By the numbers: PKR vs Muda
September 25, 2022
In this piece, Dr. Bridget Welsh analyses PKR and Muda’s electoral performances in the Johor State Election.
A Leader Less Umno
September 4, 2022
While many celebrate the jailing of Najib Razak, the 1st former Malaysian prime minister to be imprisoned, as proof of judiciary independence and long-awaited justice, not everyone’s happy. Dr. Bridget Welsh looks at how Umno continues to support its convicted former leader and how the court decision affects internal power struggles.
Power of surprise? One year for PM Ismail Sabri
August 21, 2022
Malaysia’s “accidental” prime minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, has reached the one-year milestone. Dr. Bridget Welsh discusses how his tenure has fared so far.
Consider This: Ismail Sabri (Part 2) – PMship: Achievements & Shortcomings
August 19, 2022
21st August marks the end of Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s first year as Malaysia’s 9th Prime Minister. Dr. Bridget Welsh joins host Melisa Idris and Ibrahim Suffian (Merdeka Center) on Consider This to discuss how his tenure has fared so far.
Against the Odds: Malaysia’s Stronger Parliament
August 13, 2022
Amid upheaval and uncertainty, and despite the presence of foul-mouthed politicians and a divisive speaker, Dr. Bridget Welsh argues that Malaysia’s Parliament has notched a number of important firsts. But can this period of democratic maturity last, and for how long?
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.