Video / 05.08.2023
Bridget’s Kerusi Panas episode 7: Bukit Selambau
This episode looks at the constituency of Bukit Selambau in southern Kedah – a hot political zone in the coming polls. ...
Video / 04.08.2023
Bridget’s Kerusi Panas episode 6: Penanti, Penang
This episode looks at the Penanti, one of the hot seats in Penang....
Video / 03.08.2023
Bridget’s Kerusi Panas episode 5: Kubang Rotan
This episode looks at the Kubang Rotan, one of the hot seats in Kedah. ...
Video / 02.08.2023
Bridget’s Kerusi Panas episode 4: Kuala Kubu Bharu
This episode looks at the Kuala Kubu Bharu, one of the hot seats in Selangor....
Video / 01.08.2023
Bridget’s Kerusi Panas episode 3: Telemung
This episode looks at the Telemung constituency in Hulu Terengganu, arguably UMNO best seat in the state of Terengganu. Discussion centers on the swing of women and older voters as two old UMNO – one now Bersatu – battle it out to win the seat. ...
Video / 31.07.2023
Bridget’s Kerusi Panas episode 2: Gua Musang
This episode looks at the three battle ground seats in the heart of the country, in the remote but more connected area of Gua Musang. All three seats are highly competitive, with UMNO having its best chance in Kelantan and PN in Paloh. ...
So far, the main framework to understand Malaysia’s mega polls has been focused on a referendum of Anwar Ibrahim's government. In introducing the Kerusi Panas series, Bridget Welsh draws attention to the state and candidate factors in the coming elections. ...
Video / 05.04.2023
Wealth & Politics in Asia
How does the recent rise of a super-rich stratum across much of Asia affect the politics of different countries? Are the ultra-affluent more likely to wield influence in democracies or in authoritarian regimes? Through what means and to what ends? Bridget joins the inter-disciplinary panel of experts on China, India...
Video / 30.01.2023
Consider This: UMNO | All the President’s Men
Has the purge of challengers & dissidents by UMNO president Zahid Hamidi ended the party's years-long internal conflict?...
The confidence vote for PM's leadership was passed via a voice vote earlier in Parliament. Is it a convincing display of majority by the govt?...