Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 21 Nov 2017 04:55 PM

Call for Bible translation 'won’t affect other holy books'

Mais lawyer says his views were restricted to the Bible and Christians’ use of the Arabic word ‘Allah’ for God.

Call for Bible translation 'won’t affect other holy books'

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2017 04:50 PM

Slow registration of Pakatan is because Najib is afraid to lose, says Dr Mahathir

The former prime minister says Najib fears a united opposition and the delays can be construed as an outright rejection of the right to contest.

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Slow registration of Pakatan is because Najib is afraid to lose, says Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2017 12:48 PM

Malaysia drops 7 places in global talent ranking

Country fares particularly poorly in appeal to foreign skilled workers

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Malaysia drops 7 places in global talent ranking

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2017 09:49 AM

'Change password’ solution to data breach 'dangerously simplistic', says Pua

Government appears to be shirking duty to ensure cyber security,  says Petaling Jaya Utara MP

'Change password’ solution to data breach 'dangerously simplistic', says Pua

Saturday, 18 Nov 2017 02:31 PM

MCMC does not have authority to shut down sayakenahack.com, say lawyers

Lawyers say Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission violates overarching anti-censorship laws by shutting down websites.



Friday, 17 Nov 2017 11:35 PM

Mais lawyer sticks to Bible translation stand

Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla says he welcomes intellectual feedback to his suggestion that Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka oversee translation of BM bible.

Mais lawyer sticks to Bible translation stand

Friday, 17 Nov 2017 09:55 PM

Unsold residential units at decade-high, says Bank Negara

Mismatch between the prices of new housing launches and what the households can afford to pay blamed for overhang.

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Unsold residential units at decade-high, says Bank Negara

Friday, 17 Nov 2017 09:20 PM

Third party to investigate CIMB data loss

Bank Negara informed of loss of back-up magnetic tapes containing customer data.

Third party to investigate CIMB data loss

Friday, 17 Nov 2017 11:58 AM

Economy grows 6.2% in Q3, on track for at least 5.2% growth in 2017

Robust private sector spending and continued export strength boost economic growth. 

Economy grows 6.2% in Q3, on track for at least 5.2% growth in 2017

Thursday, 16 Nov 2017 07:05 PM

Decision on Zunar’s travel ban on November 28

Cartoonist’s lawyers informs court of new developments in relation to Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua’s application for leave regarding his travel ban.

Decision on Zunar’s travel ban on November 28

Wednesday, 15 Nov 2017 06:35 PM

1986 cabinet directive on ‘Allah’ still in force

10-point solution announced in 2011 does not apply in case of seized CDs containing the word ‘Allah’, government lawyer argues.

1986 cabinet directive on ‘Allah’ still in force

Tuesday, 14 Nov 2017 05:53 PM

Lawyer Lingam's fall from grace

The well-acquainted lawyer has today been sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of court.

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Lawyer Lingam's fall from grace

Monday, 13 Nov 2017 06:57 AM

Senseless to give Saudi Arabia land to combat terrorism, says Muslim scholar

Research shows the oil-rich kingdom to be the biggest state sponsor of terrorism in the world today, says Dr Ahmad Farouk Musa.

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Sunday, 12 Nov 2017 06:17 PM

Sarawakians dissatisfied with land laws urged to join rally

Gathering will end at 2pm with memorandum presented to Sarawak state assembly by 12 paramount chiefs.

Sarawakians dissatisfied with land laws urged to join rally

Sunday, 12 Nov 2017 03:29 PM

Splash on Dr Mahathir's granddaughter 'act of desperation', says Marina

Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian’s front page reports are a desperate move to distract from 1MDB scandal, says Marina Mahathir.

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Splash on Dr Mahathir's granddaughter 'act of desperation', says Marina