In the News - 02 - Bridget Welsh

2020

[Publication] “China’s Response to the Protests in Hong Kong Speaks to How It’s Engaging in the Region as a Whole,” asiasociety.org, Jan 22, 2020.
[Publication] “Kimanis – an Umno revival?,” malaysiakini.com, 21 Jan, 2020.
[Publication] “US Presidential Elections 2020: Outlook for Southeast Asia,” thediplomat.com, Jan 14, 2020.
[Publication] “Kimanis By-Election – Umno’s Last Hurrah in Sabah?,” malaysiakini.com, Jan 05, 2020.

2019

[Publication] “Finding the Positive – Malaysia’s Last Decade, Pt II,” malaysiakini.com, Dec 31, 2019.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Mahathir to Keep Anwar Waiting in 2020,” asiatimes.com, Dec 30, 2019.
[Publication] “Getting Caught in the Negative – Malaysia 2019, Pt I,” malaysiakini.com, Dec 30, 2019.
[Comments] “Conversation with Bridget Welsh on Malaysian Politics: Current and Future Predictions,” LifeisResearch, Dec 22, 2019. (video)
[Comments] “The Road Forward for Pakatan After Tanjung Piai,” BFM Radio, Nov 19, 2019. (podcast)
[Publication] “The Turning of the Tide in Tanjong Piai,” malaysiakini.com, Nov 18, 2019.
[Publication] “Jokowi 2.0: Indonesia Amid US-China Competition,” thediplomat.com, Nov 12, 2019.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Najib Razak Ordered to Stand Trial,” theaustralian.com.au, Nov 11, 2019.
[Comments] “Malaysia Court to Decide if Ex-Premier Najib Razak’s 1MDB Trial will Proceed,” AFP, Nov 11, 2019.
[Comments] “Graft Ruling for Malaysian Ex-Leader a Test for Government,” Associated Press, Nov 07, 2019.
[Comments] “Consider This: Tg Piai By-Election – Another Bellwether?,” AstroAwani.com, Nov 01, 2019.
[Comments] “Consider This: Tg Piai By-Election – Why is Gerakan in the Contest?,” AstroAwani.com, Nov 01, 2019.
[Comments] “Consider This: Tg Piai – Sabotage and Whisper Campaigns,” AstroAwani.com, Nov 01, 2019.
[Publication] “Mission Possible? Tests in Tanjong Piai,” malaysiakini.com, Oct 31, 2019.
[Comments] “A Look at the Tanjung Piai Candidates,” BFM Radio, Oct 30, 2019. (podcast)
[Publication] “The Risks of a ‘Backdoor’ Government,” malaysiakini.com, Oct 29, 2019.
[Comments] “What Makes an Effective Opposition?,” BFM Radio, Oct 24, 2019. (podcast)
[Comments] “What is Impeachment?,” BFM Radio, Sep 25, 2019. (podcast)
[Publication] “Can the PAS-Umno Alliance Win?,” malaysiakini.com, Sep 24, 2019.
[Publication] “BJ Habibie, Indonesia’s Renaissance Leader,” malaysiakini.com, Sep 12, 2019.
[Publication] “A New Arena Awaits as Myanmar Warms Up for 2020 Polls,” The Straits Times, Sep 09, 2019.
[Comments] “Zakir Naik: Malaysia’s ‘Hammer’ of Unity?,” theaseanpost.com, Aug 29, 2019.
[Publication] “Maju Malaysia? Anger, Distrust And Cynicism,” malaysiakini.com, Aug 29, 2019.
[Comments] “EU Struggles to Strike Trade Pacts with Major ASEAN Countries,” Nikkei Asian Review, Aug 04, 2019.
[Publication] “Lowering the Voting Age – the Right Risk for Harapan,” malaysiakini.com, Jul 04, 2019.
[Comments] “An Increasingly Popular Authoritarian Tool: Shutting down the Internet,” Los Angeles Times, Jun 27, 2019.
[Publication] “PAS’ Post-GE14 Waiting Game,” malaysiakini.com, Jun 25, 2019.
[Comments] “The Heat: Waste Dumping Controversy,” CGTN.com, Jun 12, 2019.
[Comments] “Monarchies of Southeast Asia,” ABC.net, Jun 09, 2019. (podcast)
[Comments] “EU-Asia Relations: New Game Changers,” thediplomat.com, May 29, 2019.
[Publication] “Back To The Past?,” Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia, May 13, 2019.
[Comments] “Indonesia’s ‘Smooth’ Polls a Beacon in Sea of Strongmen: Analysts,” AFP, Apr 19, 2019.
[Publication] “Rantau Redemption,” malaysiakini.com, Apr 10, 2019.
[Comments] “Is the Sultan of Brunei Imposing Sharia Law to Clean Up His Family’s Image?,” CNN, Apr 09, 2019.
[Comments] “Israeli Elections, Jallianwala Bagh, Newly Discovered Ancient Religion,” BBC Sounds, Apr 04, 2019. (from 20:56, on the topic of Brunei’s Sharia Law)
[Comments] “Brunei’s Crackdown on Homosexuality: Why is the Kingdom Implementing Draconian Sharia Law?,” The Simi Sara Show, Apr 03, 2019. (podcast)
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Najib Razak Pleads Not Guilty at Start of 1MDB Trial,” Al Jazeera, Apr 03, 2019.
[Comments] “Brunei’s Adoption of Hardline Sharia Laws Signals Shift to China, Turn Away from West: Observers,” AFP, Apr 02, 2019.
[Comments] “Brunei Becoming Saudi Arabia of Southeast Asia,” AFP, Apr 02, 2019.
[Comments] “Can Malaysia’s New Government Deliver on Reform?,” thediplomat.com, Mar 15, 2019.
[Comments] “Vietnamese Suspect in Kim Jong Nam’s Killing Seeking Release,”Associated Press, Mar 13, 2019.
[Comments] “In-Depth Interview: On the 1MDB Investment Fund,” asiaexpertsforum.org, Mar 13, 2019.
[Comments] “BN Continues to March On,” BFM Radio, Mar 11, 2019. (podcast)
[Comments] “A Trouble-Sum Game for PH,” The Star, Mar 10, 2019.
[Publication] “The Semenyih Rebuke,” malaysiakini.com, Mar 04, 2019.
[Publication] “Weaker Political Parties in Semenyih By-Election,” malaysiakini.com, Feb 25, 2019.
[Comments] “In Learning to Govern, Pakatan Hitting Obstacles in Shaping the Narrative,” malaymail.com, Feb 20, 2019.
[Comments] “Najib Razak: 1MDB Corruption Trial of Former Malaysian PM Postponed,” The Guardian, Feb 11, 2019.
[Comments] “Malaysian Ex-PM Najib Combative Ahead of 1MDB Graft Trial,” The Washington Post, Feb 11, 2019.
[Comments] “Toppled Leader Najib to Go On Trial Over 1MDB Scandal,” malaymail.com, Feb 10, 2019.
[Comments] “Malaysians Gripped as Najib’s 1MDB Hearing Looms,” Nikkei Asian Review, Feb 06, 2019.
[Publication] “‘Old Malaysia’ in Cameron Highlands,” malaysiakini.com, Jan 31, 2019.
[Comments] “Malaysia Defies Games Ban over Israeli Athletes,” ArabNews.com, Jan 28, 2019.
[Comments] “Singapore Former Govt Stalwart Seeks to Form New Party,” AFP, Jan 18, 2019.
[Comments] “Dr Mahathir-Anwar Succession Plan Not Being Handled Well, Forum Told,” The Malaysian Insight, Jan 15, 2019.
[Comments] “Politics and Policy: Tide of Change Faces Sarawak Polls Test,” The Edge Malaysia Weekly, Jan 14, 2019.
[Comments] “PH Has Not Lived Up To Expectations, Says Analyst,” freemalaysiatoday.com, Jan 14, 2019.
[Comments] “‘General Disappointment’ Towards Harapan in First Eight Months, Says Analyst,” malaysiakini.com, Jan 14, 2019.
[Comments] “2019 National Budget May Reveal Whether Or Not PM Lee Will Call for Early Elections,” The Independent, Jan 08, 2019.
[Comments] “Will Lee Hsien Loong Call for an Early Election? Watch the Singapore Budget to Find Out,” South China Morning Post, Jan 06, 2019.
[Comments] “Can We Become Democratic?,” Astro Awani, Jan 03, 2019. (video)
[Comments] “Will The Leadership Issue Break Pakatan?,” Astro Awani, Jan 03, 2019. (video)
[Comments] “Institutional Reform Agenda – On Track?,” Astro Awani, Jan 03, 2019. (video)
[Comments] “Is Malaysian Federalism Evolving?,” Astro Awani, Jan 03, 2019. (video)
[Comments] “Can We Still Talk About Ethnic Power-Sharing?,” Astro Awani, Jan 03, 2019. (video)

2018

[Publication] “Singapore’s PAP Managing Uncertainty,” East Asia Forum, Dec 31, 2018.
[Comments] “Not All Bad News: 2018 Elections Leave Mixed Legacy for Democracy,” The Washington Post, Dec 31, 2018.
[Publication] “Hopes and Heroes: Malaysia in 2018,”malaysiakini.com, Dec 31, 2018.
[Comments] “Eerie Times for Umno,” The Star, Oct 28, 2018.
[Comments] “This Malaysian Politician was Jailed and Denounced. He Now is on the Cusp of Power,” The Washington Post, Oct 27, 2018.
[Comments] “Arrogance, Elitism is Why Young Voters Shunned Umno, Says Ku Li,” Malay Mail, Oct 20, 2018.
[Comments] “Umno in Defeat: What Now? — Clive Kessler,” Malay Mail, Oct 20, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysia Can’t Decide if Zakir Naik Is a Preacher or a Terrorist,” Foreign Policy, Aug 22, 2018.
[Comments] ” Will Anwar Rock the Boat Again?,” The Star, Aug 19, 2018.
[Publication] “Harapan Report Card: Glass Half Full or Half Empty?,” malaysiakini.com, Aug 16, 2018.
[Comments] “A New Malaysia? #3: Reform Roadblocks with Bridget Welsh & Shamsul AB,” New Mandala, Aug 16, 2018. (podcast)
[Publication] “Cautions From Sungai Kandis,” malaysiakini.com, Aug 06, 2018.
[Publication] “A Turning Point for Terengganu?,” malaysiakini.com, Jul 31, 2018.
[Comments] “What Does Malaysia’s Surprising Democratic Transition Mean for the Rest of the Region?,” equaltimes.org, Jul 17, 2018.
[Publication] “‘New’ or ‘Old’ Sabah in New Malaysia?,” malaysiakini.com, July 17, 2018.
[Comments] ” Malaysia: 2018 Political Update with Bridget Welsh,” Sydney Southeast Asian Centre, Jul 13, 2018. (podcast)
[Publication] “New Malaysia’ Makes Singapore Look Outdated,” Nikkei Asian Review, July 10, 2018.
[Publication] “Arrivals and Departures in ‘New Malaysia’,” malaysiakini.com, July 09, 2018.
[Comments] “Is The Trial of Najib Razaka a Political Vendetta?,” Al Jazeera, July 04, 2018. (video)
[Comments] “1MDB Case to Go Much Deeper Than Najib, Academic Welsh Says,” Bloomberg, July 04, 2018. (video)
[Comments] “What’s Next for Malaysia’s Disgraced Ex-PM Najib Razak?,” DW.com, July 03, 2018.
[Comments] “The 1MDBB Probe in Malaysia is ‘Inherently Political’: Professor,” CNBC.com, July 03, 2018. (video)
[Comments] “Former Malaysian Leader Arrested, To Be Charged for Graft,” The Washington Post, July 03, 2018.
[Comments] “Thwarted Revolt in Umno,” malaysiakini.com, July 02, 2018.
[Comments] “Anwar Defends His Praise for Turkish Strongman Erdogan,” The Australian, June 30, 2018.
[Publication] “Pakatan Harapan’s Vulnerabilities in The States,” malaysiakini.com, June 26, 2018.
[Publication] “Tainted Love In Umno’s Polls,” malaysiakini.com, June 18, 2018.
[Comments] “A New Coalition Politics? Harapan Gov’t One Month On,” malaysiakini.com, June 09, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysian Politics Are Stranger Than Fiction,” Beme News (Youtube channel), June 08, 2018. (video)
[Comments] “Malaysia’s 2018 Election: Why It Matters and What Comes Next,” The Diplomat, June 01, 2018.
[Comments] “Stunning Fall of Malaysia’S Najib Ushers in Hopes of Reform,” Associated Press, May 23, 2018.
[Publication] “Malaysia’s Political Transformation(s): Preliminary Reflections,” New Mandala, May 23, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysians Agog as Tables Turn on Najib,” Asia Times, May 22, 2018.
[Comments] “Asia’s War on ‘Fake News’ Raises Real Fears for Free Speech,” Nikkei Asian Review, May 22, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Political Transformation,” New Mandala, May 21, 2018. (slideshow and podcast of the lecture)
[Comments] “Politics in Action 2018: Malaysia’s Remarkable Election Outcome,” Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, May 18, 2018. (video)
[Comments] “Looming ‘Battle’ in UMNO after Historic Loss of Power in GE14,” Bernama.com, May 18, 2018.
[Publication] “Malaysia’s Political Drama is Worthy of Shakespeare,” BBC.co.uk, May 17, 2018.
[Comments] “At Last, A Cause to Unite All Malaysia’s Ethnic Groups,” The Economist, May 17, 2018.
[Comments] “Anwar Ibrahim’s Dramatic Rise And Fall – And Rise Again,” Al Jazeera, May 17, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Jailed Opposition Icon to Make Spectacular Return,” Associated Press, May 15, 2018.
[Publication] “A Truly Malaysian Election,” East Asia Forum, May 15, 2018.
[Publication] “The GE14 Aftermath: Hope and Healing,” malaysiakini.com, May 14, 2018.
[Comments] “I’ll Hand Over to Anwar Ibrahim, Says Mahathir Mohamad,” The Australian, May 11, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister Returns to Power Promising a Tide of Change,” Time.com, May 11, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Big Win for Democracy,” The Wall Street Journal, May 11, 2018
[Comments] “Is 92 Too Old to Lead? Malaysia’s Mahathir Doesn’t Think So,” Associated Press, May 11, 2018.
[Comments] “Prime Minister Najib Razak Defeated as Opposition Claims Victory in Malaysia,” CNN, May 10, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysian Tsunami Across the Board, Professor Welsh Says,” Bloomberg, May 10, 2018. (video)
[Comments] “Mahathir Seals Victory in Stunning Malaysia Poll Win,” Financial Times, May 10, 2018.
[Comments] “Mahathir Mohamad’s Swearing In Up in Air as Election Halts Barisan Nasional’s 61-Year Reign in Malaysia,” South China Morning Post, May 10, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysians Usher in a New Era as They Usher Out The Ruling Coalition,” The Washington Post, May 10, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad is Now the World’s Oldest Leader,” CNN, May 10, 2018. (video)
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Opposition Pulls Off Shocking Election Win,” Al Jazeera, May 10, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysia Elections: Mahathir’s Great Political Comeback,” ABC.net.au, May 10, 2018. (podcast)
[Comments] “In Historic Victory, Malaysia’s Opposition Wins Majority in Parliament,” Daily Sabah, May 10, 2018.
[Comments] “In Election Upset, Malaysia’s Mahathir Returns To Power After 15 Years,” NPR, May 10, 2018
[Comments] “Is the World’s Oldest Prime Minister the Answer in Malaysia?,” Al Jazeera, May 10, 2018.
[Comments] “Historic Win for Mahathir Mohamad in Malaysia Election,” The Australian, May 10, 2018.
[Comments] “GE14: Will Najib Do the Right Thing,” BFM Radio, May 10, 2018. (podcast)
[Comments] “GE14: Patience Running Out,” BFM Radio, May 10, 2018. (podcast)
[Comments] “Fall of Malaysia’s Ruling Party, After Six Decades in Power, Shakes Vital U.S. Ally,” The Wall Street Journal, May 10, 2018.
[Comments] “‘A New Chapter in Malaysia’s History.’ Voters React to Stunning Election Results,” Time.com, May 10, 2018.
[Comments] “GE14: What’s at Stake in East Malaysia? (Part 2),” BFM Radio, May 9, 2018. (podcast)
[Comments] “GE14: What Are BN’s Chances?,” BFM Radio, May 9, 2018. (podcast)
[Comments] “GE14: Voter Sentiment,” BFM Radio, May 9, 2018. (podcast)
[Publication] “A Political Storm is Coming,” malaysiakini.com, May 09, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Nonagenarian Iron Fist Mahathir Mohamad is Back — as a Champion of Clean Politics,” The Times, May 08, 2018. (pdf)
[Comments] “Malaysia Election: PM Najib Razak in Fight for Political Survival,” The Guardian, May 08, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysia Election Falls Prey to ‘Gerrymandering’,” Financial Times, May 08, 2018.
[Comments] “Loner to Contender: The Man Who Could Pull a Surprise in Sabah and Upend Malaysian Politics,” South China Morning Post, May 08. 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Najib Razak is in a Fight for His Political Life,” CNN, May 07. 2018.
[Publication] “GE14 – Show Me the Money,” malaysiakini.com, May 07, 2018.
[Comments] “GE14 – East Coast’s Unique Dynamics,” BFM Radio, May 07, 2018. (podcast)
[Comments] “Elections Législatives en Malaisie ce Mercredi 9 Mai 2018,” RFI.fr, May 06, 2018. (podcast; “Legislative Elections in Malaysia this Wednesday 9 May 2018”)
[Publication] “Ambitions in the East Coast: Terengganu And Kelantan,” malaysiakini.com, May 06, 2018.
[Comments] “Racial Divisions Still Simmer Ahead of Malaysia Poll,” Nikkei Asian Review, May 05, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Opposition Makes Historic Bid for Power,” RFI.fr, May 05, 2018.
[Publication] “A Tightening ‘Umno Belt’ In Malacca, NS, Pahang,” malaysiakini.com, May 05, 2018.
[Comments] “Once Seen as Reformer, Malaysia Leader Faces Legitimacy Test,” Associated Press, May 04, 2018.
[Comments] “Eksklusif — Bridget Welsh: Pemilu Malaysia Diwarnai Kecurangan,” Tempo.co, May 04, 2018.
[Comments] “Can Malaysia’s Unlikely Political Double Act Score Election Triumph?,” CNN, May 04, 2018.
[Publication] “Battle Royale in Johor: Determining the Future of Umno Leadership,” malaysiakini.com, May 04, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Rural Voters See More China and Less Mahathir,” Nikkei Asian Review, May 02, 2018.
[Publication] “Engaging Disengagement – The Youth Vote in GE14,” malaysiakini.com, May 02, 2018.
[Comments] “JB Waterfront City: From ‘No Man’s Land’ to Political Tool?,” Channel Newsasia, May 01, 2018.
[Publication] “Rethinking EU-ASEAN Economic Engagement,” Istituto Affari Internazionali, Apr, 2018.
[Publication] “Heavy, Hidden Hands in GE14: BN’s Electoral Advantage,” malaysiakini.com, Apr 30, 2018.
[Publication] “Power and Place in Penang,” malaysiakini.com, Apr 29, 2018.
[Comments] “From Dead Voters to Blackouts: Malaysia Braces for ‘Filthy’ Poll,” Apr 29, 2018.
[Comments] “Who Will Take Johor, the Jewel in the Malaysian Election: Najib’s Barisan or Mahathir’s Pakatan?,” South China Morning Post, Apr 28, 2018.
[Publication] “This Malaysian Election is Different,” East Asia Forum, Apr 28, 2018. (also published on Pacific Forum)
[Comments] “Dissolving UMNO? Umm…No,” BFM Radio, Apr 27, 2018. (podcast)
[Publication] “All Quiet on The Sarawak Front,” malaysiakini.com, Apr 27, 2018.
[Publication] “Is Sabah Ready for Political Change?,” malaysiakini.com, Apr 26, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Politicians Take Election Battle to Cyberspace,” Nikkei Asian Review, Apr 25, 2018.
[Publication] “GE14 Unknowns: Malaysia’s Highly Competitive Polls,” malaysiakini.com, Apr 23, 2018.
[Comments] “Dr M Contests in Langkawi Seat,” BFM Radio, Apr 17, 2018. (podcast)
[Comments] “From the Streets to the Courtroom: Judicial Electoral Contestation,” Apr 14, 2018.
[Comments] “Scandal-Hit Malaysian PM Calls Elections, Expected In May,” Associated Press, Apr 06, 2018.
[Comments] “Elections Beckon for Malaysia as PM Najib Announces Parliament Dissolution,” CNN.com, Apr 06, 2018.
[Comments] “No Picture (of Mahathir) Please!,” BFM Radio, Apr 05, 2018. (podcast)
[Comments] “Malaysian Prime Minister Accused of ‘Dirty Tricks’ As Election Looms,” The Guardian, Apr 05, 2018.
[Publication] “Democratic Space and Malaysia’s 2018 Elections,” Torino World Affairs Institute, Mar 2018. (English translation)
[Comments] “Protests After Malaysia Lawmakers Vote To Redraw Electoral Map,” Al Jazeera, Mar 29, 2018.
[Comments] “‘Fake News’ May Soon Be Illegal in Malaysia. Who Gets to Define It?,” The Washington Post, Mar 29, 2018.
[Comments] “Malaysia Approves Redrawn Electoral Maps Despite Protests,” Brown Country Democrat, Mar 28, 2018.
[Comments] “Did Najib Just Pocket The Malaysian Election? Opposition Uproar As Barisan Nasional Forces Through Boundary Changes,” South China Morning Post, Mar 27, 2018.
[Comments] “Doubts Are Growing About Myanmar’s Political Leadership,” CNBC.com, Mar 22, 2018.
[Comments] “Myanmar’s Next President Likely To Be ‘Another Loyalist’,” CNBC Asia, Mar 21, 2018.
[Comments] “‘Kleptocracy at its Worst’ in Malaysia,” Asia Times, Mar 09, 2018.
[Comments] “Billions in Cash Handouts Akin to Vote-Buying, Critics Say in Report,” The Malaysian Insight, Feb 28, 2018.
[Comments] “At 92, Can Mahathir Mohamad Inject New Life into Malaysia’s Opposition?,” Southeast Asia Globe, Feb 06, 2018.
[Comments] “Of Ethnicity, Nationality, Detergents, Loneliness and a ‘Dictator’,” BFM Radio, Jan 17, 2018. (podcast)
[Comments] “Chedet Confesses,” BFM Radio, Jan 18, 2018. (podcast)

2017

[Comments] “BN Under Najib Takes Exploitation of Ethnic Differences to New Heights, Says Analyst,” The Malaysian Insight, Dec 18, 2017.
[Comments] “Is Singapore’s Lee Truly Poised to Step Aside?” Asia Times, Nov 13, 2017.
[Comments] “Empower MACC to Investigate Election Offences, Says Anti-Graft Group,” The Malaysian Insight, Nov 11, 2017.
[Comments] “Myanmar, Once a Hope for Democracy, Is Now a Study in How It Fails,” The New York Times, Oct 19, 2017.
[Comments] “Brunei Sultan to Mark Golden Jubilee with Lavish Celebrations,” AFP, Oct 05, 2017.
[Comments] “Ship Collision Exposes Southeast Asian Territorial Spat,” Associated Press, August 25, 2017.
[Comments] “Chinese Money Pouring into Malaysia,” Bloomberg, August 1, 2017.
[Comments] “Kim Jong Nam’s Murder Trial Set For October as Lawyers Maintain the Suspects Are Innocent,” Time.com, Jul 28, 2017.
[Comments] “Najib Turning to Rhetoric as Funds for Pork-Barrel Spending Runs Out, Analysts Say,” The Malaysian Insight, Jul 16, 2017.
[Comments] “If Anwar and Mahathir have Kissed and Made Up, Should Najib be Worried” South China Morning Post, July 16, 2017.
[Comments] “Singapore Rocked by Open Feud in Lee Family” AFP, July 15, 2017.
[Comments] “Mahathir-Anwar Team Shows Malaysia at Critical Juncture, Says US analyst,” Free Malaysia Today, Jul 15, 2017.
[Comments] “Crime and Context,” The Indian Express, Jul 07, 2017.
[Interview] “Lee Hsien Loong and Oxleygate”, BFM Radio, July 14, 2017. (podcast)
[Comments] “Malaysia Eyes Sale of Proton as Mahathir’s Auto Dream Dies,” Bloomberg, May 17, 2017.
[Comments] “Saudi Monarch’S Visit Tied to Quest for Influence in Southeast Asia,” Free Malaysia Today, Mar 03, 2017.
[Comments] “Why Malaysia is Fighting Singapore Over a Rock,” South China Morning Post, Feb 11, 2017.
[Comments] “Timing of Malaysian Challenge on Pedra Branca Could Be Way of ‘Garnering Votes’ Ahead of Elections: Experts,” Channel NewsAsia, Feb 10, 2017.
[Comments] “Mahathir Versus the Sultan: How Chinese Investment Could Sway Malaysian Election,” South China Morning Post, Jan 18, 2017.
[Publication] “Tough Year for Human Rights in Southeast Asia,” New Mandala, Jan 10, 2017.

2016

[Publication] “Corruption Trends in 2016: Southeast Asia’s Governance Plight,” The Habibie Centre ─ Asean Studies Program, Dec 28, 2016.
[Publication] “Democracy in Southeast Asia: A Conversation Between Michael Vatikiotis and Bridget Welsh,” The Habibie Centre ─ Asean Studies Program, Dec 24, 2016.
[Comments] “Suu Kyi Must Stop Rohingya ‘Genocide’: Malaysia PM,” AFP, Dec 04, 2016.
[Publication] “Najib’s Fear Campaign,” New Mandala, Dec 02, 2016.
[Comments] “Malaysia PM to Attend Rally Condemning Myanmar Violence,” AFP, Nov 29, 2016.
[Comments] “Malaysia Shows What Happens to Authoritarian Leaders Who Lose Their Authority,” Quartz, Nov 17, 2016.
[Publication] “Donald Trump’s Upsetting Victory,” Malaysiakini.com, Nov 10, 2016.
[Comments] Comments on the Changing Malaysia-China relationship , TBS eFM, Nov 8, 2016. (podcast)
[Comments] “Asia Doesn’t Trust Clinton or Trump: Find Out Why from Our Exclusive Survey,” South China Morning Post, Nov 5, 2016.
[Comments] “Malaysia PM Signs Defence Deal in Tilt Toward China,” AFP, Nov 2, 2016.
[Comments] “Redelineation – Containment & Capture,” BFM 89.9, Oct 12, 2016. (podcast)
[Comments] “What a Minister’s Reluctance to be PM Reveals about Race in Singapore,” South China Morning Post, Sep 29, 2016.
[Comments] “Rethink Redelineation Exercise,” 365news.com, Sep 22, 2016.
[Comments] “Who Can Step Up as Singapore’s Next Leader?,” South China Morning Post, Aug 29, 2016
[Comments] “1MDB Drama Puts Golfing Buddies Obama and Najib in a Tight Spot,” Bloomberg, July 21, 2016.
[Comments] “Indonesia Cites Error as ASEAN Meeting Ends in Confusion,” AFP, June 15, 2016.
[Publication] “A Tuesday Night in Istanbul,” Malaysiakini.com, 01 Jul 2, 2016.
[Publication] “The June By-Elections and The Politics of Losing,” Malaysiakini.com, June 21, 2016.
[Comments] “Bellwether By-Elections – Muddied Waters?,” BFM 89.9, June 13, 2016.
[Publication] “Victory and Insecurity: Sarawak Results and Trajectories,” New Mandala, May 13, 2016.
[Comments] “Maria Chin Slams ‘Appalling’ Practices in Sarawak Elections,” FreeMalaysiaToday.com, May 08, 2016.
[Comments] “Singapore’s Ruling Party Wins Seat in By-Election,” Associated Press, May 08, 2016.
[Publication] “A ‘Fixed’ Result: Sarawak’S Electoral Distortions,” New Mandala, May 07, 2016.
[Publication] “It’s Raining Money in Sarawak,” New Mandala, May 06, 2016.
[Publication] “Stopping ‘Change’: Sarawak’s Electoral Battlegrounds,” New Mandala, May 05, 2016.
[Publication] “‘Same Old’ in Sarawak Campaign,” New Mandala, May 03, 2016.
[Comments] “Political Overtones Deepen as Search Drags On for the Next Governor of Malaysia’s Central Bank,” MNI-News.com, Mar 31, 2016.
[Publication] “Not Business as Usual in Malaysia,” New Mandala, Mar 17, 2016.
[Comments] “‘Change In Voting’ is First Book to Analyse & Make Sense of the Impact of GE2015,” Mothership.sg, Feb 28, 2016.
[Comments] “1MDB Scandal: Mahathir’s Son ‘Forced to Quit’ for Criticising Najib,” The Australian, Feb 04, 2016.
[Comments] “The $959m ‘Gift’ Malaysia’s Najib Razak Can’t Draw a Line Under,” The Australian, Jan 30, 2016.
[Publication] “Democratic Contraction in Southeast Asia,” New Mandala, Jan 05, 2016.

2015

[Comments] “New Mandala’s 2015 in Review (and Christmas Dance),” New Mandala, Nov 24, 2015.
[Publication] “In Search of Hope for Pakatan Harapan,” Malaysiakini.com, Dec 22, 2015.
[Publication] “Difficult Questions on Umno’s Future Trajectory,” Malaysiakini.com, Dec 09, 2015.
[Comments] “Democratization of ASEAN Shows Sluggish Development ,” The Jakarta Post, Nov 26, 2015.
[Publication] “Taking New Paths,” New Mandala, Nov 13, 2015.
[Comments] “‘Hometown Hero’ Pitch fails for USDP,” Myanmar Times, Nov 10, 2015.
[Comments] “Myanmar Vote Process Faces ‘Lingering Concerns’: Welsh,” Bloomberg, Nov 09, 2015. (video)
[Publication] “Malaysia’s ‘Strongman’?” New Mandala, Nov 9, 2015.
[Comments] “Hope for Change Grows in Myanmar with Suu Kyi Set for Victory,” The Globe and Mail, Nov 9, 2015.
[Publication] “November 8: Choices and Chances,” Myanmar Times, Nov 06, 2015.
[Publication] “Building Trust, Assuring Electoral Integrity,” Myanmar Times, Nov 04, 2015.
[Comments] “Majority in Poll Want English Back,” Daily Express, Oct 31, 2015.
[Comments] “English Lessons for Free as Malaysia Tackles Drop in Proficiency,” Bloomberg, Oct 29, 2015.
[Comments] “Myanmar Prepares for its Imperfect Election,” The National, Oct 27, 2015.
[Comments] “Najib Relies on Populist Playbook in Attempt to Offset Scandals,” Bloomberg, Oct 26, 2015.
[Publication] “Solving Malaysia’s Economic Crisis,” New Mandala, Oct 19, 2015.
[Comments] “Hammer Down,” Six-Six.com, Sep 12, 2015.
[Publication] “Singapore Swing,” New Mandala, Sep 12, 2015.
[Comments] “Singapore at the Polls, BFM.my, Sep 10, 2015. (podcast)
[Comments] “TOC News Tonight,” The Online Citizen, Sep 09, 2015. (video)
[Publication] “It’s the Crowd That Counts in Singapore’s Vote,” New Mandala, Sep 09, 2015.
[Publication] “Hungry Ghosts and Singapore’s Elections,” New Mandala, Sep 08, 2015.
[Comments] “Trust Or Empowerment? You Pick,” Six-Six.com, Aug 31, 2015.
[Comments] “Call for Change: Protesters Demand Malaysia’s Najib Resign,” Bloomberg, Aug 31, 2015. (video)
[Comments] “Would ‘The Lady’ Be Even More Popular if She Were ‘The Gentleman’?,” The Myanmar Times, Aug 28, 2015.
[Comments] “Interview: Malaysia’s Politics Amid the 1MDB Scandal,” The Diplomat, Aug 28, 2015.
[[Publication] “A Different Lens: Myanmar From Below,” Myanmar Times, Aug 27, 2015.
[Comments] “‘Barometer’ Survey Paints a Complex Political Picture,” The Myanmar Times, Aug 25, 2015.
[Comments] “Worthy Of Unity?,” Six-Six.com, Aug 13, 2015.
[Comments] “As It Turns 50, Singapore Celebrates Success Amid Challenges,” The New York Times, Aug 09, 2015.
[Publication] “Najib’s Desperate Shuffle for Survival,” Malaysiakini.com, Jul 31, 2015.
[Publication] “Obama’s Bloody Trans-Pacific Agreement Upgrade,” Rapler.com, Jul 29, 2015.
[Publication] “Corruption Scandal Divides Malaysia’sPolitical Elite,” East Asia Forum, Jul 22, 2015.
[Comments] “Smaller GRCs, Bigger Stakes?,” Six-Six.com, Jul 14, 2015.
[Publication] “Fissures Appear in Umno as Crisis Deepens,” Malayskiakini.com, Jul 10, 2015.
[Comments] “Scandal-hit Premier Faces Uncertain Times,” The Straits Times, Jul 07, 2015.
[Publication] “Najib Misses Opportunity in 11MP – Ramesh Chander and Bridget Welsh,” New Mandala, Jun 29, 2015.
[Publication] “The PAS Purge of the Progressives,” Malaysiakini.com, Jun 06, 2015.
[Publication] “PAS Moving to the Dark Side,” Malaysiakini.com, May 29, 2015.
[Comments] “Rohingya Crisis Highlights Toothless Nature of ASEAN,” Associated Press, May 19, 2015.
[Publication] “Pmtg Pauh, Rompin – Markers of Political Future,” Malaysiakini.com, May 04, 3015.
[Publication] “Najib’s Taxing Problem: The Politics of Malaysia’s GST,” New Mandala, May 01, 2015.
[Comments] “PAS to Lose All if It Fails to Support Pakatan In Permatang Pauh, Say Analysts,”TheMalaysianInsider.com, Apr 22, 2015.
[Publication] “Draconian Laws’ False Sense of Security,” Rappler.com, Apr 15, 2015.
[Comments] “Lee Kuan Yew District Stronghold Faces First Contest in 27 Years,” Chicago Tribute, Apr 11, 2015.
[Comments] “Journalists Held as Malaysian Arrests Mount,” The Jakarta Post, Mar 31, 2015.
[Publication] “Missing Lee: Regional Politics Loses Its Sharpness With LKY’s Passing,” The Edge Review, Mar 27, 2015.
[Publication] “Lee Kuan Yew’s Political Legacy – A Matter of Trust,” New Mandala, Mar 24, 2015.
[Comments] “Time of Transition, Evaluation for Singapore: Welsh,” Bloomberg, Mar 23, 2015. (video)
[Comments] “Founding Father Of Modern Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, Dies at 91,” NPR, Mar 22 (Mar 23 in Asia), 2015.
[Publication] “PAS’s folly – awareness and containment,” Malaysiakini.com, Feb 20, 2015.
[Publication] “A Wrong Turn in ASEAN’s Arms Race,” The Edge Review, Feb 20, 2015.
[Publication] “PAS’s Hudud Folly – It’s Not Chosen by All,” Malaysiakini.com, Feb 18, 2015.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Retreat from Modernity,” The Australian, Feb 18, 2015.
[Publication] “PAS’s Hudud Folly – a Political Putsch,” Malaysiakini.com, Feb 17, 2015.
[Comments] “Myanmar’s Rohingya Stripped of Right to Vote in Referendum,” Deutsche Welle, Feb 12, 2015.
[Comments] “Political Persecution is Hurting Malaysia: Welsh,” Bloomberg, Feb 11, 2015. (video)
[Comments] “Malaysia Swoops Down on Dissent over Anwar’s Jailing,” Associated Press, Feb 11, 2015. (video)
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Anwar Alleges ‘Conspiracy’ as He is Sent to Jail,” AFP, Feb 11, 2015.
[Comments] “How Now, Anwar?,” BFM 89.9, Feb 11, 2015. (podcast)
[Comments] “Malaysia Court Rejects Anwar Ibrahim’s Appeal Against Sodomy Conviction,” The Wall Street Journal, Feb 10, 2015.
[Comments] “Is Anwar Ibrahim’s Political Career Over?,” Al Jazera, Feb 10, 2015.
[Publication] “Pakatan’s Problem Marriage,” The Edge Review, Feb 06, 2015.
[Publication] “Hijack on Capitol Hill,” The Edge Review, Jan 23, 2015.
[Comments] “World Powers Jostle for Influence in AirAsia Plane Hunt,” AFP, Jan 09, 2015.
[Publication] “A Mountain to Climb,” The Edge Review, Jan 02, 2015.
[Publication] “Finding Hope for Malaysia in 2015,” Malaysiakini.com, Jan 01, 2015.
[Comments] “2014 was a Horrible Year for Malaysian PM Najib,” The Straits Times, Jan 01, 2015.

2014

[Publication] “Democracy under Siege,” The Edge Review Column, Dec 12, 2014.
[Comments] “Najib Making Umno Less Relevant, Says Columnist,” TheMalaysianInsider.com, Nov 28, 2014.
[Publication] “How UMNO Lost Its Mojo,” The Edge Review Column, Nov 28, 2014.
[Comments] “Malaysian Premier Says Sedition Act Will Stand,” The New York Times, Nov 27, 2014.
[Comments] “Jailing Anwar Could Hurt Najib More Than It Did Dr M, Says The Edge Review,” TheMalaysianInsider.com, Nov 14, 2014.
[Publication] “The Summit of Myanmar’s Ambitions,” The Edge Review Column, Nov 14, 2014.
[Comments] “Desperate Times For UMNO-BN: Sodomy And Sedition,” Malaysia Chronicle, Nov 09, 2014.
[Comments] “A Lousy Sequel,” The Economist, Nov 01, 2014.
[Comments] “Trial of Anwar Ibrahim Enters Final Stage in Malaysia,” The Wall Street Journal, Oct 28, 2014.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Anwar Looks to Hand Over Torch,” The Wall Street Journal, Oct 27, 2014.
[Comments] “A Guy Held a Dog-Petting Event and Got Death Threats from Muslim Hard-Liners,” Time.com, Oct 23, 2014.
[Comments] “All Eyes on PAS Chief’s Next Move,” The Straits Times, Sep 22, 2014.
[Publication] “PAS Reactionaries Strike Back,” Malaysiakini.com, Sep 22, 2014.
[Comments] “MH17 Bodies Returned as Malaysia Battles Fallout,” AP, Aug 22, 2014.
[Publication] “Selangor A Pakatan Rakyat Family Fight,” Malaysiakini.com, Aug 17, 2014.
[Comments] “Spat Raises Spectre of Malaysian Opposition Split,” AFP, Aug 06, 2014.
[Comments] “Twin Air Disasters Threaten Malaysian Tourism Push,” AFP, Jul 24, 2014.
[Comments] “MH17: Latest Tragedy Hurts Efforts to Repair Malaysia’s Image,” The Straits Times, Jul 24, 2014.
[Comments] “Phone Diplomacy in Ukraine Crisis Lifts Malaysian Leader’s Standing,” The New York Times, Jul 23, 2014.
[Comments] “Missile Launcher Crew in Ukrainian Uniforms,” Malaysiakini.com, Jul 23, 2014.
[Comments] “Malaysians Want the Bodies of Their MH17 Dead Back Before the Ramadan Fast Ends,” Time.com, Jul 21, 2014.
[Comments] “Downing of Jet Compounds Grief in Malaysia,” BostonGlobe.com, Jul 19, 2014.
[Comments] “A Harsh Media Law Threatens East Timor’s Budding Democracy,” Time.com, Jul 17, 2014.
[Comments] “Little India: Was Street Culture a Factor?,” TheIndependent.sg, Jul 04, 2014.
[Comments] “Still in The Closet,” ForeignPolicy.com, Jul 03, 2014.
[Publication] “Wong Ho Leng Was a Brave Fighter,” Malaysiakini.com, Jun 24, 2014.
[Comments] “Putrajaya Being ‘Deliberately Divisive’ to Hold On to Power, Says Report,” The Edge Review, Jun 20, 2014.
[Comments] “Losing Teluk Intan: DAP’s Misstep Is Gerakan’s Gain,” BFM: The Business Station, June 02, 2014.
[Comments] “Is Brunei’s Harsh New Form of Shari‘a a Godly Move or a Cunning Political Ploy?,” Time.com, May 27, 2014.
[Publication] “The Core Character of Malaysia Seen at LCCT,” Malaysiakini.com, May 08, 2014.
[Comments] “One Year after GE13, Lost in Sea of Politicking,” Malaysiakini.com, May 05, 2014.
[Comments] “Obama’s Asia Trip Puts Concerns About Democracy Back in Spotlight,” Washington Post, Apr 27, 2014.
[Publication] “Obama’s Malaysia Test,” Project Syndicate, Apr 25, 2014.
[Comments] “Karpal Singh a Political Man of His Times,” Malaysiakini.com, Apr 23, 2014.
[Comments] “Obama on Mission to Quiet Asia Skeptics,” AFP, Apr 22, 2014.
[Comments] “People Come from Afar to Say Goodbye,” The Star, Apr 21, 2014.
[Comments] “More Seats Will Check Gerrymandering, Says Opposition,” TheMalaysianInsider.com, Apr 19, 2014.
[Comments] “马航事件背后：“阴谋论”的政治土壤,” Life Week, 2014 Vol 14.
[Comments] “Air Mystery Pulled Malaysia Together, But Now Pulls It Apart,” NPR, Mar 30, 2014.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Announcement of MH370 crash Before Wreckage Found Draws Criticism,” The Straits Times, Mar 25, 2014.
[Comments] “Close Up on Asia: Expectations, Opportunities and Challenges of A Transforming Region,” Università della Svizzera Italiana,” Mar 25, 2014.
[Comments] “Plane Search Puts Malaysian Minister on Defensive,” AP, Mar 24, 2014.
[Publication] “A Bittersweet Victory in Kajang?,” Malaysiakini.com, Mar 24, 2014.
[Comments] “Anwar Hits Out at ‘Missing Najib’ in Flight MH370 Saga,” TheMalaysianInsider.com, Mar 23, 2014.
[Comments] “Airliner Crisis Compounds Malaysian Government’s Woes,” AFP, Mar 22, 2014.
[Publication] “Opinion: Search for MH370 Highlights Need for Trust, Unity in Asia,” CNN.com, Mar 21, 2014.
[Comments] “Nations Start to Collaborate in the Search,” The New York Times, Mar 21, 2014.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s ‘Gutter Politics’ Overshadows Search for Missing Jet,” AsianCorrespondent.com, Mar 21, 2014.
[Comments] “Putrajaya Concedes Some Control on Search for MH370 Amid Criticism, Says Paper,” TheMalaysianInsider.com, Mar 19, 2014.
[Comments] “Missing Plane Boosts Ethnic Unity in Malaysia,” AP, Mar 19, 2014.
[Comments] “MH370 and Malaysian Society,” ABC.net.au, Mar 20, 2014.
[Comments] “Flight 370′s Point Of Origin: Malaysia,” wbur.org, Mar 19, 2014.
[Comments] “Missing Jet Reveals Uncomfortable Malaysian Truths,” Ledger-Enquirer, Mar 17, 2014.
[Comments] “Missing Plane Highlights Tension,” The New Zealand Herald, AFP, Mar 15, 2014.
[Comments] “Distrust Adding to Malaysian Jet Confusion, Say Analysts,” TheMalaysianInsider.com, Mar 13, 2014.
[Comments] “Confusion over Missing Plane Has Shamed Malaysia: Experts,” The Sydney Morning Herald, Mar 13, 2014.
[Comments] “Malaysia Finds Managing Crisis Exposes Leadership Limits,” Bloomberg, Mar 12, 2014.
[Comments] “Anwar Sodomy Verdict to Strain Malaysian Opposition Unity,” Bloomberg, Mar 11, 2014.
[Publication] “A Nation Responds to Loss of MH370,” Malaysiakini.com, Mar 10, 2014
[Comments] “Aljunied Affair: Call for Independent Review,” TheIndependent.sg, Mar 07, 2014.
[Comments] “Why It’s in Umno’s Best Interest to Give Everyone an Equal Voice,” TheMalaysianInsider.com, Feb 16,2014.
[Comments] “Analysts: Ethnicity to Influence Boundaries,” TheStar.com.my, Feb 16, 2014.
[Comments] “Unfair Redelineation May Backfire, Says Don,” Malaysiakini.com, Feb 15, 2014.
[Comments] “Ethnic Voting Trends Could Effect Electoral Boundaries, Claim Experts,” TheStar.com.my, Feb 15, 2014.
[Comments] “Malays Losing Out in Unfair Drawing of Electoral Boundaries, Say Analysts,” TheMalaysianInsider.com, Feb 15, 2014.
[Comments] “EMScom Lecture: “Conversing with New Asia” with Professor Bridget Welsh,” FinanzNachrichten.de, Jan 28, 2014.

2013

[Comments] “Dark Clouds Hovering over SEA Democracy,” Malaysiakini.com, Dec 31, 2013.
[Comments] “Fatal Bus Crash Sparks Singapore’s First Riot Since 1969,” Time.com, Dec 09, 2013.
[Comments] “Le Pouvoir Perd Pied en Malaisie,” Le Monde diplomatique, Nov, 2013. (pdf)
[Comments] “Tuan Ibrahim to Bridge the Groups in PAS,” AstroAwani.com, Nov 25, 2013.
[Publication] “Changes in Continuity in PAS – the Results,” Malaysiakini.com, Nov 25, 2013.
[Publication] “A New Battlefield for PAS: The Campaign“, Malaysiakini.com, Nov 21, 2013.
[Publication] “The Battle Inside PAS – The Issues,” Malaysiakini.com, Nov 20, 2013.
[Comments] “Younger Voters a Force To Be Reckoned With,” The Borneo Post, Nov 07, 2013.
[Comments] “Southeast Asian Sites Hacked by Anonymous Before Global Protest,” Bloomberg, Nov 05, 2013.
[Publication] “Sweet or Sour in Sungai Limau?,” Malaysiakini.com, Nov 04, 2013.
[Publication] “Najib’s Budget 2014 Acid Test,” Malaysiakini.com, Oct 25, 2013.
[Publication] “Umno Polls Show That What Goes Around Comes Around,” Malaysiakini.com, Oct 20, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysia PM Najib’s Reforms Hinge on Umno Polls,” The Straits Times, Oct 18, 2013.
[Comments] “Dynasties Reinforced as Mahathir Son in UMNO Bid: Southeast Asia,” Bloomberg, Oct 18, 2013.
[Publication] “Umno Polls a Dysfunctional Family Affair,” Malaysiakini.com, Oct 15, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Multiracial Promise Marred by Bigotry and Political Persecution,” Time.com, Sep 19, 2013.
[Comments] “The Woman Behind the Bestseller on Pak Lah,” TheMalaysianInsider, Sep 22, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Multiracial Promise Marred by Bigotry and Political Persecution,” Time, Sep 19. 2013.
[Comments] “In Bookstores, Pak Lah outruns the Tiger of Jelutong,” TheMalaysianInsider, Sep 19, 2013.
[Comments] “Pak Lah’s Legacy — His “Weakness” Made Malaysia Strong,” TheMalaysianInsider, Sep 16, 2013.
[Comments] “In Thailand, Rubber Price Plunge Has Political Cost,” The New York Times, Aug 30, 2013.
[Comments] “Barred From Malaysia, but Still Connecting With Critical Jabs,” The New York Times, Aug 17, 2013.
[Comments] “How about asking the right questions on that book on Pak Lah?,” TheMalaysianInsider, Aug 11, 2013.
[Publication] “Awakening: The Abdullah Years in Malaysia – Bridget Welsh and James Chin,” TheMalaysianInsider, Aug 10, 2013.
[Comments] “People Kept Poor to Ensure Support Can Be Bought,” Malaysiakini.com, Jul 07, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysians No Longer Scared to Talk Politics Openly, Says Analyst,” TheMalaysianInsider, Jul 07, 2013.
[Comments] “40% Increase in Candidates, More Women ADUNs Elected,” Malaysiakini.com, Jun 26, 2013. (video)
[Comments] “What Women Really Want to Vote For,” FZ.com, Jun 30, 2013.
[Publication] “Malaysia’s Election and Najib’s Challenged Mandate,” East-West Center, Jun 19, 2013.
[Publication] “Najib Likely to Face Leadership Challenge,” Malaysiakini.com, Jun 14, 2013.
[Comments] “International Scholar Series: An Assessments of Malaysia`s 13th General Election,” The Habibi Center, Jun 05, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysian Leader Names New Cabinet in Effort to Boost Support after Weaker Electoral Victory,” Associated Press, May 15, 2013.
[Publication] “Umno’s Reactionary GE13 ‘Victory’,” Malaysiakini.com, May 12, 2013.
[Publication] “Silver Linings in a GE13 Without Gold,” Malaysiakini.com, May 12, 2013.
[Comments] “Personal Feud Powers Malaysian Tensions,” The Wall Street Journal, May 08, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Election Scandals,” Al Jazeera, May 08, 2013.
[Publication] “Disturbing Questions Surrounding GE13 Polling,” Malaysiakini.com, May 07, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysia Awaits Opposition Leader Anwar’s Next Move,” The Wall Street Journal, May 06, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysian Elections Expose Worrying Social Schisms,” Associated Press, May 05, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Election a Balancing Act for PM Najib Razak,” AFP, May 05, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysian Elections,” ABC Online, May 05, 2013.
[Publication] “Ordinary Malaysians, Extraordinary Day,” Malaysiakini.com, May 05, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysia Risks Post-Election Protests on Bias Claims,” Bloomberg, May 03, 2013.
[Publication] “Inside the 505 Generation – the Youth Vote,” Malaysiakini.com, May 03, 2013.
[Publication] “Choosing Between Past and Future in Malaysia’s Election,” Al Jazeera, May 02, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s PM Hopes to Survive Most Hotly Contested Elections,” The Guardian, May 01, 2013.
[Publication] “Shadows of The Past Stalk GE13 Campaign,” Malaysiakini.com, Apr 30, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysian Populist Windfall Fuels Debt Fears,” AsiaOne.com, Apr 28, 2013.
[Publication] “BN’s Femme Fatale – the Power of Women,” Malaysiakini.com, Apr 27, 2013.
[Comments] “Sex, Sabotage, Violence Plague Malaysian Election,” AFP, Apr 25, 2013.
[Publication] “People or Party? Wooing Civil Servants,” Malaysiakini.com, Apr 25, 2013.
[Publication] “Buying Support – Najib’s ‘Commercialisation’ of GE13,” Malaysiakini.com, Apr 23, 2013.
[Comments] “Big Spender Najib Splurge RM58 bil for Election Support, Top in Region,” Harakah Daily, Apr 23, 2013.
[Comments] “Party Rebels Further Cloud Malaysia Polls Outlook,” AFP, Apr 21, 2013.
[Publication] “GE13 Post-Nomination Revelations,” Malaysiakini.com, Apr 21, 2013.
[Publication] “Crossing The Lines – BN’s Early Strategic Mistakes,” Malaysiakini.com, Apr 19, 2013.
[Comments] “Najib Warns Anwar Malaysia Election Win Spells Disaster,” Bloomberg, Apr 18, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysia PM Culls Scandal-Hit Figures from Polls,” AFP, Apr 17, 2013.
[Publication] “Najib’s Dilemma over Selection of Candidates,” Malaysiakini.com, Apr 16, 2013.
[Comments] “Najib Plans One Third New Candidates to Fight Malaysia Poll,” Bloomberg, Apr 15, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Islamic Party Unveils New Election Weapon: Christian Candidates,” The Wall Street Journal, Apr 15, 2013.
[Comments] “Najib Plans One Third New Candidates to Fight Malaysia Poll (Kuala Lumpur),” Bloomberg News, Apr 15, 2013.
[Publication] “Chance for Change? The Possibility is There,” Malaysiakini.com, Apr 13, 2013.
[Comments] “GE13 a Test of Malaysians’ Appetite for Change, Says Academic,” The Malaysian Insider, Apr 13, 2013.
[Comments] “After 55 Years, Political Transition in Malaysia Has Never Been More Likely,” WorldPoliticsReview.com, Apr 12, 2013.
[Comments] “M’sian Women Feel They Can’t Make Impact in Politics,” The Edge Malaysia, Apr 08, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysia Set for Elections,” UPI.com, Apr 03, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysia Prepares for a Close Election Fight,” The Wall Street Journal, Apr 03, 2013.
[Comments] “Allow Younger Singles to Buy Flats, Says Billionaire,” PropertyGuru, Mar 27, 2013.
[Comments] “Making Babies Hinges on Housing Billionaire Modi Says,” Bloomberg, Mar 26, 2013.
[Comments] “Spectre of Bias Hovers over Malaysian Vote,” AFP, Mar 20, 2013.
[Comments] “Najib Sees Early Achievement of Mahathir Vision: Southeast Asia,” Bloomberg, Mar 19, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysian Air Strike Hits Filipino Rebels,” Financial Times, Mar 03, 2013.
[Comments] “Australia’s Xenophon says wants to return to Malaysia,” Bikya News, Feb 20, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Election Faces Scrutiny After Australian Expelled,” Bloomberg, Feb 18, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysia Deports Australian Senator After Election Criticism,” Bikya News, Feb 18, 2013.
[Comments] “Singaporeans Protest Over Population Plan,” Al Jazeera, Feb 16, 2013.
[Comments] “Protest, Voter Anger Put Political Risk in Singapore’s Future,” Reuters, Feb 15, 2013.
[Comments] “How in the World Did Myanmar Go From Dictatorship to Near Democracy Overnight?,” Forbes, Feb 02, 2013.
[Comments] “Once A Pushover, Malaysian Opposition Sniffs Power,” Saudi Gazette, Jan 31, 2013.
[Comments] “Singapore Envisions 30 Percent Population Jump as Discontent Rises,” Reuters, Jan 29, 2013.
[Publication] “Lessons from PAP’s defeat in Punggol East,” Malaysiakini.com, Jan 28, 2013. (pdf)
[Comments] “S’pore’s ruling party loses Punggol East seat in by-election,” inSing.com, Jan 28, 2013.
[Comments] “Singapore By-Election Loss Shows Lee Challenges: Southeast Asia,” Bloomberg, Jan 28, 2013.
[Comments] “WP’s Margin of Victory ‘Devastating’ for PAP: Analysts,” Yahoo! News, Jan 27, 2013.
[Comments] “Singapore Ruling Party Stung By Fresh Poll Loss,” AFP, Jan 26, 2013.
[Comments] “Malaysian Leader’s Gaza Visit Mostly a Domestic Political Play,” World Politics Review, Jan 24, 2013.
[Comments] “PAP’s New Face Primed, As Multi-Cornered Fight Looms,” TODAY, Jan 11, 2013.
[Comments] “President Issues Writ of Election for Punggol East, Nomination Day 16th of Jan,” Yahoo! News, Jan 09, 2013.
[Comments] “‘A Positive Step’ for Women,” TODAY, Jan 09, 2013.

2012

[Comments] “Singapore Caps Year of Lust with Parliamentary Affair,” Bloomberg, Dec 13, 2012.
[Publication] “Blueprint of Hope for Myanmar,” The Straits Times, Nov 30, 2012. (pdf)
[Publication] “The Politics of Accommodation in PAS,” Malaysiakini.com, Nov 20, 2012.
[Comments] “President Obama to Visit Myanmar This Month,” LA Times, Nov 08, 2012.
[Publication] “Obama’s Victory of Hope over Hate,” Malaysiakini.com, Nov 08, 2012.
[Comments] “Dominant Parties in Decline,” New Mandela of ANU, Nov 08, 2012.
[Publication] “Looking Within: Dominant Party De-Alignment in Malaysia and Singapore,” East Asia Forum, Nov 08, 2012
[Publication] “In the Shadow of Strongmen,” New Mandela of ANU, Nov 02, 2012.
[Comments] “Sandy and the US Election,” 938 Live, Nov 01, 2012. (podcast)
[Publication] “What’s Keeping Malaysia’s Opposition Together?,” TODAY, Oct 10, 2012.
[Publication] “Popular Populism? Najib’s Budget 2013 Gamble,” Malaysiakini.com, Oct 01, 2012.
[Publication] “United Front for Reforms in Myanmar,” The Straits Times, Sep 29, 2012. (pdf)
[Comments] “In Singapore, The Voices Of Dissent Grow Louder,” NPR, Sep 24, 2012.
[Publication] “A Call for a More Constructive Media – Bridget Welsh,” The Malaysian Insider, Sep 24, 2012.
[Comments] “Observers Cast Doubt on Pakatan’s Readiness to Rule,” The Malaysian Insider, Sep 18, 2012.Note: This article does not reflect the spirit of the remarks at the forum accurately, as reference was made to the negative implications of the Mahathir era and the need for Malaysians themselves to decide who is better to rule. Please refer to my piece entitled “A Call for a More Constructive Media”
[Comments] “Malaysia and Singapore: Models for the Asian Century?,” The Australian National University, Sep 12, 2012. (podcast) (video)
[Publication] “A Different Merdeka This Year,” Malaysiakini.com, Sep 06, 2012. (pdf)
[Comments] “Najib’s Election Dilemma,” TODAY, Sep 04, 2021.
[Comments] “PM Lee’s NDR Speech a Break from the Past: Analysts,” Yahoo, Aug 27, 2012.
[Comments] “PM Lee’s speech failed to address the systemic reasons for growing unease and anger among S’poreans,” TR Emeritus, Aug 27, 2012.
[Comments] “Republican White House Race Distracted by Controversial Rape Comments,” 938 Live, Aug 27, 2012. (podcast)
[Comments] “Touching Hearts, Inspiring Hope,” The Straits Times, Aug 27, 2012. (pdf)
[Comments] “Ambiga Ignores Threats in Fight for Fairer Malaysian Vote,” Bloomberg, Aug 22, 2012.
[Comments] “The Fairly Current Show #130: Bridget Welsh,” The Fairly Current Show, Aug 11, 2012. (video)
[Comments] “High Court Dismisses Hougang By-Election Case, Yahoo! News, Aug 01, 2012.
[Comments] “Let’s Talk with Bridget Welsh,” yourSDP.org, Jul 24, 2012. (video)
[Comments] “One on One with Bridget Welsh,” CIMB ASEAN Research Institute, Jul 18, 2012. (video)
[Comments] “Myanmar Roundtable 2012,” ISIS Malaysia, Jul 09, 2012. (video)
[Publication] “Violence in Transition: Lessons for Myanmar,” The Straits Times, Jul 04, 2012. (pdf)
[Comments] “Anwar Seeks to Exploit Young Malays’ Anger,” Financial Times, Jul 03, 2012.
[Comments] “Ex-Singapore Civil Defence Chief Charged With Corruption,” Bloomberg, Jun 07, 2012.
[Comments] “PAP Must Rethink Its Approach: Analyst,” Yahoo! News, May 27, 2012.
[Comments] “Singapore’s Ruling Party Misses Comeback Chance,” AFP, May 27, 2012.
[Publication] “Congruence and Variation in Sources of Regime Support in Asia,” Asian Barometer, May 26, 2012. (pdf)
[Comments] “Ferrari Deaths Fuel Anti-Foreigner Anger As Singapore Votes,” Bloomberg, May 25, 2012.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Anwar is Charged over Protest Fracas,” The Wall Street Journal, May 21, 2012.
[Comments] “Myanmar’s New Ties with U.S. May Come at a Cost,” Los Angeles Times, May 18, 2012.
[Comments] “PAP to Bank on Yaw Factor?,” TODAY, May 10, 2012.
[Comments] “Hougang By-Election on May 26,” TODAY, May 10, 2012.
[Publication] “Road to Malaysia’s Day of Destiny,” Malaysiakini.com, May 06, 2012.
[Comments] “Najib’s Malaysia Still Stuck in the Murk,” The Sydney Morning Herald, May 05, 2012.
[Comments] “A Kuala Lumpur – La Colère Monte,” Libération, Apr 30, 2012. (pdf, in French).
Comments] “Malaysian Police to Investigate Violence at Protest,” The New York Times, Apr 30, 2012.
[Comments] “Malaysia Split Over Violence at Bersih Rally,” The Wall Street Journal, Apr 30, 2012.
[Comments] “A General over A Hesitant Army,” TODAY, Apr 30, 2012.
[Comments] “Najib Faces Early Polls Dilemma After Malaysia Protests,” Bloomberg, Apr 30, 2012.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Arab Spring?,” Global Post, Apr 28, 2012.
[Publication] “High Stakes for Bersih 3.0 Rally,” Malaysiakini.com, Apr 27, 2012.
[Comments] “Sibal’s Censorship Bid May Cost India e-Ranking,” Hidustan Times, Apr 27, 2012.
[Comments] “Suu Kyi’s Party ‘Boycotts’ Assembly over Oath,” Al Jazeera, Apr 23, 2012.
[Comments] “Singapore Charges 48 in Prostitution Scandal With Underage Girl,” Bloomberg, Apr 18, 2012.
[Comments] “Malaysia PM Seeks Revamp of Security Laws,” The Financial Times, Apr 10, 2012.
[Comments] “‘Interlok’ Stirs Ethnic, Political Waters in Malaysia,” Los Angeles Times, Apr 08, 2012.
[Comments] “Malaysian Activists Plan Protest Over Electoral System,” The New York Times, April 04, 2012.
[Comments] “Analyzing South East Asian politics – Interview with Bridget Welsh,” CEKU, Mar 20, 2012.
[Comments] “Thailand’s Lese-Majeste Law Fuels Calls for Reform,” Los Angeles Times, Mar 19, 2012.
[Comments] “Chinese Politician Rocks Boat in Malaysia,” AFP, Mar 18, 2012.
[Comments] “Najib Eyes Election, Vote Doubts Rise,” Asia Times Online, Mar 15, 2012.
[Comments] “Concerns Raised Over Prof’s Yale-NUS College Call,” Yahoo, Mar 05, 2012.
[Comments] “Yaw Shin Leong Not Appealing WP Explusion,” Yahoo, Feb 22, 2012.
[Comments] “Budget 2012 a Budget with a Heart,” Yahoo, Feb 21, 2012.
[Comments] “FT: Lagging Reforms, Slower Exports Threaten High-Income Goal,” The Malaysian Insider, Feb 18, 2012.
[Comments] “Malaysia: So Far, So Good… For Now,” Financial Times, Feb 17, 2012.
[Comments] “BlogTV.sg Special: The Expulsion of Yaw Shin Leong,” Channel NewsAsia, Feb 16, 2012.
[Comments] “Workers’ Party Expels Yaw Shin Leong,” TODAY, Feb 16, 2012.
[Comments] “More Than a Case of ‘Not in My Back Yard’ Syndrome,” TODAY, Feb 13, 2012.
[Publication] “Even After Anwar’s Acquittal, Politics Will Likely Stay Dirty,” The Malaysian Insider, Feb 10, 2012.
[Publication] “Malaysia’s Politics Post-Anwar Ibrahim,” East Asia Forum, Feb 08, 2012.
[Comments] “Corruption, Broken Trains, Floods in the City: This is Singapore?,” Reuters, Feb 06, 2012.
[Comments] “Singapore Faces Growing Pains as Setbacks Pile Up,” Reuters, Feb 05, 2012.
[Comments] “CPIB Probe Pivotal in Demonstrating Trustworthiness of Gov’t,” Yahoo, Jan 26, 2012.
[Publication] “Myanmar’s Road to Democracy,” The Straits Times, Jan 17, 2012. (pdf)
[Comments] “Myanmar Frees Hundreds of Political Prisoners,” Al Jazeera, Jan 13, 2012.
[Comments] “World Won’t Wait for Malaysia to Catch up, Says Bloomberg Columnist,” The Malaysian Insider, Jan 11, 2012.
[Comments] “‘Martyr Politics’ Option Closes for Anwar as Malaysia Election Fight Looms,” Bloomberg, Jan 10, 2012.
[Comments] “Anwar Verdict Resets Malaysian Politics,” Asia Times Online, Jan 10, 2012.
[Comments] “After Acquittal, Malaysian Political Icon Looks to Poll,” The Wall Street Journal, Jan 10, 2012.
[Comments] “Acquittal Poses New Challenge for Anwar,” AFP, Jan 10, 2012.
[Publication] “Malaysia’s Moment of Sanity,” The Wall Street Journal, Jan 09, 2012.
[Comments] “Anwar’s Victory Belongs to Najib,” Free Malaysia Today, Jan 09, 2012.
[Comments] “Anwar Is Acquitted in Malaysia Sodomy Trial,” The Wall Street Journal, Jan 09, 2012.
[Comments] “Anwar Ibrahim Sodomy Charge Dismissed by Malaysian Judge,” The Guardian, Jan 09, 2012.
[Comments] “Anwar Acquitted by Malaysian court,” Financial Times, Jan 09, 2012.
[Comments] “SMRT Boss’ Resignation Comes Amid Pressure for Greater Accountability,” The Straits Times, Jan 07, 2012.
[Comments] “Proposed Salary Cuts Deeper Than Expected: Analysts,” Yahoo, Jan 05, 2012.
[Comments] “Singapore Leaders, Among Globe’s Best Paid, Brace for Cuts,” The Wall Street Journal, Jan 04, 2012.

2011

[Publication] “Democracy is Shining in the Dark,” Malaysiakini.com, Dec 31, 2011. (pdf)
[Comments] “Signs Point to Earlier KL Election,” The Straits Times, Dec 14, 2011.
[Comments] “Small Triumphs for Asian Democracy in 2011,” AFP, Dec 11, 2011.
[Comments] “Thailand Sentences American to Prison for Insulting King,” LA Times, Dec 09, 2011.
[Comments] “Political Branding Just Rhetoric,” Free Malaysia Today, Dec 08, 2011.
[Comments] “Fulfilling Thuy’s Dream,” Tuổi Trẻ Online, Dec 06, 2011.
[Comments] “Half Century and Struggling,” The Star, Dec 02, 2011.
[Comments] “Getting Myanmar to Halt Missile Technology Purchases from N. Korea is a Priority for Secretary Clinton,” The Bellingham Herald, Nov 30, 2011.
[Comments] “Hillary Clinton’s Myanmar Trip Marks Significant Shift in Policy,” LA Times, Nov 30, 2011.
[Comments] “Najib Budgets for Malaysian Election,” Financial Times, Oct 07, 2011.
[Comments] “Poll Questions Social Media’s Influence in Singapore Politics,” The Wall Street Journal, Oct 06, 2011.
[Comments] “Political Winds Force Malaysian Democratic Reforms,” Channel NewsAsia, Sep 22, 2011.
[Comments] “Najib Punts on Legal Change,” Asia Times, Sep 17, 2011.
[Comments] “Malaysia Prime Minister Promises to Scrap Tough Security Laws,” The Guardian, Sep 16, 2011.
[Comments] “Malaysia PM Scraps Security Laws, Announces Freer Press,” Reuters, Sep 15, 2011.
[Comments] “Najib’s Speech Could Open Door to Malaysia Reforms,” The Wall Street Journal, Sep 15, 2011.
[Comments] “Analysis: Religious Tensions Simmer in Malaysia,” Reuters, Sep 10, 2011.
[Comments] “In Malaysia, Freedom of the (Virtual) Press,” The New York Times, Sep 08, 2011.
[Comments] “Singapore Votes for Stability,” Asia Times, Sep 02, 2011.
[Publication] “A New Singapore? Politics in the Wake of May GE,” Malaysiakini.com, Aug 31, 2011. (pdf)
[Comments] “Singapore Gets New President after Cliffhanger Poll,” AFP, Aug 27, 2011.
[Comments] “Singapore Presidential Race Goes Down to the Wire,” AFP, Aug 27, 2011.
[Comments] “PM Lee’s Speech Marks New Phase of Engagement: Analysts,” Yahoo! News Singapore, Aug 22, 2011.
[Publication] “People Power in Malaysia: Bersih Rally and Its Aftermath,” East-West Center, Aug 10, 2011. (pdf)
[Comments] “Asia’s Top Women Keep It in the Family — For Now,” AFP, Aug 4, 2011.
[Comments] “Is BN Injecting ‘Voters’ into Sarawak?,” Free Malaysia Today, July 27, 2011.
[Comments] “Singapore as Clean a Society as You Can Find Anywhere, Says Murdoch,” Today Online, July 21, 2011.
[Comments] “Bersih Demonstration Violence Deepens Malaysia Social Divide,” The Chia Post, July 13, 2011.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Protests Put Country at Crossroads,” World Politics Review, July 12, 2011.
[Comments] “Malaysia Protest Lifts Opposition,” The Wall Street Journal, July 11, 2011.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Leader Warned: Reform Elections or Risk Revolution,” The Guardian, July 10, 2011.
[Comments] “Over 1,400 Arrested, Tear Gas Fired in Malaysia Protest,” Reuters, July 09, 2011.
[Comments] “Thai Leader Stalls on Brother’s Return,” The Wall Street Journal, July 07, 2011.
[Publication] “Democracy Strikes Back: Lessons from Thailand,” Malaysiakini.com, July 06, 2011. (pdf)
[Comments] “Better Than Bread and Butter: Singapore’s General Election 2011,” July 05, 2011.
[Comments] “Thai Military Accepts Election Result,” The Wall Street Journal, July 05, 2011.
[Comments] “Malaysian King Makes Rare Thrust Into Politics,” The Wall Street Journal, July 04, 2011.
[Publication] “Soul Searching Singapore’s 2011 General Election,” East-West Center, June 23, 2011.
[Publication] “Five Promising Ideas from PAS’ New Line-Up,” Malaysiakini.com, June 13, 2011. (pdf)
[Comments] “GE Book Offers ‘Instant’ Analysis on Polls,” The Straits Times, June 08, 2011. (pdf)
[Comments] “PAS Post the 57th Muktamar”, Perception, June 07, 2011. (video)
[Comments] “Analysts Publish ‘Voting in Changes’ Shortly After The General Elections,” Lianhe Zao Bao, June 07, 2011. (pdf)
[Publication] “Voting In Change: Politics of Singapore’s 2011 General Election ,” Ethos Books, June 2011.
[Comments] “Singapore Politicians ‘Friend’ Facebook,” TODAYonline.com, June 04, 2011.
[Publication] “Victory of the ‘Erdogans’ Bodes Well for Pakatan,” Malaysiakini.com, June 04, 2011. (pdf)
[Comments] “Islamic Reformists Win Malaysian Party Poll, Change Seen,” Reuters, June 04, 2011.
[Comments] “Merdeka Center Poll Highlights Differences Among Voter Segments,” Yawning Bread, June 03, 2011.
[Comments] “PAS Snubs Umno Call for Union, in Blow to PM,” Malaysiakini.com, June 03, 2011.
[Publication] “Party Polls Will Decide PAS’ Future, Pakatan’s Fate,” Malaysiakini.com, June 02, 2011. (pdf)
[Publication] “Singapore General Election 2011 Public Opinion Poll,” Merdeka Center, June 2011. (pdf)
[Comments] “Early Polls Unlikely as PM Tackles Subsidy Cuts,” Reuters, May 31, 2011. (pdf)
[Comments] “Singapore Patriarch Lee’s Departure Signals Reform,” AFP, May 15, 2011.
[Comments] “Opposition Win Paves Way for Reform,” ABC Online, May 10, 2011.
[Comments] “Bigger Gains For Opposition In Singapore,” The Business Station, May 09, 2011. (mp3)
[Comments] “Singapore Opposition Makes Election Breakthrough,” AFP, May 08, 2011.
[Comments] “S’pore Opposition Makes Historic Gains,” Malaysiakini.com, May 07, 2011.
[Comments] “PRS-SPDP Merger Talks on Hold,” Free Malaysia Today, May 07, 2011.
[Comments] “Crossroads Asia – Singapore Elections,” Voice of America, May 06, 2011. (mp3)
[Comments] “S’pore’s Political Awakening Likely to Impact Johor,” Malaysiakini.com, May 06, 2011. (pdf)
[Publication] “Singapore’s Democratic Opening,” Malaysiakini.com, May 06, 2011. (pdf)
[Comments] “Malaysian Media Row Casts Race Policy in Stark Light,” Wall Street Journal, April 28, 2011.
[Comments] “Singapore Ruling Party Faces Bold Polls Challenge,” AFP, April 27, 2011.
[Comments] “Post-S’wak Polls: Analysts Fear Use of Race Card,” Malaysiakini.com, April 25, 2011.
[Comments] “Voter Swing Highest in Semi Rural Areas,” Free Malaysia Today, April 23, 2011.
[Comments] “Generalisation of S’wak General Elections Should Not Be Made on Demographic Trends Based on Race,” DAP Malysia, April 23, 20011.
[Comments] “Would The Bidayuhs Be Better Represented This Time?,” The Borneo Post, April 23, 2011.
[Publication] “S’wak Polls: Reality Check for Pakatan,” Malaysiakini.com, April 23, 2011.
[Comments] “Political Scientist Breaks Myths of Sarawak Polls,” The Borneo Post, April 22, 2011.
[Publication] “Sweet and Sour Aftermath of S’wak Polls,” Malaysiakini.com, April 21, 2011.
[Comments] “Kit Siang Proposes DAP-SNAP Merger,” Free Malaysia Today, April 19, 2011.
[Publication] “The Myths of S’wak Polls Results,” Malaysiakini.com, April 19, 2011.
[Publication] “Final Countdown in BN ‘Fixed Deposit’ State,” Malaysiakini.com, April 15, 2011.
[Publication] “S’wak Polls Fought and Won in Rural Areas,” Malaysiakini.com, April 13, 2011.
[Publication] “A Sarawak Spring?,” Malaysiakini.com, April 12, 2011.
[Publication] “The Evolution in Wooing Rural Voters,” Malaysiakini.com, March 06, 2011.
[Comments] “Cops, Not Protesters, Are Real Threat to Nation,” Malaysiakini.com, February 27, 2011.
[Publication] “By-elections: Pakatan on the Defensive,” Malaysiakini.com, February 26, 2011. (pdf)
[Publication] “Muddy Waters: Post-Tenang Reflections,” Malaysiakini.com, January 31, 2011. (pdf)
[Publication] “Factors That Will Shape Tomorrow’s Outcome,” Malaysiakini.com, January 29, 2011. (pdf)

2010

[Comments] “Shaking Off a Father’s Political Shadow,” The New York Times, December 23, 2010.
[Comments] “Anwar Ibrahim Suspended From Malaysian Parliament for 6 Months,” Bloomberg, December 16, 2010.
[Comments] “Impact of WikiLeaks on Singapore’s Diplomacy Relations with Neighbouring Countries,” Shin Ming Daily News, December 15, 2010.
[Comments] “By Challenging Law, Malaysian Students Risk Breaking It,” The New York Times, December 06, 2010.
[Comments] “Malaysian Students Want Voices Heard,” The New York Times, December 03, 2010.
[Comments] “PR Looks for Answers to Losses in By-Elections,” The Straits Times, November 06, 2010. (pdf)
[Comments] “Can Pakatan Reverse the Tide?,” Malaysiakini.com, November 06, 2010.
[Publication] “Eight Reasons Why Pakatan Lost,” Malaysiakini.com, November 5, 2010. (pdf)
[Publication] “Buffaloes in the Wild East of Batu Sapi“, Malaysiakini.com, November 4, 2010. (pdf)
[Comments] “Myanmar Elections,” Channel NewsAsia, November 04, 2010. (video)
[Comments] “Malaysia’s BN Wins By-Elections in Sabah, Kelantan,” AFP, November 04, 2010.
[Publication] “Ghosts, Goblins and Goodies in Galas,” Malaysiakini.com, October 30, 2010.
[Publication] “Don’t Dismiss Myanmar’s Election,” The Straits Times, October 30, 2010.
[Comments] “Role for Civilians in Myanmar Welcomed,” UPI, October 28, 2010.
[Comments] “Myanmar Ruler ‘Not Running in Poll’,” Al Jazeera, October 28, 2010.
[Comments] “One Issue Was Constant in Speeches Given at the Ongoing General Assembly of the Most Powerful Party in Malaysia, Umno – Race, Race, Race,” The New Paper, October 22, 2010. (pdf)
[Comments] “US-Asean Summit Got Most Things Right,” The Straits Times, October 04, 2010. (pdf)
[Comments] “Some Silver Lining in the Cloud of Chaos,” Free Malaysia Today, September 30, 2010.
[Comments] “Mas Selamat’s Repatriation Due to Warming of Malaysia-Singapore Relations,” Channel NewAsia, September 24, 2010. (video)
[Comments] “Mas Selamat’s Repatriation Motivated By Malaysia’s Economic Plans,” Channel 8, September 24, 2010. (video)
[Comments] “Strong concern over the standoff in the East China Sea,” Sankei Shimbun, September 23, 2010. (pdf in Japanese)
[Comments] “Malaysia Unveils Massive Investment Plans,” Reuters, September 21, 2010.
[Comments] “Democratic Dreams in Asia: Opportunities and Obstacles,” Socio-Economic and Environmental Research Institute, September, 2010.
[Comments] “Malaysia Tackles National Woes with Ad Campaign,” Los Angeles Times, September 03, 2010.
[Comments] “Philippine Hostage Crisis,” Channel NewsAsia, August 26, 2010. (video)
[Comments] “Drawing on Power of Internet to Attract Younger Members,” Guang Ming Daily, August 15, 2010. (pdf in Mandarin)
[Comments] “64.6% Internet Usage in Malaysia,” China Press, August 15, 2010. (pdf in Mandarin)
[Comments] “Corruption in the Philippines,” MediaCorp, August 5, 2010. (video in Mandarin)
[Comments] “Corruption Among Top Brass in Malaysia,” MediaCorp, August 5, 2010. (video in Mandarin)
[Comments] “Myanmar in Transition?,” Channel NewsAsia, July 29, 2010. (video)
[Comments] “Malaysia Charges Former Top Politician Over Graft,” Reuters, July 29, 2010.
[Comments] “Democracy in Southeast Asia,” CQ Global Researcher, June 2010. (pdf)
[Comments] “Malaysia Muslim Party Reaches Out,” The Walll Street Journal, June 25, 2010. (pdf)
[Publication] “National Power: Internal Challenges Hamper PAS,” Malaysiakini.com, June 16, 2010. (pdf)
[Publication] “PAS Preps Itself for National Power, Malaysiakini.com, June 14, 2010. (pdf)
[Comments] “Non-Muslims Can Run for Polls under PAS Flag,” The Straits Times, June 11, 2010. (pdf)
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Latest 5-year Plan Fails to Impress,” The Financial Times , June 11, 2010.
[Comments] “In Bangkok, an Uneasy Calm, Smoldering Buildings,” Los Angeles Times, May 21, 2010.
[Comments] “Region Shares Underlying Thailand Problems,” Los Angeles Times, May 20, 2010.
[Publication] “Surpising Signals from Sibu,” Malaysiakini.com, May 19, 2010. (pdf)
[Publication] “Sea Change in Sibu,” Malaysiakini.com, May 18, 2010. (pdf)
[Comments] “Opposition Wins Sibu By-election,” The Brunei Times, May 17, 2010.
[Comments] “Malaysian Opposition Wins Key Borneo By-Election,” Reuters, May 16, 2010.
[Publication] “Sibu’s New Political Awakening,” Malaysiakini.com, May 15, 2010. (pdf)
[Publication] “A Town at The Crossroads,” Malaysiakini.com, May 15, 2010. (pdf)
[Comments] “Philippine Elections with Channel 8“, MediaCorp TV, May 13, 2010. (video in Manadarin)
[Comments] “Leadership and The Weaker Sex: Moving Beyond ‘Dual Burdens’, Physical Appearance and Patriarchy,” Knowledge@SMU, May 03, 2010.
[Comments] “Philippine Elections,” Channel NewsAsia, May 03, 2010. (video)
[Publication] “Lost in Hulu: Lessons for Pakatan,” Malaysiakini.com, April 30, 2010. (pdf)
[Publication] “Najib Not Quite The Hulu Conqueror,” Malaysiakini.com, April 29, 2010. (pdf)
[Comments] “Tougher Days Ahead for Ruling Coalition, Opposition,” Inter Press Service, April 28, 2010.
[Comments] “Selangor Victory Brings Lessons to M’sia Ruling Party,” The Brunei Times, April 27, 2010.
[Publication] “Who Won Hulu Selangor?,” Malaysiakini.com, April 27, 2010. (pdf)
[Comments] “Narrow By-Poll Win for M’sian Ruling Party to Give Najib a Boost,” The Brunei Times, April 26, 2010.
[Comments] “REFILE-UPDATE 2-Malaysian Govt Scrapes By in By-Election Win,” Reuters, April 25. 2010.
[Comments] “Najib, Anwar Fight Out Key By-Election,” Reuters, April 25, 2010.
[Publication] “A Very Tight Race,” Malaysiakini.com, April 24, 2010. (pdf)
[Publication] “Hulu S’gor: A Critical Political Litmus Test,” Malaysiakini.com, April 19, 2010. (pdf)
[Comments] “Asean Uurges Thai Parties to Exercise Restraint,” The Brunei Times, April 14, 2010.
[Comments] “Malaysian Opposition Names Heir-Apparent to Fight By-Election,” Radio Australia, April 14, 2010.
[Comments] “Insight Special – Unrest in Thailand,” Channel NewsAsia, April 12, 2010. (video).
[Publication] “The Corrupt Rot Inside: Moving Beyond Legalities,” Freedom House, April 07, 2010.
[Comments] “A Year On, Malaysians Still Await PM’s Reforms,” Reuters, March 31, 2010.
[Comments] “Indonesia Likely to Raise Issue on Myanmar Polls,” The Brunei Times, March 30, 2010.
[Comments] “Religious Tensions Flare in Malaysia,” Los Angeles Times, March 19, 2010.
[Comments] “Will Malaysia’s New Economic Model Work?,” Reuters, March 18, 2010.
[Comments] “Malaysian Government Abandons Reforms to Shore Up Popular Support,” The Jakarta Globe, March 16, 2010.
[Comments] “ANALYSIS-Political Backing for Malaysia Reforms Stalls,” Reuters, March 15, 2010.
[Comments] “Scholars Doubt Myanmar Will See Free, Fair Polls,” The Brunei Times, March 12, 2010.
[Comments] “Malaysia Not to Hike Fuel Prices,” Reuters, March 5, 2010.
[Comments] “Asean Keen to Boost US Ties,” The Brunei Times, March 5, 2010.
[Comments] “Update 2-Malaysia Backs Away from Unpopular Fuel Price Hikes,” Reuters, March 4, 2010.
[Comments] “Mindanao Peace Monitors to Protect Civilians,” The Brunei Times, March 3, 2010.
[Comments] “PKR in Dire Need of Strong No. 2,” FreeMalaysiaToday, March 2, 2010.
[Comments] “Sarawak Elections Could Be in June,” Lianhe Zaobao, February 27, 2010.
[Comments] “Malaysian Politician’s Sodomy Trial Publicizes Taboo Topic,” LA Times, February 26, 20010.
[Comments] “Najib’s Defence Against UMNO – Centralising Power,” New Mandala, Feburary 24, 2010.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Anwar Loses Bid to Throw Out Sodomy Charge (Update1),” Bloomberg, February 17, 2010.
[Comments] “Malaysian PM Threatened with Subpoena,” Financial Times, February 3, 2010.
[Comments] “Malaysian Opposition Leader Anwar on Trial Again,” Reuters, February 2, 2010.
[Comments] “Anwar Ibrahim Sodomy Trial Poses Key Test for Malaysia Courts,” The Christian Science Monitor, February 2, 2010.
[Comments] “Anwar Threatens to Subpoena Malaysia PM,” Financial Times, February 2, 2010.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Anwar Faces Career-Breaking Sodomy Trial,” AFP, February 1, 2010.
[Publication] “Democracy and Islamic Parties: Opportunities and Challenges,” The Doha Network, February 2010. (pdf)
[Comments] “Churches Bear Brunt of Anger in Malaysia,” National Catholic Register, January 13, 2010.
[Comments] “Churches Firebombed in Malaysia,” Deutsche Welle, January 8, 2010. (podcast)
[Comments] “Malaysian Muslims Rally After Church Attacks,” Reuters, January 8, 2010.
[Comments] “Plea for Suu Kyi Inclusion in Myanmar Poll Process,” The Brunei Times, January 6, 2010.

2009

[Comments] “US Official Meets with Suu Kyi in Myanmar,” Global Times, December 10, 2009.
[Comments] “The Problem of Political Financing,” The Nut Graph, December 1, 2009.
[Comments] “Release Suu Kyi, Obama tells Myanmar PM,” AFP, November 15, 2009.
[Comments] “Obama Meets with Friends, Foes in Southeast Asia Summit,” AFP, November 15, 2009.
[Comments] “Obama May Miss The Voice of Southeast Asia,” My Paper, November 12, 2009. (pdf)
[Comments] “Indonesia Has Demilitarization Lessons For Its Neighbors, Experts Say,” Jakarta Globe, November 11, 2009.
[Comments] “US Envoys Meets Myanmar’s Suu Kyi,” Al Jazeera, November 4, 2009.
[Publication] “Don’t Dismiss Myanmar’s Election,” The Straits Times, October 30, 2010.
[Comments] “China Pledges New Era of ASEAN Ties after Summit,” The Brueni Times, October 28, 2009. (pdf)
[Comments] “As ASEAN Dithers, the US Circles,” Asia Times, October 28, 2009.
[Comments] “Asian EU-style Bloc Not Just a Dream,” AFP, October 25, 2009.
[Comments] “Asia Lets Myanmar Off Hook over Suu Kyi Again,” AFP, October 25, 2009.
[Comments] “ASEAN Leaders to Launch ‘Historic’ Human Rights Body,” AFP, October 23, 2009.
[Comments] “Criticism as Asian Leaders Launch Rights Watchdog,” AFP, October 23, 2009.
[Comments] “Asian Summit to Tackle Economic Crisis,” AFP, October 22, 2009.
[Comments] “Asian Leaders to Discuss Economic Ties, Disasters,” AFP, October 18, 2009.
[Comments] “Najib Failing to Win Back Voters,” Reuters, October 8, 2009.
[Comments] “Thaw in US-Burma Ties,” The Straits Times (Singapore), October 6, 2009.
[Comments] “Brunei Prince’s Homecoming May Signal End of Family Feud,” AFP, September 27, 2009.
[Publication] “Ode to Sin Chew,” MySinChew.com, September 20, 2009.
[Comments] “Malaysia Opposition Wins Crucial Seat in By-Election,” Dow Jones Newswires, August 26, 2009.
[Comments] “Hungry Ghosts in Permatang Pasir,” Mayalsiakini.com, August 26, 2009. (pdf)
[Comments] “UMNO Plays Race Card, And Unsettles Many,” The Straits Times (Singapore), August 21, 2009.
[Comments] “Jim Webb -The Unlikely Politician,” The Straits Times (Singapore), August 20, 2009.
[Comments] “Good First Step, But Don’t Get Hopes Up Yet,” The Straits Times (Singapore), August 20, 2009.
[Comments] “Myanmar Frustrates ASEAN,” AFP, August 13, 2009.
[Comments] “Mixed Reviews for PM,” Malay Mail, August 13, 200
[Comments] “Editor Wagers a Month’s Pay That PM Will Repeal Restrictive PPPA,” The Sun (Malaysia), August 13, 2009.
[Comments] “BN Will Perform Better If Elections Are Called Now,” The Star (Malaysia), August 13, 2009. (pdf)
[Comments] “Washington to Ink SE Asia Pact With Eye on China,” AFP, July 21, 2009.
[Comments] “Myanmar Junta Braces for Pressure,” The Manila Times, July 20, 2009.
[Comments] “Jakarta Bombings Loom over Meet,” TODAY (Singapore), July 20, 2009. (pdf)
[Comments] “Much Ado About Nasharudin,” The Star (Malaysia), June 8, 2009.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Islamists Pick Conservative for Top Post,” Reuters, June 6, 2009.
[Comments] “Myanmar Overshadows ASEAN,” AFP, June 1, 2009.
[Comments] “Najib Takes a Brick From the Wall,” Asia Times, May 1, 2009.
[Comments] “Asia’s Rating: A for Style, B for Content,” The Straits Times, April 30, 2009.
[Comments] “Blogosphere of Influence: Internet Press Freedom in Malaysia,” CIMA-NED, April 21, 2009.
[Publication] “Najib’s Disappointing Start,” The Guardian, April 14, 2009.
[Comments] “Asian Fight Against Crisis Tumbles,” AFP, April 13, 2009.
[Comments] “Scrapped Summit Seen as Lost Chance to Tackle Crisis,” Phnom Penh Post, April 13, 2009.
[Comments] “Summit Mess Sets Back Asian Fight vs Crisis,” AFP, April 12, 2009.
[Publication] “Pakatan’s Rising Hills, Najib’s Declining Slope,” Malaysiakini.com, April 8, 2009.
[Publication] “‘B-Day’: Tests for Najib and Anwar,” Malaysiakini.com, April 6, 2009.
[Comments] “Change, Continuity, or Criss? Malaysia at A Crossroads,” EastWestCenter.org, March 27, 2009.
[Comments] “SE Asia in ‘Economic Denial’ on Crisis Effects,” AFP, March 02, 2009.
[Comments] “ASEAN Rights Push Back Over Myanmar,” ABS-CBNNews.com, March 01, 2009.
[Comments] “ASEAN Under Spotlight During Crises,” AFP, February 24, 2009.
[Publication] “The Political Rape of Elizabeth Wong,” Malaysiakini.com, February 18, 2009.
[Comments] “Malaysia Opposition Reels After Defections,” Reuters, Februrary 8, 2009.
[Comments] “Najib Faces Political Reform Task,” Reuters, January 28, 2009.
[Comments] “PAS Claims Victory,” The Straits Times (Singapore), January 17, 2009.
[Comments] “Malaysia Islamists in Decisive By-Election Win,” elEconomista.es, January 17, 2009.
[Comments] “Freedom House Stresses Safeguarding of Democracy,” Taipei Times, January 14, 2009.
[Comments] “Global Freedom Fell in 2008 Amid Crackdowns, Rights Group Says,” Bloomberg, January 13, 2009.

2008

[Publication] “Malaysia’s Democratic Pause,” OpenDemocracy.net, October 28, 2008
[Comments] “Malaysian Prime Minister Announces Resignation,” The New York Times, October 8, 2008.
[Comments] “Political Turmoil in Malaysia,” Council on Foreign Relations, September 30, 2008. (podcast)
[Comments] “Unrest in Malaysia, Thailand,” Washington Times, September 26, 2008.
[Comments] “Internal Party Trouble for Malaysia’s PM,” Australian Broadcasting Corporation , September 24, 2008.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Anwar Faces Formidable Challenges,” Kuwait Times, September 18, 2008.
[Publication] “Mr. Abdullah’s Economic Reckoning,” The Wall Street Journal, September 18, 2008.
[Comments] “Political Change May Be Afoot in Malaysia,” Chicago Public Radio, September 17, 2008. (podcast)
[Publication] “Legacy of Engagement in Southeast Asia,” ISEAS Publications, September 2008.
[Comments] “The Moment,” TIME Magazine, August 28, 2008.
[Comments] “Sodomy and the Backlash,” The Economist, August 28, 2008. (pdf)
[Comments] “Islamist Endorsement Edges Anwar Closer to Power,” Democracy Digest, August 27, 2008.
[Comments] “Anwar’s Win, Badawi’s Loss,” Australian Broadcasting Corporation , August 27, 2008.
[Comments] “Leader of Opposition Wins Seat in Malaysia,” The New York Times, August 26, 2008.
[Comments] “Anwar Bid for Power Boosted by Malaysian Election Win,” AFP, August 26, 2008.
[Comments] “Malaysia’s Anwar Set to Win Poll After Grueling Fight,” Reuters, August 25, 2008.
[Publication] “Malaysia’s High Stakes Election” Guardian Comment is Free, August 22, 2008.
[Publication] “Malaysia’s Political Quagmire,” OpenDemocracy.Net, July 22, 2008.
[Publication] “Nargis Cyclone Aftermath – Hope Survives,” Malaysiakini.com, June 12, 2008. (pdf)
[Comments] “Why Is Myanmar Resisting Aid?,” NPR.org, May 8, 2008. (podcast)
[Comments] “How to Send Aid to Myanmar,” NPR.org, May 6, 2008. (podcast with transcript)
[Publication] “Burma’s Burden,”The Guardian, May 6, 2008.
[Comments] “Face to Frace: Dr Bridget Welsh,” Malaysia Today, April 7, 2008.
[Publication] “Election Post-Mortem: Top 10 factors,” Malaysiakini.com, March 12, 2008.
[Publication] “Malaysia’s Democratic Opening,” OpenDemocracy.Net, March 11, 2008.
[Comments] “Polls Deal Stunning Rebuke to Malaysia Coalition,” AFP, March 7, 2008.
[Publication] “Muslim Professional Associations and Politics in Southeast Asia,” NBR, March 2008.

2007

[Comments] Malyasian Protest Crackdown May Delay Poll Plan,” Reuters, December 21, 2007.
[Publication] “Malaysia’s November 2007 Protests: Challenge to Legitimacy,” Asia Pacific Bulletin, December 21, 2007
[Comments] “Malysians Count on PM, Military,” New Straits Times (Malaysia), December 13, 2007.
[Publication] “Democracy Decays in the Philippines,” Guardian Unlimited, November 30, 2007.
[Comments] “The United States Proposes Trade Sanctions on Myanmar,” The China Post, October 19, 2007.
[Comments] “US Proposes Banking, Gem Trade Sanctions on Myanmar,” AFP, October 18, 2007.
[Publication] “Crisis in Burma: Can the U.S. Bring About a Peaceful Resolution?,” United States House of Representatives, October 17, 2007.
[Comments] “Senate Panel Studies New Ways to Press Myanmar,” Reuters, October 11, 2007.
[Comments] “Panel Discussion on Burma’s Saffron Revolution“, Johns Hopkins University SAIS, C-SPAN, October 11, 2007.
[Comments] “Malaysian Growth Model Hits Up Against Its Limits“, Daily Times (Pakistan), October 10, 2007.
[Comments] “Myanmar Wants ‘Smooth Relations’ With Suu Kyi,” NPR.org, October 9, 2007. (podcast with transcript)
[Comments] “Three Groups Oppose Myanmar’s Government,” NPR’s Morning Edition, October 9, 2007. (podcast)
[Publication] “An International Crisis,” Guardian Unlimited, September 28, 2007.
[Comments] “Defying Burma’s Military Rulers,” by Gary Thomas, Voice of America, Washington, D.C., September 27, 2007.
[Comments] “Protests in Myanmar Draw International Reaction,” PBS’s The NewsHour, September 25, 2007.
[Publication] “Sticky Weather in Kelantan,” Malaysiakini.com, June 11, 2007.
[Publication] “Malaysia at 50: Midlife Crisis Ahead?,” Current History, April, 2007.

2006

[Publication] “Damage Assessment,” TIME Asia, September 25, 2006.
[Publication] “Sarawak at the Crossroads,” Malaysiakini.com, May 25, 2006.
[Publication] “It’s the System, Stupid,” TIME Asia, April 17, 2006.

2005

[Publication] “Higher Education Crisis Deepening?,” Malaysiakini.com, August 10, 2005.
[Publication] “Winds of Change in PAS?,” Malaysiakini.com, June 16, 2005.
[Publication] “Higher Education in Crisis,” Malaysiakini.com, May 20, 2005.

2004

[Comments] “In Malaysia, ‘Islamic civilization’ is Promoted,” USA Today, November 3, 2004.