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....
Dr. Bridget Welsh joins Eddin Khoo for Bernama’s The Nation to discuss trending topics of the week, including the Sri Lanka Crisis, Mat Kilau, Sulu Heirs claim and UMNO's Constitutional amendment....
Umno's power struggles and cracks within Umno’s leadership spilleth over as election fever mounts. Who will get burnt? Dr Bridget Welsh writes....
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....
Dr. Bridget Welsh joins Azmi Hassan and Datuk AT Kumararajah for Bernama's The Nation to discuss trending topics of the week, including Malaysia's food security, GST reintroduction, the Bon Odori festival and economic recovery....
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....
Umno's GE15 PM choice may have weakened its electoral chances....
Since 2018, Malaysian governments have been proactive in drawing attention to conditions within Myanmar, with the current foreign minister, Saifuddin Abdullah, and former foreign minister, Syed Hamid Albar, actively engaged in seeking solutions to the crisis. ...
‘Older’ parties did not get the same level of electoral support as the past...
