The unsung role of state gov’ts in battling Covid
July 3, 2020
Malaysian states that stand out in their responses include Penang, Sabah, S’wak, S’gor and T’ganu.
The Chini By-Election
July 1, 2020
Bridget Welsh on The Nation to discuss the Chini By-Election
Singapore’s ‘Not Normal’ Election
June 30, 2020
Singapore’s 2020 election is different—to paraphrase the words of PM Lee Hsien Loong’s label—it is ‘not normal’.
‘Old normal’ returns to Chini?
June 21, 2020
While considered a sure-win for PN, focus will be on support for Najib, Umno and Muafakat Nasional.
Harapan’s last dance?
June 13, 2020
Opposition to a Mahathir return is strong, and there are doubts about Anwar’s leadership.
Bridget Welsh
Bridget Welsh is currently Honorary Research Associate with the University of Nottingham Asia Research Institute Malaysia (UoNARI-M) based in Kuala Lumpur. She is also a Senior Research Associate of the Hu Feng Center for East Asia Democratic Studies of National Taiwan University and a Senior Associate Fellow of The Habibie Center. She specializes in Southeast Asian politics, with a focus on Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Indonesia. She is committed to fostering engagement, mutual understanding and empowerment.