Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 31 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Whose job is it to realise Bangsa Malaysia?

An equal Malaysia cannot be achieved without the people doing their part.

Whose job is it to realise Bangsa Malaysia?

Thursday, 30 Aug 2018 09:14 PM

Kit Siang like toothless lion on OSA, says Umno leader

He and Guan Eng were strong opponents of act but are too powerful to care now, says information chief.

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Kit Siang like toothless lion on OSA, says Umno leader

Thursday, 30 Aug 2018 06:27 PM

Ex-spy chief's lawyers slam MACC for comments, denial of access

They say the denial of access contravenes the federal constitution and the remand is void as a result.

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Ex-spy chief's lawyers slam MACC for comments, denial of access

Thursday, 30 Aug 2018 03:38 PM

Finance Ministry targets 2% inflation this year

This compares with last year's 3.7%, which was blamed on GST.

 

“Whether that can be achieved, I don’t know. It depends on how SST's impact is absorbed by the economy, and if there is profiteering. Inflation must always be positive, even without taxes,”

Finance Ministry targets 2% inflation this year

Thursday, 30 Aug 2018 10:25 AM

Only eateries with at least RM1.5 million annual turnover subject to SST

Lim Guan Eng says this follows requests by restaurant operators.

Only eateries with at least RM1.5 million annual turnover subject to SST


Tuesday, 28 Aug 2018 05:42 PM

Can Pakatan members on GLC boards resist temptation, asks UM don

Dr Edmund Terence Gomez says parties formerly in opposition know how hard it is to get financing.

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Can Pakatan members on GLC boards resist temptation, asks UM don

Tuesday, 28 Aug 2018 04:21 PM

Dr Mahathir must keep word, tackle 'monster' GLCs

Review the companies you castigated in the run-up to GE14, political economist tells the prime minister.

Dr Mahathir must keep word, tackle 'monster' GLCs

Tuesday, 28 Aug 2018 02:50 PM

Vocal academic endorses Daim's brother-in-law as economic adviser

Muhammed Abdul Khalid is a man of integrity, says economics professor Terence Gomez.

Vocal academic endorses Daim's brother-in-law as economic adviser

Tuesday, 28 Aug 2018 12:09 AM

More 'intelligent' debate needed for proposed third national car, says Jomo

The prominent economist says talking about how much money Proton has lost is only one way of looking at it.

More 'intelligent' debate needed for proposed third national car, says Jomo

Monday, 27 Aug 2018 11:31 PM

Malaysia on 'road to hell' with Asia-Pacific trade pact, says Jomo

The former Council of Eminent Persons member says the agreement will harm the country as it is based on 'bogus' data.

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Malaysia on 'road to hell' with Asia-Pacific trade pact, says Jomo

Monday, 27 Aug 2018 10:18 PM

CEP report to PM should remain classified, says ex-member Jomo

The economist says the report contains many sensitive information that could have consequences if made public.

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CEP report to PM should remain classified, says ex-member Jomo

Wednesday, 22 Aug 2018 07:00 PM

Consumer spending to slow after SST

An analyst says this is because most consumers would have already purchased big ticket items during the tax holiday.

Consumer spending to slow after SST

Monday, 20 Aug 2018 05:35 PM

Dewan Negara passes SST

Opposition lawyers, comprising 32 from Barisan Nasional and three from PAS, did not vote against it.

Dewan Negara passes SST

Monday, 20 Aug 2018 12:08 PM

Senator slams ministry for UEC recognition delay

Why is it going to take 5 years if it's already recognised in Sabah, asks Ti Lian Ker.

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Senator slams ministry for UEC recognition delay

Monday, 20 Aug 2018 11:35 AM

Putrajaya to outline plans to break up sugar monopoly

Retail price of RM2.90 per kg considered too high.

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