Telekom's market dominance crimping broadband growth, says World Bank  

Report says this has enabled the telecommunications company to charge higher prices than would prevail in a competitive market. 

Telekom's market dominance crimping broadband growth, says World Bank  

Wednesday, 12 Sep 2018 02:40 PM

Reducing Internet price still key target, says Finance Ministry

Malaysia needs to increase its ICT adoption to compete with frontrunner countries, says Amiruddin Hamzah.

Reducing Internet price still key target, says Finance Ministry

Tuesday, 11 Sep 2018 08:30 PM

Najib's donation letters raise more questions than answers, says Tony Pua

He questions the timing of the letters and asks if they will hold up in court.

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Najib's donation letters raise more questions than answers, says Tony Pua

Monday, 10 Sep 2018 06:54 PM

Young suspects should not be handcuffed, says lawyer

This is over the police's handling of the two juvenile suspects in the late Cradle CEO's murder case.

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Young suspects should not be handcuffed, says lawyer