Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 23 Feb 2018 07:45 PM

Under Najib, Malaysians live in fear, says Dr Mahathir

The former prime minister says people are afraid to speak out against the government for fear of reprisals.

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Under Najib, Malaysians live in fear, says Dr Mahathir

Friday, 23 Feb 2018 06:10 PM

Lawyers a good choice to fight election fraud

Lawyers say they are more acquainted to election laws and will serve to strengthen the integrity of GE14.

Lawyers a good choice to fight election fraud

Friday, 23 Feb 2018 04:41 PM

MACC should tackle ‘entrenched’ graft not create own index, says watchdog

Foreign govts not convinced 1MDB case has been properly probed, says C4 Centre.

MACC should tackle ‘entrenched’ graft not create own index, says watchdog

Thursday, 22 Feb 2018 04:42 PM

Appeals court frees activist Adam Adli of sedition charge

The 3-man bench unanimously overturned his previous conviction, citing a ‘misdirection of law’ under the Sedition Act.

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Appeals court frees activist Adam Adli of sedition charge

Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018 09:25 PM

Train lawyers as polling agents to fight fraud, Ambiga tells opposition

Opposition lost a lot of ground in GE13 because polling agents, counting agents and election agents were not tough enough or did not know enough.

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Train lawyers as polling agents to fight fraud, Ambiga tells opposition


Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018 04:06 PM

Pakatan takes legal action against RoS

Opposition pact wants to know why it has yet to get permission to be registered as a coalition.

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Pakatan takes legal action against RoS

Tuesday, 13 Feb 2018 11:00 AM

Melanau status for Taib’s wife sets dangerous precedent

Anger brewing among Sarawak natives over ease at which governor’s wife gained native status and the fact that she and her two sons can hold native land titles.

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Melanau status for Taib’s wife sets dangerous precedent

Sunday, 11 Feb 2018 09:46 PM

Expect more 'fake news' as GE14 approaches, say analysts

Although govt, opposition will present themselves as victims of slander in propaganda war, ruling BN expected to benefit.

Expect more 'fake news' as GE14 approaches, say analysts

Friday, 09 Feb 2018 08:08 PM

Govt says it's not liable for Najib, 1MDB's conduct in IPIC settlement

Govt the only party to files statement of defence today.

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Thursday, 08 Feb 2018 04:26 PM

Anwar applies to overturn 'fraudulent' sodomy conviction

De facto PKR leaders says there is a compelling case for a hearing.

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Anwar applies to overturn 'fraudulent' sodomy conviction

Thursday, 08 Feb 2018 03:37 PM

Dr Mahathir is no Mugabe, says Anwar

Former deputy prime minister says ex-boss is prepared to make necessary changes.

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Dr Mahathir is no Mugabe, says Anwar

Wednesday, 07 Feb 2018 10:20 PM

Civil courts told to stay out of 'bin Abdullah', Islamic cases

Appellate court decision to allow illegitimate children to bear the Muslim father’s name sets aside law for ‘imaginary equalisation’, lawyer argues.

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Civil courts told to stay out of 'bin Abdullah', Islamic cases

Tuesday, 06 Feb 2018 08:52 PM

Dr Mahathir condemns proposed 'fake news' laws

Law should not be used to block news critical of the government, such the 1MDB scandal, says PH chairman.

Dr Mahathir condemns proposed 'fake news' laws

Tuesday, 06 Feb 2018 03:19 PM

Pakatan threatens legal action if not registered before GE14

Coalition has no choice but seek further recourse if RoS delays registration, says Gobind Singh Deo.

Pakatan threatens legal action if not registered before GE14

Tuesday, 06 Feb 2018 11:03 AM

Stamp duty for listed firms waived till March 2021

Najib Razak also announces trading link between Malaysia, Singapore stock exchanges.

Stamp duty for listed firms waived till March 2021