Articles / 06.08.2023
The state polls campaign, one week on
The federal governing coalition seems on the defensive while PN attacks....
Articles / 31.07.2023
State polls candidates: Playing it safe?
Voters seem to be getting more of the same from contesting parties....
Articles / 25.07.2023
State polls: Security force and their votes
BN can no longer rely on security forces as its vote bank....
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....
Articles / 15.07.2023
State polls: Important Indian vote
The often ignored community can make a difference in 4 states....
Bridget dissects 3 scenarios which may decide six state elections outcome....
Articles / 09.06.2023
Upcoming ‘mega’ state polls will be ‘different’
No question there will be surprises and unexpected defeats....
Articles / 13.05.2023
Rise of Neo-Malay Ethnonationalism
Proclamations on religion and ethnonationalism are being made, with the tension dialled up to 11. But amid reports of attempts to destabilise the current government, the bigger issue is that the challenges faced by the Malay community and Malaysia remain unaddressed....
Articles / 10.05.2023
Malaysia Baharu: Five Years On
The historic May 9, 2018, election saw the fall of BN, which had ruled for over 6 decades. Yet “New Malaysia” turned out to be far different than many imagined. Dr Bridget Welsh reflects on Malaysia’s journey over the last 5 years....
Since Najib, Umno/BN eroded its lower-income voter base....