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.
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?
Attention on the Sulu claim focuses on the French 2022 arbitration. Dr. Bridget Welsh argues that the legal “arbitration” lens approach is too narrow. This piece highlights the need for holistic engagement and a multi-faceted approach that takes into account the socio-political issues in forming a constructive path forward.
Malaysia’s borders have reopened and the economy is apparently back on track. But it appears that not every sector of society is recovering at the same rate. Dr Bridget Welsh shines the light on the country’s economic inequalities and those of us being left behind.
PKR polls are finally over and results seem to indicate the party’s ready for change. Dr Bridget Welsh zeroes in on what this means for Anwar Ibrahim and more.
