Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: hong@themalaysianinsight.com

Advertisement
Najib denies personal interest in SRC International

Najib denies personal interest in SRC International

Former PM tells court his only aim was the entity's success for the benefit of the country.

Najib denies giving ‘veiled direction’ on SRC International loan

Najib denies giving ‘veiled direction’ on SRC International loan

Former PM says remarks taken out of context, do not make sense.

LIVE: Najib not involved in setting up SRC International, court hears

LIVE: Najib not involved in setting up SRC International, court hears

Hearing heats up as former PM gives his sworn testimony.

Najib chose to testify as he has nothing to hide, says lawyer

Najib chose to testify as he has nothing to hide, says lawyer

Accused fearlessly subjecting himself to cross-examination because we advised him there's nothing to fear, says lead defence counsel.

Bede Hong5 years ago
Najib describes formation of 1MDB, Jho Low’s role

Najib describes formation of 1MDB, Jho Low’s role

He says Low was a close acquaintance of the Terengganu sultan.

Najib acted always in govt’s best interests, court hears

Najib acted always in govt’s best interests, court hears

His lawyer opens defence with declaration that the former PM former had never directed the affairs, operations of SRC International.

Bede Hong5 years ago
Najib gets his day in court

Najib gets his day in court

Accused gets what he says is his chance to clear his name, as the defence's first witness.

Bede Hong5 years ago
Anifah to meet supporters after top court calls for Kimanis by-election

Anifah to meet supporters after top court calls for Kimanis by-election

The former foreign minister says he was also unsurprised by the Federal Court's decision.

Bede Hong5 years ago
Ambrin lays bare meetings that led to amended 1MDB audit report

Ambrin lays bare meetings that led to amended 1MDB audit report

Former auditor-general tells court about feeling pressured to keep Najib Razak’s image clean.

Bede Hong5 years ago

Taman Rimba Kiara’s fate hinges on January ruling

TTDI residents will know if they can mount challenge against park’s redevelopment.

Bede Hong5 years ago
Auditor-general told to amend 1MDB audit report for Najib’s sake, court hears

Auditor-general told to amend 1MDB audit report for Najib’s sake, court hears

Top officials said PM's name must not be tarnished, says Ambrin Buang.

Bede Hong5 years ago
It’s national audit staffer’s job to take minutes, ex-auditor-general tells court

It’s national audit staffer’s job to take minutes, ex-auditor-general tells court

Nor Salwani did not need permission to record what transpired at meeting, says Ambrin Buang.

Bede Hong5 years ago
I did not compromise integrity, says ex-auditor-general on 1MDB audit report changes

I did not compromise integrity, says ex-auditor-general on 1MDB audit report changes

Ambrin Buang tells court his conscience is clear.

Bede Hong5 years ago
Najib promised to sort out discrepancies in 1MDB audit report, court hears

Najib promised to sort out discrepancies in 1MDB audit report, court hears

Former auditor-general Ambrin Buang says he followed the former prime minister's instructions without suspicion.

Bede Hong5 years ago

Court to rule on constitutionality of no bail under Sosma

Case of LTTE 12 stayed pending decision on Friday.

Bede Hong5 years ago