Umno Party Polls: Zahid and the Golkarisation of Umno?
Internal Umno polls have come and gone and it certainly looks good for party big boss Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. But is it equally good for Umno itself? Dr Bridget Welsh writes.
PMX at 100 Days: Anwar Out of the Gate
3-plus months is perhaps not enough time to gauge the performance of his government. Yet, the Anwar administration has hit some positive, negative and iffy notes. Dr Bridget Welsh analyses Anwar Ibrahim’s 1st 100 days as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister.
Slash and Burn: A look at Anwar’s trimming of MP funds
Putrajaya’s sudden news that it’ll be snipping off a huge chunk of funds meant for use in MPs’ constituencies, to save money, shocked many. Political analyst Dr Bridget Welsh considers if this could end up costing us in other ways.
A Testing Year: Where to Malaysia in 2023?
It’s 2023. So what comes next for the new coalition government under Anwar Ibrahim, which has already inherited a bruised economy, scheming enemies and disillusioned voters? Political analyst Dr Bridget Welsh writes.
Democracy Protected: Is there unity in disunity?
Malaysia’s moving forward with its own brand of “unity government”. Noted political analyst Dr Bridget Welsh looks at whether all forces can find common ground for the common good, or remain as divided as water and oil.
GE15: Democracy Unexpected
It’s been a week since the mother of all polls and Malaysia has a new prime minister. But questions remain over the polarising election results. Noted political analyst Dr Bridget Welsh looks at Perikatan Nasional’s rise, Umno’s defeat, PH’s performance, and what it all means for Malaysian politics.
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, argues political analyst Dr Bridget Welsh.
A Leader Less Umno
While many celebrate the jailing of Najib Razak, not everyone’s happy. Political analyst Dr Bridget Welsh looks at how Umno continues to support its convicted former leader and how the court decision affects internal power struggles.
Against the Odds: Malaysia’s Stronger Parliament
Amid upheaval and uncertainty, political analyst Dr Bridget Welsh argues that Malaysia’s Parliament has notched a number of important firsts. But can this period of democratic maturity last, and for how long?
The Heat is On for Umno
Malaysia’s political landscape, always interesting, sizzles even more. Power struggles and cracks within Umno’s leadership spilleth over as the opposition bickers and national election fever mounts.Dr Bridget Welsh examines the Umno heatwave that’s affecting the nation.