Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 31 Jul 2018 08:07 PM

Lawyer slammed for saying Najib need not know of CIA letter

Haniff Khatri Abdulla says it is not for the former spy chief to say that Najib was not involved, but for authorities to investigate.

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Lawyer slammed for saying Najib need not know of CIA letter

Tuesday, 31 Jul 2018 01:41 PM

30% adult Malaysians suffering from mental health issues

The health minister says social stigma regarding mental illness is still high.

Tuesday, 31 Jul 2018 11:50 AM

Putrajaya negotiating with Nepal to allow workers to stay

Talks will include the matters of price, and if the exchanges would be between governments, or businesses, or a combination of both.

Putrajaya negotiating with Nepal to allow workers to stay

Monday, 30 Jul 2018 12:49 PM

Putrajaya mulls restrictions for car imports to protect market

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the previous govt's policies and stricter emissions standards impeded the growth of domestic carmakers.

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Putrajaya mulls restrictions for car imports to protect market

Friday, 27 Jul 2018 04:06 PM

New judge to hear Najib's case

Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali will preside over the graft case involving the former prime minister, replacing the previous judge whose partiality was called into question.

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New judge to hear Najib's case


Wednesday, 25 Jul 2018 05:18 PM

Common practice to send unofficial envoy to negotiations, says analyst of Daim's China visit

'Backchannel diplomacy' is employed by leaders all over the world, says James Chin.

Common practice to send unofficial envoy to negotiations, says analyst of Daim's China visit

Wednesday, 25 Jul 2018 02:31 PM

Charges against blogger who insulted Najib dropped

Attorney-General Tommy Thomas has ordered for the charges to be dropped after Ratu Naga has written a representation letter.

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Charges against blogger who insulted Najib dropped

Tuesday, 24 Jul 2018 07:48 PM

Penan seek govt protection for Brunei-sized tract of land

The Penan are seeking government recognition of Penan native customary rights to land by presenting historical evidence of land use within of each village.

Penan seek govt protection for Brunei-sized tract of land

Tuesday, 24 Jul 2018 04:52 PM

Victims' kin file challenge seeking declassification of MH370 documents

4 Malaysians, a Taiwan national file suit at KL High Court.

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Victims' kin file challenge seeking declassification of MH370 documents

Tuesday, 24 Jul 2018 12:13 AM

Zawawi hopes Sungai Kandis non-Muslim voters will be open-minded

PKR's ustaz candidate says his background might cause discomfort among some.

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Zawawi hopes Sungai Kandis non-Muslim voters will be open-minded

Monday, 23 Jul 2018 08:36 PM

Unlicensed agents keep door open for illegal foreign workers

Problem of undocumented foreign labour expected to persist despite govt crackdown.

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Unlicensed agents keep door open for illegal foreign workers

Monday, 23 Jul 2018 01:30 PM

This is not a coffee shop, judge tells Jamal Yunos to shut up

Judge Mohd Zaki Abdul Wahab says he cannot simply make statements without evidence in court.

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This is not a coffee shop, judge tells Jamal Yunos to shut up

Sunday, 22 Jul 2018 11:01 PM

PM salutes Tabung Harapan contributors for loving their country

Your sacrifice as good as fighting for the freedom of Malaysia, says Dr Mahathir. 

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PM salutes Tabung Harapan contributors for loving their country

Sunday, 22 Jul 2018 10:48 PM

Malaysia will repeal security law, says Dr Mahathir

Pakatan is committed to restoring rule of law flouted by Najib administration, says prime minister.

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Malaysia will repeal security law, says Dr Mahathir

Saturday, 21 Jul 2018 06:00 PM

Putrajaya needs long-term revenue plan besides SST, say economists

Govt reliance on GLCs, oil revenue, also makes it vulnerable, they say.