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[Publication] “Kimanis – an Umno revival?,” malaysiakini.com, 21 Jan, 2020.

[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)
[Podcast] “The Road Forward for Pakatan After Tanjung Piai,” BFM Radio, Nov 19, 2019.
[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.
[Podcast] “A Look at the Tanjung Piai Candidates,” BFM Radio, Oct 30, 2019.
[Publication] “The Risks of a ‘Backdoor’ Government,” malaysiakini.com, Oct 29, 2019.
[Podcast] “What Makes an Effective Opposition?,” BFM Radio, Oct 24, 2019.
[Podcast] “What is Impeachment?,” BFM Radio, Sep 25, 2019.
[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.
[Podcast] “Monarchies of Southeast Asia,” ABC.net, Jun 09, 2019.
[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)

[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.
[Podcast] “A New Malaysia? #3: Reform Roadblocks with Bridget Welsh & Shamsul AB,” New Mandala, Aug 16, 2018.
[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.
[Podcast] ” Malaysia: 2018 Political Update with Bridget Welsh,” Sydney Southeast Asian Centre, Jul 13, 2018.
[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.
[Podcast] “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.
[Podcast] “GE14: Will Najib Do the Right Thing,” BFM Radio, May 10, 2018.
[Podcast] “GE14: Patience Running Out,” BFM Radio, May 10, 2018.
[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.
[Podcast] “GE14: What’s at Stake in East Malaysia? (Part 2),” BFM Radio, May 9, 2018.
[Podcast] “GE14: What Are BN’s Chances?,” BFM Radio, May 9, 2018.
[Podcast] “GE14: Voter Sentiment,” BFM Radio, May 9, 2018.
[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.
[Podcast] “GE14 – East Coast’s Unique Dynamics,” BFM Radio, May 07, 2018.
[Podcast] “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)
[Podcast] “Dissolving UMNO? Umm…No,” BFM Radio, Apr 27, 2018.
[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.
[Podcast] “Dr M Contests in Langkawi Seat,” BFM Radio, Apr 17, 2018.
[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.
[Podcast] “No Picture (of Mahathir) Please!,” BFM Radio, Apr 05, 2018.
[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.
[Podcast] “Of Ethnicity, Nationality, Detergents, Loneliness and a ‘Dictator’,” BFM Radio, Jan 17, 2018.
[Podcast] “Chedet Confesses,” BFM Radio, Jan 18, 2018.

[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.
[Podcast] “Singapore at the Polls, BFM.my, Sep 10, 2015.
[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.
[Podcast] “How Now, Anwar?,” BFM 89.9, Feb 11, 2015.
[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.

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