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Video / 21.10.2022

Monsoon and voter apathy threatens turnout for Malaysian election

Malaysia has announced it will hold a general election on November 19, attempting to end years of political instability. However, voter apathy and the ongoing monsoon season is expected to impact voter turnout. Dr. Bridget Welsh says voters will be "spoiled for choice" if they turn out with multiple coalitions...

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Articles / 16.10.2022

By Hook or by Crook? Umno’s Early GE15 Miscalculations

After months of Umno applying pressure, Malaysia’s PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob finally dissolves Parliament. But is triggering snap polls really the power move Umno thinks it is? Perhaps not....

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Video / 10.10.2022

Consider This : GE15 (Part 1) – PM Dissolves Parliament, Calls Snap Polls

The announcement of the dissolution of Parliament today paves the way for GE15 to be held within 60 days, which is nine months earlier than the end of the full term. What can we expect at the starting blocks of GE15?...

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Articles / 25.09.2022

By the numbers: PKR vs Muda

In this piece, Dr. Bridget Welsh analyses PKR and Muda's electoral performances in the Johor State Election. ...

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Articles / 24.05.2022

Umno’s Ismail Sabri Dilemma

Umno's GE15 PM choice may have weakened its electoral chances....

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Articles / 03.04.2022

Post-Johor projection: Who could win GE15?

Malaysia is in politicking mode, with politicians focused on their own fortunes...

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Bridget Welsh
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Bridget Welsh is currently Honorary Research Associate with the University of Nottingham Asia Research Institute Malaysia (UoNARI-M) based in Kuala Lumpur. She is 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.

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