Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 26 Mar 2018 09:25 PM

Fake news law death knell for freedom of speech, say rights groups

Under the law, the government will become the sole judge of what constitutes fake news, say activists.

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Fake news law death knell for freedom of speech, say rights groups

Monday, 26 Mar 2018 07:30 PM

Anti-fake news act will create climate of fear, say critics

Bill tabled in Parliament today is ‘biggest threat to democracy’.

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Anti-fake news act will create climate of fear, say critics

Monday, 26 Mar 2018 05:58 PM

Anyone, anywhere is a target under anti-fake news law

New act gives the government excessively broad powers, including the authority to decide what amounts to truth, say lawyers.

Anyone, anywhere is a target under anti-fake news law

Monday, 26 Mar 2018 11:00 AM

Dr Mahathir, DAP love affair won’t last, says MCA

MCA’s Chew Mei Fun warns Chinese voters not to be duped by ‘marriage of convenience’ between party led by former PM and DAP.

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Dr Mahathir, DAP love affair won’t last, says MCA

Thursday, 22 Mar 2018 08:11 PM

Dr Mahathir keeps senility at bay with active lifestyle

Former PM says he keeps his mind engaged and does not overeat.

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Dr Mahathir keeps senility at bay with active lifestyle


Thursday, 22 Mar 2018 05:21 PM

I'm not too old to be PM again, says Dr Mahathir

Pakatan chairman says wrong to assume a 93-year-old can’t do the job.

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I'm not too old to be PM again, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 21 Mar 2018 11:47 PM

Brace for Bersatu to be deregistered as BN moves to neutralise threat, says PKR

Party chairman Dr Mahathir Mohamad too much of a menace to the ruling government, says Fahmi Fadzil.

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Brace for Bersatu to be deregistered as BN moves to neutralise threat, says PKR

Wednesday, 21 Mar 2018 01:59 PM

Boo racist politicians at GE14, Suhakam urges voters

Say ‘no’ to politicians who bank on race and religion to win.

Boo racist politicians at GE14, Suhakam urges voters

Tuesday, 20 Mar 2018 12:10 PM

Court dismisses Segamat voters' bid to remove army men from electoral roll

Judge says names of 949 army personnel and their spouses have been gazetted by EC.

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Sunday, 18 Mar 2018 07:01 PM

It’s not personal, Chin Tong tells Ka Siong in Ayer Hitam face-off

Decision to challenge MCA for seat prompted by incumbent’s ‘vulnerability’, says Johor DAP chief.

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It’s not personal, Chin Tong tells Ka Siong in Ayer Hitam face-off

Saturday, 17 Mar 2018 08:03 PM

Top 2 judges should not sit with 7 colleagues in other cases, says Malaysian Bar

This is because the seven Federal Court judges are hearing the Bar’s legal challenge against the top judges’ appointments.

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Top 2 judges should not sit with 7 colleagues in other cases, says Malaysian Bar

Saturday, 17 Mar 2018 07:17 PM

Malaysian Bar in two minds over proposals to amend Legal Profession Act 1976

Concerns have been raised as amendments may include changes to the internal management of the Bar Council and its election processes.

Saturday, 17 Mar 2018 06:44 PM

Alcohol ban motion not tabled at Bar AGM

The president of the Malaysian Bar says the form and content of the motion was not something that can be discussed in the AGM.

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Alcohol ban motion not tabled at Bar AGM

Saturday, 17 Mar 2018 05:57 PM

Malaysian Bar calls for RCI into death camps in Perlis

The graves are believed to have contained human remains of victims who died in the custody of traffickers or smugglers.

Malaysian Bar calls for RCI into death camps in Perlis

Friday, 16 Mar 2018 06:58 PM

Malaysian Bar to vote on 15 motions tomorrow, including one to ban alcohol

Other motions include to censure 6 senior lawyers.

Malaysian Bar to vote on 15 motions tomorrow, including one to ban alcohol