Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: hong@themalaysianinsight.com

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Najib confidant forfeits RM3.7 million in 1MDB suit

Najib confidant forfeits RM3.7 million in 1MDB suit

Bustari Yusof, who fled Malaysia after GE14, will no longer be summoned as part of MACC bid to recover funds looted from state fund.

Bede Hong5 years ago
Sri Ram offered DBKL his services free, says FT Ministry

Sri Ram offered DBKL his services free, says FT Ministry

Ministry says local authority did not pay lawyer large sum as alleged.

Bede Hong5 years ago
A-G’s appeal against contempt proceedings to be heard on Dec 12

A-G’s appeal against contempt proceedings to be heard on Dec 12

The family of Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim has filed contempt proceedings against Tommy Thomas for removing a lawyer from the case.

Bede Hong5 years ago
Residents livid at DBKL hiring Sri Ram in Taman Rimba Kiara case

Residents livid at DBKL hiring Sri Ram in Taman Rimba Kiara case

Former judge known to charge huge fees, anger that taxpayers’ funds used in public interest suit.

Bede Hong5 years ago
PKR says it again: Backing for Dr Mahathir until Anwar takes over

PKR says it again: Backing for Dr Mahathir until Anwar takes over

Party opposes efforts that are contrary to spirit of consensus within Pakatan Harapan, says Saifuddin Nasution.

Bede Hong5 years ago
PKR sacks central committee member, 1 other over corruption, bribery

PKR sacks central committee member, 1 other over corruption, bribery

Zakaria Abdul Hamid and Ismail Dulhadi's alleged graft linked to last year's party polls.

Bede Hong5 years ago
Govt auditor kept secret recording, original 1MDB audit report, court hears

Govt auditor kept secret recording, original 1MDB audit report, court hears

Prosecution witness Nor Salwani Muhammad says she was shocked after hearing discussions to remove parts of the report.

Bede Hong5 years ago
Audit official ‘shocked’ by high-level 1MDB audit meeting’s discussions

Audit official ‘shocked’ by high-level 1MDB audit meeting’s discussions

NAD director Nor Salwani Muhammad testifies on 'abnormal' meeting of top officials.

Bede Hong5 years ago
Top officials discussed destroying copies of original 1MDB audit report, court hears

Top officials discussed destroying copies of original 1MDB audit report, court hears

A recording revealed talks of police report over conflicting information as well.

Bede Hong5 years ago
AGC rep advised doctoring of 1MDB audit report, says witness

AGC rep advised doctoring of 1MDB audit report, says witness

Former chief secretary testifies how high-ranking officials convened to discuss, remove details at behest of Najib.

Bede Hong5 years ago
Najib ‘lost trust’ in Gani Patail as A-G, court hears

Najib ‘lost trust’ in Gani Patail as A-G, court hears

Gani, who led 1MDB task force, expected to be sacked, says former chief secretary to the government Ali Hamsa.

Bede Hong5 years ago
Charge may be dropped if Arul Kanda turns prosecution witness, says lawyer

Charge may be dropped if Arul Kanda turns prosecution witness, says lawyer

The law provides for full indemnity for the accused who gives evidence for the prosecution, says defence counsel.

Bede Hong5 years ago
Co-accused Arul Kanda to appear as prosecution witness

Co-accused Arul Kanda to appear as prosecution witness

Ex-1MDB chief’s lawyer, lead defence counsel to challenge move to call defendant as witness in audit-tampering trial. 

Bede Hong5 years ago
Najib started to cover tracks after 1MDB scandal broke, court hears

Najib started to cover tracks after 1MDB scandal broke, court hears

Gopal Sri Ram’s opening remarks point to former PM’s bid to tamper audit report on state fund.

Bede Hong5 years ago
Najib fails in bid to delay 1MDB audit-tampering trial

Najib fails in bid to delay 1MDB audit-tampering trial

Defence needs more time to prepare for ongoing SRC International trial.

Bede Hong5 years ago