The ‘Anything but PAS’ Movement
COLUMN | With all-important state polls on the horizon, political analyst Bridget Welsh looks at the rise of PAS, evolving opposition towards the Islamist party, and what this could mean for national politics.
Love and Resilience: Stories from Queer Indian Malaysians
Discriminated against within an already disenfranchised community, many queer Indian Malaysians struggle just to live day-to-day lives. Ilaiya Barathi Panneerselvam speaks to several individuals. This is their story.
Rise of Neo-Malay Ethnonationalism
Forces appear to be using proclamations on race and religion to dial the tension up to 11 and destabilise, divide and shape the country. But to what end? Political analyst Dr Bridget Welsh writes.
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.
What the future holds: Sabah’s custodians of the forests between land and sea
Writer Emily Ding speaks with fisherfolk along Sabah’s Lower Kinabatangan-Segama Wetlands on climate change, the link between the communities there and Malaysia’s mangrove forest, and why it needs preserving.
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.
The Horror Story behind Malaysian Film Censorship
Controversial from almost the second its trailer was released, Pulau, released in cinemas on March 9, is still being debated In fact, the arguments on censorship and moral policing have gotten even louder.
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.