Upcoming ‘mega’ state polls will be ‘different’
June 9, 2023
No question there will be surprises and unexpected defeats.
Orange blossoms in Chiang Mai: Field reflection on Thailand polls
May 16, 2023
In Thailand, voters hopeful reforms are coming after military-linked politicians defeated.
Rise of Neo-Malay Ethnonationalism
May 13, 2023
Proclamations on religion and ethnonationalism are being made, with the tension dialled up to 11. But amid reports of attempts to destabilise the current government, the bigger issue is that the challenges faced by the Malay community and Malaysia remain unaddressed.
Malaysia Baharu: Five Years On
May 10, 2023
The historic May 9, 2018, election saw the fall of BN, which had ruled for over 6 decades. Yet “New Malaysia” turned out to be far different than many imagined. Dr Bridget Welsh reflects on Malaysia’s journey over the last 5 years.
Power of class in GE15: Looking Beyond Ethnicity Part 4
May 1, 2023
Since Najib, Umno/BN eroded its lower-income voter base.
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.