Kingmakers: Will Sabah and Sarawak decide the polls?
Sabah and Sarawak once more hold the key to the various sides’ chances of victory in the coming polls. But what exactly do they want for themselves? Political analyst Professor James Ctakes a look at the sitch in the East.
Harapan’s tactics, coalition fancies and DPMs
It’s election season! To help you keep track of GE15 (and of your sanity!), each week, BTL will be rounding up and distilling key election news, issues and insights, along with all the thrills, spills and tantrums.
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.
Songs of a Nation: Jimmy Boyle and the Music of Malaysia
As we celebrate 59 years of nationhood, Between The Lines’s Edward Gomez charts the often overlooked story of composer Jimmy Boyle, our music past and present, and what makes a tune truly Malaysian.
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.
Hangrier and hangrier: Malaysia’s food crisis goes from bad to worse
With so much emphasis placed on agriculture over the years, Malaysia was supposed to have been ready to handle any food security issue. It wasn’t. Ushar Daniele investigates the current crisis; the complaints, the fears and what can be done to turn things around.
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.
Left Behind: An Uneven Economic Recovery
Malaysia’s borders have reopened and the economy is apparently back on track. But it appears that not every sector of society is recovering at the same rate. DR BRIDGET WELSH untangles recent studies by local experts and the World Bank, and shines the light on those being left behind.
PKR Polls 2022: Not All About Anwar
The PKR leadership elections is finally over and while not yet official, results indicate the party’s ready for a reformasi of its own. Dr Bridget Welsh zeroes in on what the polls results mean, especially for party president Anwar Ibrahim and his loosening hold on power.