Back to the past? Preliminary voting analysis of Johor polls
March 13, 2022
The situation in the Johor polls remains competitive and fluid.
Parliament
A new Malay protector? PN nips at Umno’s heels
March 13, 2022
Perikatan Nasional will fall short, but it has made gains on the Malay ground.
Lost in Johor: A haunted campaign
March 10, 2022
All parties in the Johor polls are being haunted by their ghosts – some still alive and kicking.
Uncertain transformation: Malaysia’s first ‘youth’ election
March 9, 2022
Malaysia’s young people are more optimistic and hopeful than older Malaysians, believing in the country and themselves. There is a louder clarion call from youth for politicians to ‘get real’ – to solve problems and deliver better governance.
Power of women in Johor elections
March 7, 2022
Women are half the electorate in Johor, more than half in 25 seats
Bridget Welsh
Bridget Welsh is currently Honorary Research Associate with the University of Nottingham Asia Research Institute Malaysia (UoNARI-M) based in Kuala Lumpur. She is also a Senior Research Associate of the Hu Feng Center for East Asia Democratic Studies of National Taiwan University and a Senior Associate Fellow of The Habibie Center. She specializes in Southeast Asian politics, with a focus on Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Indonesia. She is committed to fostering engagement, mutual understanding and empowerment.