Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 11 Nov 2017 07:00 AM

Income inequality is down but so is real purchasing power

Costlier food, goods and services dampening the effects of more equitable distribution of household income, say economists.

Income inequality is down but so is real purchasing power

Thursday, 09 Nov 2017 02:27 PM

Red Shirts leader Jamal to sue Zuraida for defamation

Red Shirts leaders Jamal Yunos denies apologising to Ampang MP Zuraida Kamaruddin.

Red Shirts leader Jamal to sue Zuraida for defamation

Thursday, 09 Nov 2017 01:08 PM

Six questions in Bar’s challenge against Raus’ appointment as chief justice

Malaysian Bar’s objection of Raus Sharif’s Chief Justice extension to be heard on December 19.

Six questions in Bar’s challenge against Raus’ appointment as chief justice

Wednesday, 08 Nov 2017 04:54 PM

Anwar's summons to overturn sodomy conviction thrown out

High Court rules that jailed opposition leader must pay RM10,000 in costs to the government.

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Wednesday, 08 Nov 2017 04:38 PM

Country needs tough but tolerant leader to curb conservatives and hardliners, says author

Former World Bank economist Lim Teck Ghee wants Saudi-style reforms if Malaysia is to be an open society,

Country needs tough but tolerant leader to curb conservatives and hardliners, says author


Tuesday, 07 Nov 2017 06:07 PM

Red Shirts leader Jamal apologises in court

He regrets blaming Ampang MP Zuraida Kamaruddin’s supporters for bloody nose he got in scuffle with police.

Red Shirts leader Jamal apologises in court

Tuesday, 07 Nov 2017 02:14 PM

End of the road for Sarawak natives in land battle as court rules in favour of developers

Ruling means native families who sought to reclaim some 6,870ha of land in Pantu can only claim compensation for losses.

End of the road for Sarawak natives in land battle as court rules in favour of developers

Monday, 06 Nov 2017 07:40 PM

Police name 5th N. Korean suspect in Jong-nam's murder

Men arrived in Malaysia separately in the weeks before February 13 assassination, and left in the hours after it.

Sunday, 05 Nov 2017 03:11 PM

On social media, fear and worry over Penang floods

Social media users worry about family and friends in Penang and offer prayers to those affected.

On social media, fear and worry over Penang floods

Friday, 03 Nov 2017 06:01 PM

Selangor announces 3-month bonus for civil servants

MB says payment, to be made on December 21, is an acknowledgement of state’s ‘excellent’ civil service.

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Selangor announces 3-month bonus for civil servants

Friday, 03 Nov 2017 03:45 PM

Azmin announces RM3 billion budget for Selangor

Selangor’s 2018 Budget 10% lower than 2017’s.

Azmin announces RM3 billion budget for Selangor

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2017 02:15 PM

Malaysia has no problems with two Muslim preachers, says Zahid

Ismail Menk and Haslin Baharim, who have been banned from preaching in Singapore, have never caused racial conflict or tensions here, says DPM

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Malaysia has no problems with two Muslim preachers, says Zahid

Thursday, 26 Oct 2017 05:25 PM

Four male suspects 'active' at airport an hour before Jong-nam murder, footage shows

A police investigating officer says one of them seems to be coordinating the murder.

Four male suspects 'active' at airport an hour before Jong-nam murder, footage shows

Thursday, 26 Oct 2017 11:00 AM

MCA's Yap Pian Hon has no regrets over Chinese school stand

Ex-Ops Lalang detainee says Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s acquiescence needed before police launched their crackdown against 106 politicians, activists and journalists in 1987.

MCA's Yap Pian Hon has no regrets over Chinese school stand

Wednesday, 25 Oct 2017 05:55 PM

4 unnamed suspects may be charged with Jong-nam’s death

They had ‘common intention’ with accused Doan and Siti Aisyah, says prosecutor.

4 unnamed suspects may be charged with Jong-nam’s death