Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: hong@themalaysianinsight.com

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Deal for 1MDB's 49% stake in PetroSaudi Oil Services dubious, court hears

Deal for 1MDB's 49% stake in PetroSaudi Oil Services dubious, court hears

Audit report found no proof that firm became a 1MDB unit despite purported 49% stake, says ex-CEO. 

Bede Hong4 years ago
1MDB memo called repatriating US$1.8 billion from PetroSaudi a ‘pain in the ass’, court hears

1MDB memo called repatriating US$1.8 billion from PetroSaudi a ‘pain in the ass’, court hears

Note was an internal joke among firm's management, says ex-CEO.

Bede Hong4 years ago
More lawyers allowed in 1MDB proceedings after testy exchange

More lawyers allowed in 1MDB proceedings after testy exchange

The defence team is allowed to have up to 9 lawyers while the prosecution is allowed to have 7.

Bede Hong4 years ago
I was made 'scapegoat' for 1MDB woes, ex-CEO tells court

I was made 'scapegoat' for 1MDB woes, ex-CEO tells court

2016 PAC report had pushed for further investigation into Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi.

Bede Hong4 years ago

Defence threatens to quit, judge offers to move Najib trial to wet market

Collin Sequerah tells Shafee he can have as many people as he wants in attendance at the Selayang 'pasar borong'. 

Bede Hong4 years ago
PetroSaudi JV left out of meeting minutes to ‘protect PM’

PetroSaudi JV left out of meeting minutes to ‘protect PM’

Former 1MDB chief executive testifies there was pressure to omit compromising info.

Bede Hong4 years ago
Shafee compares Riza’s discharge with Guan Eng’s acquittal

Shafee compares Riza’s discharge with Guan Eng’s acquittal

Why didn't public ask why charges were dropped after minister's defence was called, said Najib's lawyer. 

Bede Hong4 years ago
Najib’s lawyer unperturbed by prospect of Riza Aziz testifying

Najib’s lawyer unperturbed by prospect of Riza Aziz testifying

Client's stepson 'will just tell the truth', says Shafee.

Bede Hong4 years ago
Riza Aziz to testify against stepdad Najib in 1MDB trial

Riza Aziz to testify against stepdad Najib in 1MDB trial

Prosecution to make formal application for witness, says Gopal Sri Ram.

Bede Hong4 years ago
Putrajaya seizes RM600,000 on Riza’s plea bargain

Putrajaya seizes RM600,000 on Riza’s plea bargain

The money is part of the government's 1MDB asset forfeiture suit against Najib Razak's family.

Bede Hong4 years ago
Forfeiture case against Najib, family to begin on August 24

Forfeiture case against Najib, family to begin on August 24

Bid to recover RM680 million assets from former PM. 

Bede Hong4 years ago
Najib’s 1MDB trial resumes after six-month hiatus

Najib’s 1MDB trial resumes after six-month hiatus

Former 1MDB CEO Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi returns to the witness stand today.

Bede Hong4 years ago
One-day parliamentary sitting illegal, say lawyers

One-day parliamentary sitting illegal, say lawyers

They argue that it frustrates, without reasonable cause, the Dewan Rakyat's ability to carry out its constitutional function.

Bede Hong4 years ago
Riza Aziz ‘deal’ sends wrong signal, lawyers say

Riza Aziz ‘deal’ sends wrong signal, lawyers say

Plea deals are common, but given case’s high-profile nature, govt agreement raises eyebrows.

Bede Hong4 years ago
No law to stop tenants from returning to their condos, says Ismail Sabri

No law to stop tenants from returning to their condos, says Ismail Sabri

Minister directs building management to allow people returning from home towns back in.

Bede Hong4 years ago