Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 12 Jun 2018 04:30 PM

Sarawak's exit likely to spell the end of old BN

Smaller component parties have no financial or political incentive to stay in coalition that has lost federal power, say analysts.

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Sarawak's exit likely to spell the end of old BN

Tuesday, 12 Jun 2018 12:48 PM

AirAsia gets on board as second biggest RTM World Cup campaign sponsor

Budget carrier forks out RM12 million to pay for airing rights to 41 matches.

Tuesday, 12 Jun 2018 12:26 PM

Sarawak government leaves BN

It will form new coalition of state-based parties to be known as Gabungan Parti Sarawak.

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Sarawak government leaves BN

Monday, 11 Jun 2018 10:45 AM

Can scandal-tarred Umno hold its ground as champion of Malay rights? 

Each revelation of corruption from Pakatan makes a mockery of the Malay party’s claim to be the protector of the race.

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Saturday, 09 Jun 2018 03:39 PM

I resigned to prevent confusion, says Kadir Jasin

Personal views expressed in blog and role in Council of Eminent Persons were two separate things, he says.

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Saturday, 09 Jun 2018 07:00 AM

Chief justice’s reign may end by way of apex court ruling

The extension of term granted to Raus Sharif and Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin as the nation’s top two judges is unconstitutional, insists lawyers’ groups.

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Friday, 08 Jun 2018 09:28 AM

When non-Muslims walk into a mosque...

Kepong mosque opens doors for multi-faith buka puasa event and fosters communal understanding.

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When non-Muslims walk into a mosque...

Wednesday, 06 Jun 2018 04:07 PM

The mantra is reform, says new A-G Thomas

He says he is taking up the job due to a sense of duty to the nation and a desire to guide legal reforms.

The mantra is reform, says new A-G Thomas

Wednesday, 06 Jun 2018 03:12 PM

A-G to push for separation of legal powers

Process to divorce public prosecutor’s office and functions of A-G will take some time, says Thomas.

A-G to push for separation of legal powers

Wednesday, 06 Jun 2018 02:25 PM

Repeal of anti-fake news law on the cards, says A-G

Thomas says the list of oppressive laws to scrap is long.

Repeal of anti-fake news law on the cards, says A-G

Wednesday, 06 Jun 2018 02:22 PM

Citizens no longer need fear the ‘midnight knock of the policeman’, says new A-G

Tommy Thomas also promises end of selective prosecution.

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Citizens no longer need fear the ‘midnight knock of the policeman’, says new A-G

Wednesday, 06 Jun 2018 01:54 PM

No one will be spared in 1MDB probe, says new A-G

Tommy Thomas makes it clear his top priority is to investigate the financial shenanigans of the state investment fund.

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No one will be spared in 1MDB probe, says new A-G

Wednesday, 06 Jun 2018 11:00 AM

Court dismisses Malaysiakini's bid to challenge anti-fake news law

Challenge premature on the internet portal’s part as it has yet to be affected by act, reads judgement.

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Court dismisses Malaysiakini's bid to challenge anti-fake news law

Tuesday, 05 Jun 2018 12:23 PM

‘Straight shooter’ Tommy Thomas perfect for new role, say associates

Great things have been expected of him since school days, says a former classmate of the new A-G.

‘Straight shooter’ Tommy Thomas perfect for new role, say associates

Tuesday, 05 Jun 2018 07:03 AM

PKR, PAS, BN conspiracy the talk of mad men, says Anwar

We did not struggle for all these years to end up conspiring to such a thing, says Anwar Ibrahim.

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PKR, PAS, BN conspiracy the talk of mad men, says Anwar