Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 09 Jul 2018 10:52 AM

Umno Youth raises RM489,000 for Najib

This does not include sum raised by other wings, such as Wanita Umno.

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Sunday, 08 Jul 2018 04:24 PM

The unexpected silver linings in climate change fight

Opportunities to monetise clean environment, generate high-paying jobs abound, says energy minister. 

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The unexpected silver linings in climate change fight

Sunday, 08 Jul 2018 11:00 AM

Energy Ministry sets out to boost renewables industry

Yeo Bee Yin says opening up market will foster competition.

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Saturday, 07 Jul 2018 11:00 AM

'Talk less, do more' is Malaysia's youngest woman minister's mantra

Yeo Bee Yin says everything must be done in pursuit of excellence.

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'Talk less, do more' is Malaysia's youngest woman minister's mantra

Saturday, 07 Jul 2018 11:00 AM

Energy Ministry to review IPP bidding process in power sector reform

This will ensure greater transparency, integrity in awarding of contracts.



Friday, 06 Jul 2018 12:17 PM

Blood relation is grounds enough for recusal, say legal experts

They voice their disapproval of high court judge Sofian Abd Razak presiding over Najib Razak's SRC International Bhd graft case.

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Blood relation is grounds enough for recusal, say legal experts

Thursday, 05 Jul 2018 02:10 PM

Malays still need affirmative action, says economist

Only three out of 10 Malay voters supported Pakatan Harapan at GE14 over fears of erosion of Bumiputera rights, Council of Eminent Persons told.

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Malays still need affirmative action, says economist

Thursday, 05 Jul 2018 07:00 AM

Gag order unconstitutional, say lawyers

Najib Razak’s high-profile trial concerns corruption and abuse of power at the highest level of government, which the public have a right to know.

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Gag order unconstitutional, say lawyers

Wednesday, 04 Jul 2018 04:11 PM

Trial best chance to clear my name, says Najib

Former PM maintains graft and power abuse charges politically motivated. 

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Wednesday, 04 Jul 2018 03:55 PM

Shafee defends gag order, wants defence furnished with more documents

Najib Razak’s lead counsel says he expects prosecution team to be unfair.

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Shafee defends gag order, wants defence furnished with more documents

Wednesday, 04 Jul 2018 01:16 PM

Unruly crowd forces A-G to move press conference

They shout ‘Melayu, Melayu, Melayu’, demanding Tommy Thomas speak in Bahasa Malaysia.

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Unruly crowd forces A-G to move press conference

Wednesday, 04 Jul 2018 11:21 AM

High-ranking Umno leaders at court to lend Najib moral support

They, along with supporters from as far as Kelantan, show up at court complex from as early as 7am.

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High-ranking Umno leaders at court to lend Najib moral support

Tuesday, 03 Jul 2018 02:35 PM

If we can have Proton, why can't we build trains, asks rail union leader

Govt-backed train manufacturing industry can produce wagons for sale, says Abdul Razak Md Hassan.

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If we can have Proton, why can't we build trains, asks rail union leader

Tuesday, 03 Jul 2018 01:25 PM

Zeti to respond later on Najib's RM2.6 billion claim

Former prime minister absolves self over funds channelled into private accounts on grounds that Bank Negara did not act on the matter.

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Zeti to respond later on Najib's RM2.6 billion claim

Saturday, 30 Jun 2018 07:00 AM

70% Malays satisfied with new government, survey shows

Split in Malay votes will have major implications in future elections as BN, PH and PAS fight it out for share of support.

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70% Malays satisfied with new government, survey shows