Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 29 Jun 2018 06:18 PM

Khairy the preferred choice of Malays for opposition leader, survey shows

The survey by Oppotus Research Group finds a majority of urban Malays supporting him.

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Khairy the preferred choice of Malays for opposition leader, survey shows

Thursday, 28 Jun 2018 06:13 PM

FGV board votes to drop Felda from name

It wants to distance itself from its scandal-mired parent organisation.

FGV board votes to drop Felda from name

Thursday, 28 Jun 2018 01:45 PM

TRX to open for business in Q1 of 2019

This is despite concerns of an investor fallout.

TRX to open for business in Q1 of 2019

Wednesday, 27 Jun 2018 11:01 PM

Court grants interim injunction against Tealive in bubble-tea franchise dispute

Chatime has succeeded in its appeal to stop Tealive from operating its allegedly stolen businesses in Malaysia.

Court grants interim injunction against Tealive in bubble-tea franchise dispute

Tuesday, 26 Jun 2018 05:10 PM

Pakatan reaffirms promise to engage with civil society

Short-term action will include the setting up of parliamentary select committees.

Pakatan reaffirms promise to engage with civil society


Monday, 25 Jun 2018 09:36 PM

People can question king if he flouts the law, says Rais Yatim

Former minister says ruler’s actions can be scrutinised if it appears palace budget exceeds allocation.

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People can question king if he flouts the law, says Rais Yatim

Monday, 25 Jun 2018 01:49 PM

With eye on Umno polls, Khairy, Khaled slam Guan Eng over use of Mandarin

It undermines position of Bahasa Malaysia, they say.

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Friday, 22 Jun 2018 06:58 AM

'Unconstitutional' ruling on judges' appointments may open legal Pandora's box

Such a decision may lead to slew of applications to review cases the two had presided over, said lawyers. 

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'Unconstitutional' ruling on judges' appointments may open legal Pandora's box

Thursday, 21 Jun 2018 03:34 PM

Govt estimates RM3 billion to be spent on fuel subsidies this year

Finance minister says amount could be less, depending on global oil prices.

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Govt estimates RM3 billion to be spent on fuel subsidies this year

Thursday, 21 Jun 2018 03:10 PM

RM3 billion misappropriated from TRX project to pay off 1MDB debts, says Guan Eng

Finance minister says as a result, TRX City doesn’t have enough money to fulfil obligations as master developer.

RM3 billion misappropriated from TRX project to pay off 1MDB debts, says Guan Eng

Tuesday, 19 Jun 2018 08:20 PM

Keep pressuring N. Korea to drop nuke programme, US official tells Malaysia

White House security adviser says economic pressure critical to achieve denuclearisation aim.

Keep pressuring N. Korea to drop nuke programme, US official tells Malaysia

Saturday, 16 Jun 2018 07:10 AM

Najib may face criminal charges, whether he is 'public official' or not

Dr Mahathir has applied to have the controversial court decision that a prime minister is not a public officer reviewed.

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Najib may face criminal charges, whether he is 'public official' or not

Wednesday, 13 Jun 2018 09:16 PM

Reform appointment process before replacing top judges, say lawyers

Chief Justice Md Raus Sharif, Court of Appeal president Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin to vacate posts on July 31.

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Reform appointment process before replacing top judges, say lawyers

Wednesday, 13 Jun 2018 12:06 PM

Lawyers welcome ‘wonderful’ news of top judges' resignations

Lawyers had claimed their appointments were unconstitutional.

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Lawyers welcome ‘wonderful’ news of top judges' resignations

Tuesday, 12 Jun 2018 04:34 PM

New name, same old rot, DAP says of Sarawak govt leaving BN

Two Sarawak DAP MPs say those leaving BN now are doing so for their own political survival.

New name, same old rot, DAP says of Sarawak govt leaving BN