Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 07 Mar 2018 07:23 PM

Civil society is bipartisan by nature, says graft watchdog

We influence policy and we talk to politicians from both sides, says Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism.

Civil society is bipartisan by nature, says graft watchdog

Wednesday, 07 Mar 2018 11:00 AM

Lower debt-to-GDP ratio not accurate proof of healthy economy, says economist

The senior policy analyst says the amount of debt that is considered ‘too much’ depends on the country in question.

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Lower debt-to-GDP ratio not accurate proof of healthy economy, says economist

Wednesday, 07 Mar 2018 12:22 AM

Ignore polls, Malay vote still up for grabs, says new Bersatu member

Surveys, even those he has a hand in conducting, cannot predict with certainty the outcome of the elections, says Wan Saiful.

Ignore polls, Malay vote still up for grabs, says new Bersatu member

Sunday, 04 Mar 2018 01:15 PM

We’re not into racial confrontation, says Najib after Kuok attacks

Prime minister says compromise and cooperation key to Malaysia’s peace and harmony.

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We’re not into racial confrontation, says Najib after Kuok attacks

Friday, 02 Mar 2018 09:39 PM

Why the silence from Sarawak's interfaith unit over heckling of archbishop, asks DAP

Unit for other Religions was set up to foster interfaith dialogue and relations.

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Why the silence from Sarawak's interfaith unit over heckling of archbishop, asks DAP


Friday, 02 Mar 2018 08:22 PM

MACC can still investigate Bukit Aman CID chief, forum told

Australian police has confiscated A$320,000 (RM972,000) in Wan Ahmad’s Najmuddin Mohd’s account on suspicion of money laundering.

MACC can still investigate Bukit Aman CID chief, forum told

Friday, 02 Mar 2018 01:05 PM

Blow to Bar’s move for panel to decide on top judges’ legality

Federal Court says it has no power to compel a panel to decide on the legality of Raus Sharif and Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin as chief justice and Court of Appeal president.

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Blow to Bar’s move for panel to decide on top judges’ legality

Thursday, 01 Mar 2018 12:30 PM

I joined Bersatu to strengthen agenda for change, says Wan Saiful

Current political culture is based too much on personalities, says analyst.

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I joined Bersatu to strengthen agenda for change, says Wan Saiful

Thursday, 01 Mar 2018 12:30 PM

Wan Saiful thanks PAS for allowing him to foster liberal ideals

Classic liberalism not in conflict with Islamist party, but PAS has regressed under Hadi, says political analyst.

Thursday, 01 Mar 2018 10:00 AM

RoS should declare Umno illegal by April 19, says Dr Mahathir's lawyer

Umno last held its party elections on October 19, 2013.

RoS should declare Umno illegal by April 19, says Dr Mahathir's lawyer

Wednesday, 28 Feb 2018 06:48 PM

No heckling, please, we're Sarawakians

Muslims shouting at the archbishop, whether to express joy or anger, is unnecessary, unhelpful and unacceptable.

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No heckling, please, we're Sarawakians

Tuesday, 27 Feb 2018 06:33 PM

Umno attack on Robert Kuok is a sign of panic, say analysts

Umno using issue to bolster support from Malay voters, says university professor.

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Umno attack on Robert Kuok is a sign of panic, say analysts

Tuesday, 27 Feb 2018 06:22 PM

I would have made Mukhriz PM long ago if I wanted to, says Dr Mahathir

However, Dr Mahathir says he forbade his children to join politics while he was in power due to conflict of interest.

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I would have made Mukhriz PM long ago if I wanted to, says Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 27 Feb 2018 03:09 PM

Dr Mahathir upset at Federal Court ruling that Najib not a public officer

Former PM’s appeal for leave dismissed by 3-man bench chaired by chief justice.

Dr Mahathir upset at Federal Court ruling that Najib not a public officer

Monday, 26 Feb 2018 09:38 PM

BR1M recipients get their first portion

The money has been directly banked in to the accounts of those eligible, with many praising the convenience.