Articles / 18.11.2022
Looking ahead: Rethinking stability in GE15
Instability can be seen in internal coalition cohesion, identity politics, among others....
Approaching GE15, Harapan and PN seem to have gained momentum, unlike Umno....
Articles / 27.10.2022
Retaking the Felda Malay heartland
On the road to GE15, this piece looks at support in Felda areas, where Umno's hold on its traditional vote bank is more tenuous than before. ...
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....
Articles / 04.09.2022
A Leader Less Umno
While many celebrate the jailing of Najib Razak, the 1st former Malaysian prime minister to be imprisoned, as proof of judiciary independence and long-awaited justice, not everyone’s happy. Dr. Bridget Welsh looks at how Umno continues to support its convicted former leader and how the court decision affects internal power...
Articles / 21.08.2022
Power of surprise? One year for PM Ismail Sabri
Malaysia’s “accidental” prime minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, has reached the one-year milestone. Dr. Bridget Welsh discusses how his tenure has fared so far....
21st August marks the end of Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's first year as Malaysia's 9th Prime Minister. Dr. Bridget Welsh joins host Melisa Idris and Ibrahim Suffian (Merdeka Center) on Consider This to discuss how his tenure has fared so far....
Articles / 11.07.2022
The Heat is On for Umno
Umno's power struggles and cracks within Umno’s leadership spilleth over as election fever mounts. Who will get burnt? Dr Bridget Welsh writes....
Articles / 24.05.2022
Umno’s Ismail Sabri Dilemma
Umno's GE15 PM choice may have weakened its electoral chances....