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Articles / 04.10.2023

Umno swimming in Pelangai?

Despite being a stronghold, Umno cannot take the seat for granted....

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Articles / 21.09.2023

Beginning of the End of Reformasi? Malaysia’s August 2023 State Polls

In this ADRN Issue Briefing, Dr. Bridget Welsh summarizes the results Malaysia's recent state elections and its implications....

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Uncategorized, Video / 12.09.2023

Consider This: Johor By-Elections – Not Quite Status Quo?

The by-elections for the Pulai parliamentary seat and Simpang Jeram state seat in Johor last Saturday saw the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional unity coalition retaining the seats that were previously held by the late Salahuddin Ayub of Amanah. What were the main takeaways from the results of the polls?...

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Articles / 12.09.2023

Realignment and dealignment in Pulai, Simpang Jeram

Support for unity govt eroding, especially among Malays and Indians....

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Articles / 06.09.2023

Changing tide? A look at Pulai and Simpang Jeram

Exploring voting patterns, possible echoing of 2019 Tanjung Piai by-election loss."...

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Articles / 26.08.2023

Malaysia: A Time of Political Contradictions

Malaysia’s latest electoral test reveals a country torn between old authoritarian instincts, imbued with ethno-religious undercurrents, and aspirations for a thriving modern democracy – which tendency will triumph is yet to be determined...

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Articles / 18.08.2023

State polls reflections from the ground: Part 3

Many deciding factors in recent state polls, results should not be over-generalised....

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Articles / 16.08.2023

Anwar must listen to Malaysia’s voters

After election rebuke, prime minister must attend to structural issues...

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Articles / 14.08.2023

A (still) divided electorate – Reflections on polls outcome: Part 2

Ethnic voting findings point to a serious concern for Malaysia’s national unity....

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Articles / 13.08.2023

Half cup vote? Reflections on state polls outcome: Part 1

The biggest early test for Anwar’s government is over....

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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 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.

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