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Articles / 15.07.2026

BN’s Johor rout and coalition realities: Results analysis – Part 1

Harapan walked away severely wounded, while PN was wiped out....

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Articles / 31.07.2025

Seeking contract extension: A time of political inflection Part 1

Key challenge for Anwar and government shifts from survival to continuation....

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Articles / 25.05.2025

PKR polls Part 2: A weakened party

Nurul Izzah's win signals progress but exposes deep internal rifts, reform challenges....

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Articles / 22.05.2025

PKR polls Part 1: Hard choices for the party

PKR party polls will determine the path of reform and democratic governance ahead....

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Articles / 09.07.2024

Sungai Bakap Part 2: Anwar govt bogged down

A serious and growing trust deficit in Madani govt....

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Articles / 23.06.2024

Sg Bakap Part 1: Still running green?

Harapan's reliance on older voters doesn't show promise of future victory....

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Articles / 21.04.2024

PKR marks its silver jubilee

A look at the party's successes, strains in the last 25 years....

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Articles / 29.11.2023

On hold: A year of Anwar – Part 2

While public institutions have strengthened, race relations are deteriorating....

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Articles / 21.09.2023

Beginning of the End of Reformasi? Malaysia’s August 2023 State Polls

In this ADRN Issue Briefing, Dr. Bridget Welsh summarizes the results Malaysia's recent state elections and its implications....

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Articles / 30.06.2023

Muda makes a democratic move?

This could be a break from the tiresome politics of Malaysia....

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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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