Articles - Bridget Welsh

Ignoring half the sky: Women and displacement and GE15

November 7, 2022

Part 4 of the “On the Road to GE15” series, Dr. Bridget Welsh focuses on the role of women, where female candidates are often displaced and there is (limited) engagement with women voters — doing a disservice to Malaysia.

Now everyone can vote: Youth electoral power

October 31, 2022

Part of the “on the road to GE15” series, Dr. Bridget Welsh looks at the impact of Malaysia’s young voters in determining the outcome of the upcoming general election.

Retaking the Felda Malay heartland

October 27, 2022

On the road to GE15, this piece looks at support in Felda areas, where Umno’s hold on its traditional vote bank is more tenuous than before.

Road to GE15: Spotlight on Indian voters

October 24, 2022

In light of the upcoming GE15, Dr. Bridget Welsh spotlights the Indian voters who are often ignored, both in governance and in analysis.

Malaysian politicians must reckon with a more demanding electorate

October 23, 2022

In the upcoming 15th General Election, Malaysia’s youth and new voters are set to determine in which direction the country will pivot.

By Hook or by Crook? Umno’s Early GE15 Miscalculations

October 16, 2022

After months of Umno applying pressure, Malaysia’s PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob finally dissolves Parliament. But is triggering snap polls really the power move Umno thinks it is? Perhaps not.