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Articles / 26.08.2023

Malaysia: A Time of Political Contradictions

Malaysia’s latest electoral test reveals a country torn between old authoritarian instincts, imbued with ethno-religious undercurrents, and aspirations for a thriving modern democracy – which tendency will triumph is yet to be determined...

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Articles / 16.08.2023

Anwar must listen to Malaysia’s voters

After election rebuke, prime minister must attend to structural issues...

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Articles / 14.08.2023

A (still) divided electorate – Reflections on polls outcome: Part 2

Ethnic voting findings point to a serious concern for Malaysia’s national unity....

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Articles / 13.08.2023

Half cup vote? Reflections on state polls outcome: Part 1

The biggest early test for Anwar’s government is over....

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Articles / 06.08.2023

The state polls campaign, one week on

The federal governing coalition seems on the defensive while PN attacks....

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Articles / 22.07.2023

Will Umno be wiped out in the state elections?

Already in its weakest state, things are not looking good for Umno....

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Articles / 18.07.2023

State polls: Federal split factor

Sanusi’s arrest sheds light on relationship between state and federal governments....

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Articles / 15.07.2023

State polls: Important Indian vote

The often ignored community can make a difference in 4 states....

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Articles / 12.07.2023

Electoral lay of the land: Pre-nomination scenarios

Bridget dissects 3 scenarios which may decide six state elections outcome....

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Articles / 09.06.2023

Upcoming ‘mega’ state polls will be ‘different’

No question there will be surprises and unexpected defeats....

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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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