Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 10 Sep 2018 05:28 PM

'Millions more' in 1MDB-linked funds to be recovered, says Singapore law firm

The firm says the recovery process is ongoing and the RM45.9 million recovered today is just the first phase.

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'Millions more' in 1MDB-linked funds to be recovered, says Singapore law firm

Monday, 10 Sep 2018 03:44 PM

Cradle Fund CEO's widow remanded another 3 days

Cops initially sought a 7-day extension for Samirah Muzaffar.

Cradle Fund CEO's widow remanded another 3 days

Monday, 10 Sep 2018 12:40 PM

Singapore returns RM46 million stolen from 1MDB, SRC International

Law firm says funds to be transferred to a special recovery bank account in Kuala Lumpur.

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Singapore returns RM46 million stolen from 1MDB, SRC International

Sunday, 09 Sep 2018 07:00 AM

Economy can cushion impact of minimum wage hike, say experts

Next year's RM50 wage hike a token amount that is unlikely to hurt employers.

Economy can cushion impact of minimum wage hike, say experts

Saturday, 08 Sep 2018 06:57 PM

Shafee's explanation not convincing, says Anwar's lawyer

President of the National Human Rights Society questions timing of RM9.5 million payment and the fact that it was made by former PM.

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Shafee's explanation not convincing, says Anwar's lawyer


Friday, 07 Sep 2018 09:33 PM

New evidence may lead to Anwar's conviction being overturned, say lawyers

PKR president-elect has received affidavit backing his claim that Muhammad Shafee Abdullah paid by ex-PM to prosecute in sodomy trial.

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New evidence may lead to Anwar's conviction being overturned, say lawyers

Thursday, 06 Sep 2018 05:24 PM

Pakatan between a rock and a hard place on lesbian caning, say analysts

Taking a humane stand, they say, may come at the expense of the desperately needed Malay-Muslim community's support.

Pakatan between a rock and a hard place on lesbian caning, say analysts

Tuesday, 04 Sep 2018 05:31 PM

Legal fraternity slams chambers' move in Guan Eng case

Procedures that promote accountability and transparency must be complied with, they say.

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Legal fraternity slams chambers' move in Guan Eng case

Tuesday, 04 Sep 2018 10:45 AM

Telcos can't charge 6% tax on prepaid top-ups

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng warns companies not to burden users with sales and service tax ‘refunds’.

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Telcos can't charge 6% tax on prepaid top-ups

Monday, 03 Sep 2018 06:39 PM

No need to sue for GST refunds, Guan Eng tells business owners

People seem to be bolder about lawsuits with the 'friendlier' government, says minister.

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No need to sue for GST refunds, Guan Eng tells business owners

Monday, 03 Sep 2018 05:45 PM

Shellfish, salted fish SST-exempt for lower-income group’s sake

They are regularly eaten by those in the lower-income group, says Lim Guan Eng.

Shellfish, salted fish SST-exempt for lower-income group’s sake

Monday, 03 Sep 2018 04:44 PM

SST list will be 'dynamic', says Guan Eng

The is after the government has retracted a few items from the list of taxable items, saying they were added by mistake.

SST list will be 'dynamic', says Guan Eng

Sunday, 02 Sep 2018 07:00 AM

Political realities shaping Malay welfare talk, say analysts

Pakatan's need for more Malay support main reason for Anwar Ibrahim's advice to the new government to pay more attention to their welfare, they say.

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Political realities shaping Malay welfare talk, say analysts

Friday, 31 Aug 2018 06:06 PM

Pakatan manifesto not crafted with win in mind, but promises will be kept, vows PM

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says being the govt a new experience for many Pakatan leaders.

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Pakatan manifesto not crafted with win in mind, but promises will be kept, vows PM

Friday, 31 Aug 2018 05:00 PM

No more fear this Merdeka with ‘oppressive’ government gone, says PM

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says Malaysians are celebrating Merdeka today with a sense of relief and freedom.

No more fear this Merdeka with ‘oppressive’ government gone, says PM