Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 12 Dec 2017 04:52 PM

I returned awards because I don't deserve them, says Dr Mahathir

Former prime minister says he is not worthy of decoration now that he is going to ‘set fire to the whole country’.

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I returned awards because I don't deserve them, says Dr Mahathir

Sunday, 10 Dec 2017 01:32 PM

Segambut MP lodges police report against Najib

He says Umno president should be investigated for calling DAP anti-Malay, anti-Islam.

Segambut MP lodges police report against Najib

Sunday, 10 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

Unite or die, Dr Mahathir tells Pakatan

Opposition likely to name prime ministerial candidate soon in run up to GE14.

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Unite or die, Dr Mahathir tells Pakatan

Sunday, 10 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

Fall of ringgit caused larger financial loss, says Dr Mahathir

Weak ringgit under the stewardship of Prime Minister Najib Razak causing greater damage than forex losses suffered by Bank Negara Malaysia three decades ago.

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Fall of ringgit caused larger financial loss, says Dr Mahathir

Friday, 08 Dec 2017 08:23 PM

Denied the promised land, Buddhist group sues MCA Selangor

The group says MCA Selangor had promised the land for a community centre in 2012 but had put the deal on hold since then.

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Denied the promised land, Buddhist group sues MCA Selangor


Friday, 08 Dec 2017 05:34 PM

Zaid must take responsibility for his own remarks, says Pua

DAP members can express their opinions but must also deal with the repercussions, says party publicity chief.

Zaid must take responsibility for his own remarks, says Pua

Thursday, 07 Dec 2017 02:14 PM

Selangor cannot challenge electoral redelineation, rules High Court

Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Azizul Azmi Adnan says the courts can’t intervene in redelineation exercise.

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Selangor cannot challenge electoral redelineation, rules High Court

Wednesday, 06 Dec 2017 12:44 AM

PKR undecided on Dr Mahathir-Dr Wan Azizah pairing

This is because it has yet to be adopted by the Pakatan presidential council and it is also inconsideration of the Reformasi struggle.

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PKR undecided on Dr Mahathir-Dr Wan Azizah pairing

Tuesday, 05 Dec 2017 06:27 PM

Wrong to prosecute firm for distributing Islamic books, court told

Ezra Zaid’s lawyer argues that a case in the past concerning a raid on Borders for similar offences had been declared illegal.

Wrong to prosecute firm for distributing Islamic books, court told

Monday, 04 Dec 2017 07:30 PM

Dr Mahathir for PM part of strategy to win rural Malay votes, analysts say

They also note past electoral upsets led by former Umno leaders, which can repeat with Dr Mahathir at the helm.

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Dr Mahathir for PM part of strategy to win rural Malay votes, analysts say

Sunday, 03 Dec 2017 06:42 PM

Police wrapping up investigation into MACC chief, says IGP

Investigation papers on Dzulkifli Ahmad’s extramarital affair case to be submitted to Attorney-General’s Chambers soon.

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Police wrapping up investigation into MACC chief, says IGP

Friday, 01 Dec 2017 08:31 PM

Shut Pandikar up in Parliament, Sarawak opposition MPs tell BN colleagues

Sarawak opposition lawmakers say BN parliamentarians have failed to fight for the Sabah and Sarawak’s rights accorded to them in MA63.

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Shut Pandikar up in Parliament, Sarawak opposition MPs tell BN colleagues

Friday, 01 Dec 2017 04:52 PM

Hard to prove Dr Mahathir, Anwar guilty for forex losses, says criminal lawyer

Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim have nothing to fear, says co-deputy chair of the Bar Council constitutional committee.

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Friday, 01 Dec 2017 04:45 PM

Dr Mahathir threatens to file for judicial review over forex RCI report

Stop circulating ‘half-cooked’ report, says former PM’s lawyer.

Friday, 01 Dec 2017 01:07 PM

Pandikar draws flak over debate challenge to Sarawak CM

BN leaders say Parliament speaker has no locus standi in restoring rights to Sabah, Sarawak.

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Pandikar draws flak over debate challenge to Sarawak CM