Beginning of the End of Reformasi? Malaysia’s August 2023 State Polls
September 21, 2023
In this ADRN Issue Briefing, Dr. Bridget Welsh summarizes the results Malaysia’s recent state elections and its implications.
Consider This: Johor By-Elections – Not Quite Status Quo?
September 12, 2023
The by-elections for the Pulai parliamentary seat and Simpang Jeram state seat in Johor last Saturday saw the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional unity coalition retaining the seats that were previously held by the late Salahuddin Ayub of Amanah. What were the main takeaways from the results of the polls?
Realignment and dealignment in Pulai, Simpang Jeram
September 12, 2023
Support for unity govt eroding, especially among Malays and Indians.
Changing tide? A look at Pulai and Simpang Jeram
September 6, 2023
Exploring voting patterns, possible echoing of 2019 Tanjung Piai by-election loss.”
Malaysia: A Time of Political Contradictions
August 26, 2023
Malaysia’s latest electoral test reveals a country torn between old authoritarian instincts, imbued with ethno-religious undercurrents, and aspirations for a thriving modern democracy – which tendency will triumph is yet to be determined
Bridget Welsh
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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.
