Articles / 25.09.2022
By the numbers: PKR vs Muda
In this piece, Dr. Bridget Welsh analyses PKR and Muda's electoral performances in the Johor State Election. ...
Articles / 04.09.2022
A Leader Less Umno
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...
Articles / 21.08.2022
Power of surprise? One year for PM Ismail Sabri
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....
Articles / 13.08.2022
Against the Odds: Malaysia’s Stronger Parliament
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?...
Articles / 01.08.2022
Sulu shocks: Context and solutions
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....
Articles / 11.07.2022
The Heat is On for Umno
Umno's power struggles and cracks within Umno’s leadership spilleth over as election fever mounts. Who will get burnt? Dr Bridget Welsh writes....
Articles / 21.06.2022
Left Behind: An Uneven Economic Recovery
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....
Articles / 31.05.2022
PKR Polls 2022: Not All About Anwar
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....
Articles / 24.05.2022
Umno’s Ismail Sabri Dilemma
Umno's GE15 PM choice may have weakened its electoral chances....
Articles / 04.05.2022
Realistic Path Forward: Malaysia’s Call for Rethinking the ASEAN-Myanmar ‘Consensus’
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. ...