Bridget Welsh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Political Science
School of Social Sciences,
Singapore Management University


News and Publications 

 

2012

[Publication] "Malaysia’s Politics Post-Anwar Ibrahim," East Asia Forum, Feb 08, 2012.

[Comments] "Corruption, Broken Trains, Floods in the City: This is Singapore?," Reuters, Feb 06, 2012.

[Comments] "Singapore Faces  Growing Pains as Setbacks Pile Up," Reuters, Feb 05, 2012. 

[Comments] "CPIB Probe Pivotal in Demonstrating Trustworthiness of Gov’t," Yahoo, Jan 26, 2012.

[Publication] "Myanmar's Road to Democracy," The Straits Times, Jan 17, 2012. (pdf)

[Comments] "Myanmar Frees Hundreds of Political Prisoners," Al Jazeera, Jan 13, 2012.

[Comments] "World Won’t Wait for Malaysia to Catch up, Says Bloomberg Columnist," The Malaysian Insider, Jan 11, 2012.

[Comments] "There’s Still the Sex Video Issue," Free Malaysia Today, Jan 10, 2012.

[Comments] "Anwar Verdict Resets Malaysian Politics," Asia Times Online, Jan 10, 2012.

[Comments] "After Acquittal, Malaysian Political Icon Looks to Poll," The Wall Street Journal, Jan 10, 2012.

[Comments] "Acquittal Poses New Challenge for Anwar," AFP, Jan 10, 2012.

[Publication] "Malaysia's Moment of Sanity," The Wall Street Journal, Jan 09, 2012.

[Comments] "Anwar’s Victory Belongs to Najib," Free Malaysia Today, Jan 09, 2012.

[Comments] "Anwar Is Acquitted in Malaysia Sodomy Trial," The Wall Street Journal, Jan 09, 2012.

[Comments] "Anwar Ibrahim Sodomy Charge Dismissed by Malaysian Judge," The Guardian, Jan 09, 2012.

[Comments] "Anwar Acquitted by Malaysian court," Financial Times, Jan 09, 2012.

[Comments] "SMRT Boss' Resignation Comes Amid Pressure for Greater Accountability," The Straits Times, Jan 07, 2012.

[Comments] "Proposed Salary Cuts Deeper Than Expected: Analysts," Yahoo, Jan 05, 2012.

[Comments] "Singapore Leaders, Among Globe's Best Paid, Brace for Cuts," The Wall Street Journal, Jan 04, 2012.

 

   

2011

[Publication] "Democracy is Shining in the Dark," Malaysiakini.com, Dec 31, 2011. (pdf)

[Comments] "Signs Point to Earlier KL Election," The Straits Times, Dec 14, 2011.

[Comments] "Small Triumphs for Asian Democracy in 2011," AFP, Dec 11, 2011.

[Comments] "Thailand Sentences American to Prison for Insulting King,"  LA Times, Dec 09, 2011.

[Comments] "Political Branding Just Rhetoric," Free Malaysia Today, Dec 08, 2011.

[Comments] "Fulfilling Thuy's Dream," Tuổi Trẻ Online, Dec 06, 2011.

[Comments] "Half Century and Struggling," The Star, Dec 02, 2011.

[Comments] "Getting Myanmar to Halt Missile Technology Purchases from N. Korea is a Priority for Secretary Clinton," The Bellingham Herald, Nov 30, 2011.

[Comments] "Hillary Clinton's Myanmar Trip Marks Significant Shift in Policy," LA Times, Nov 30, 2011.

[Comments] "Najib Budgets for Malaysian Election," Financial Times, Oct 07, 2011.

[Comments] "Poll Questions Social Media’s Influence in Singapore Politics," The Wall Street Journal, Oct 06, 2011.

[Comments] "Political Winds Force Malaysian Democratic Reforms," Channel NewsAsia, Sep 22, 2011.

[Comments] "Najib Punts on Legal Change," Asia Times, Sep 17, 2011. 

[Comments] "Malaysia Prime Minister Promises to Scrap Tough Security Laws," The Guardian, Sep 16, 2011.

[Comments] "Malaysia PM Scraps Security Laws, Announces Freer Press," Reuters, Sep 15, 2011.

[Comments] "Najib's Speech Could Open Door to Malaysia Reforms," The Wall Street Journal, Sep 15, 2011.

[Comments] "Analysis: Religious Tensions Simmer in Malaysia," Reuters, Sep 10, 2011.

[Comments] "In Malaysia, Freedom of the (Virtual) Press," The New York Times, Sep 08, 2011.

[Comments] "Singapore Votes for Stability," Asia Times, Sep 02, 2011.

[Publication] "A New Singapore? Politics in the Wake of May GE," Malaysiakini.com, Aug 31, 2011. (pdf)

[Comments] "Singapore Gets New President after Cliffhanger Poll," AFP, Aug 27, 2011.

[Comments] "Singapore Presidential Race Goes Down to the Wire," AFP, Aug 27, 2011.

[Publication] "PM Lee’s Speech Marks New Phase of Engagement: Analysts," Yahoo! News Singapore, Aug 22, 2011.

[Publication] "People Power in Malaysia: Bersih Rally and Its Aftermath," East-West Center, Aug 10, 2011. (pdf)

[Comments] "Asia's Top Women Keep It in the Family -- For Now," AFP, Aug 4, 2011.

[Comments] "Is BN Injecting 'Voters' into Sarawak?," Free Malaysia Today, July 27, 2011.

[Comments] "Singapore as Clean a Society as You Can Find Anywhere, Says Murdoch," Today Online, July 21, 2011.

[Comments] "Bersih Demonstration Violence Deepens Malaysia Social Divide," The Chia Post, July 13, 2011.

[Comments] "Malaysia's Protests Put Country at Crossroads," World Politics Review, July 12, 2011.

[Comments] "Malaysia Protest Lifts Opposition," The Wall Street Journal, July 11, 2011.

[Comments] "Malaysia's Leader Warned: Reform Elections or Risk Revolution," The Guardian, July 10, 2011.

[Comments] "Over 1,400 Arrested, Tear Gas Fired in Malaysia Protest," Reuters, July 09, 2011.

[Comments] "Thai Leader Stalls on Brother's Return," The Wall Street Journal, July 07, 2011.

[Publication] "Democracy Strikes Back: Lessons from Thailand," Malaysiakini.com, July 06, 2011. (pdf)

[Comments] "Better Than Bread and Butter: Singapore’s General Election 2011," July 05, 2011.

[Comments] "Thai Military Accepts Election Result," The Wall Street Journal, July 05, 2011.

[Comments] "Malaysian King Makes Rare Thrust Into Politics," The Wall Street Journal, July 04, 2011.

[Publication] "Soul Searching Singapore's 2011 General Election," East-West Center, June 23, 2011. (pdf)

[Publication] "Five Promising Ideas from PAS' New Line-Up," Malaysiakini.com, June 13, 2011. (pdf)

[Comments] "GE Book Offers 'Instant' Analysis on Polls," The Straits Times, June 08, 2011. (pdf)

[Comments] "PAS Post the 57th Muktamar", Perception, June 07, 2011. (video)

[Comments] "Analysts Publish 'Voting in Changes' Shortly After The General Elections," Lianhe Zao Bao, June 07, 2011. (pdf)

[Publication] "Voting In Change: Politics of Singapore’s 2011 General Election ," Ethos Books, June 2011.

[Comments] "Singapore Politicians 'Friend' Facebook," TODAYonline.com, June 04, 2011.

[Publication] "Victory of the ‘Erdogans’ Bodes Well for Pakatan," Malaysiakini.com, June 04, 2011. (pdf)

[Comments] "Islamic Reformists Win Malaysian Party Poll, Change Seen," Reuters, June 04, 2011.

[Comments] "Merdeka Center Poll Highlights Differences Among Voter Segments," Yawning Bread, June 03, 2011.

[Comments] "PAS Snubs Umno Call for Union, in Blow to PM," Malaysiakini.com, June 03, 2011.

[Publication] "Party Polls Will Decide PAS' Future, Pakatan's Fate," Malaysiakini.com, June 02, 2011. (pdf)

[Publication] "Singapore General Election 2011 Public Opinion Poll," Merdeka Center, June 2011. (pdf)

[Comments] "Early Polls Unlikely as PM Tackles Subsidy Cuts," Reuters, May 31, 2011. (pdf)

[Comments] "Singapore Patriarch Lee's Departure Signals Reform," AFP, May 15, 2011.

[Comments] "Opposition Win Paves Way for Reform," ABC Online, May 10, 2011. 

[Comments] "Bigger Gains For Opposition In Singapore," The Business Station, May 09, 2011. (mp3)

[Comments] "Singapore Opposition Makes Election Breakthrough," AFP, May 08, 2011. 

[Comments] "S'pore Opposition Makes Historic Gains," Malaysiakini.com, May 07, 2011. 

[Comments] "PRS-SPDP Merger Talks on Hold," Free Malaysia Today, May 07, 2011.

[Comments] "Crossroads Asia - Singapore Elections," Voice of America, May 06, 2011. (mp3)

[Comments] "S'pore's Political Awakening Likely to Impact Johor," Malaysiakini.com, May 06, 2011. (pdf)

[Publication] "Singapore's Democratic Opening," Malaysiakini.com, May 06, 2011. (pdf)

[Comments] "Malaysian Media Row Casts Race Policy in Stark Light," Wall Street Journal, April 28, 2011.

[Comments] "Singapore Ruling Party Faces Bold Polls Challenge," AFP, April 27, 2011.

[Comments] "Post-S'wak Polls: Analysts Fear Use of Race Card," Malaysiakini.com, April 25, 2011.

[Comments] "Voter Swing Highest in Semi Rural Areas," Free Malaysia Today, April 23, 2011.

[Comments] "Generalisation of S'wak General Elections Should Not Be Made on Demographic Trends Based on Race," DAP Malysia, April 23, 20011.

[Comments] "Would The Bidayuhs Be Better Represented This Time?," The Borneo Post, April 23, 2011.

[Publication] "S'wak Polls: Reality Check for Pakatan," Malaysiakini.com, April 23, 2011.

[Comments] "Political Scientist Breaks Myths of Sarawak Polls," The Borneo Post, April 22, 2011.

[Publication] "Sweet and Sour Aftermath of S'wak Polls," Malaysiakini.com, April 21, 2011.

[Comments] "Kit Siang Proposes DAP-SNAP Merger," Free Malaysia Today, April 19, 2011.

[Publication] "The Myths of S'wak Polls Results," Malaysiakini.com, April 19, 2011.

[Publication] "Final Countdown in BN 'Fixed Deposit' State," Malaysiakini.com, April 15, 2011.

[Publication] "S'wak Polls Fought and Won in Rural Areas," Malaysiakini.com, April 13, 2011.

[Publication] "A Sarawak Spring?," Malaysiakini.com, April 12, 2011.

[Publication] "The Evolution in Wooing Rural Voters," Malaysiakini.com, March 06, 2011.

[Comments] "Cops, Not Protesters, Are Real Threat to Nation," Malaysiakini.com, February 27, 2011.

[Publication] "By-elections: Pakatan on the Defensive," Malaysiakini.com, February 26, 2011. (pdf)

[Publication] "Muddy Waters: Post-Tenang Reflections," Malaysiakini.com, January 31, 2011. (pdf)

[Publication] "Factors That Will Shape Tomorrow's Outcome," Malaysiakini.com, January 29, 2011. (pdf)

 

   

2010

[Comments] "Shaking Off a Father's Political Shadow," The New York Times, December 23, 2010.

[Comments] "Anwar Ibrahim Suspended From Malaysian Parliament for 6 Months," Bloomberg, December 16, 2010.

[Comments] "Impact of WikiLeaks on Singapore's Diplomacy Relations with Neighbouring Countries," Shin Ming Daily News, December 15, 2010.

[Comments] "By Challenging Law, Malaysian Students Risk Breaking It," The New York Times, December 06, 2010.

[Comments] "Malaysian Students Want Voices Heard," The New York Times, December 03, 2010.

[Comments] "PR Looks for Answers to Losses in By-Elections," The Straits Times, November 06, 2010. (pdf)

[Comments] "Can Pakatan Reverse the Tide?," Malaysiakini.com, November 06, 2010.

[Publication] "Eight Reasons Why Pakatan Lost," Malaysiakini.com, November 5, 2010. (pdf)

[Publication] "Buffaloes in the Wild East of Batu Sapi", Malaysiakini.com, November 4, 2010. (pdf)

[Comments] "Myanmar Elections," Channel NewsAsia, November 04, 2010. (video)

[Comments] "Malaysia's BN Wins By-Elections in Sabah, Kelantan," AFP, November 04, 2010.

[Publication] "Ghosts, Goblins and Goodies in Galas," Malaysiakini.com, October 30, 2010.

[Publication] "Don't Dismiss Myanmar's Election," The Straits Times, October 30, 2010.

[Comments] "Role for Civilians in Myanmar Welcomed," UPI, October 28, 2010.

[Comments] "Myanmar Ruler 'Not Running in Poll'," Al Jazeera, October 28, 2010.

[Comments] "One Issue Was Constant in Speeches Given at the Ongoing General Assembly of the Most Powerful Party in Malaysia, Umno - Race, Race, Race," The New Paper, October 22, 2010. (pdf)

[Comments] "US-Asean Summit Got Most Things Right," The Straits Times, October 04, 2010. (pdf)

[Comments] "Some Silver Lining in the Cloud of Chaos," Free Malaysia Today, September 30, 2010.

[Comments] "Mas Selamat's Repatriation Due to Warming of Malaysia-Singapore Relations," Channel NewAsia, September 24, 2010. (video)

[Comments] "Mas Selamat's Repatriation Motivated By Malaysia's Economic Plans," Channel 8, September 24, 2010. (video)

[Comments] "Strong concern over the standoff in the East China Sea," Sankei Shimbun, September 23, 2010. (pdf in Japanese)

[Comments] "Malaysia Unveils Massive Investment Plans," Reuters, September 21, 2010. 

[Comments] "Democratic Dreams in Asia: Opportunities and Obstacles," Socio-Economic and Environmental Research Institute, September, 2010. 

[Comments] "Malaysia Tackles National Woes with Ad Campaign," Los Angeles Times, September 03, 2010.

[Comments] "Philippine Hostage Crisis," Channel NewsAsia, August 26, 2010. (video)

[Comments] "Drawing on Power of Internet to Attract Younger Members," Guang Ming Daily, August 15, 2010. (pdf in Mandarin)

[Comments] "64.6% Internet Usage in Malaysia," China Press, August 15, 2010. (pdf in Mandarin)

[Comments] "Corruption in the Philippines," MediaCorp, August 5, 2010. (video in Mandarin)

[Comments] "Corruption Among Top Brass in Malaysia," MediaCorp, August 5, 2010. (video in Mandarin)

[Comments] "Myanmar in Transition?," Channel NewsAsia, July 29, 2010. (video)

[Comments] "Malaysia Charges Former Top Politician Over Graft," Reuters, July 29,  2010.

[Comments] "Democracy in Southeast Asia," CQ Global Researcher, June 2010. (pdf)

[Comments] "Malaysia Muslim Party Reaches Out," The Walll Street Journal, June 25, 2010. (pdf)

[Publication] "National Power: Internal Challenges Hamper PAS," Malaysiakini.com, June 16, 2010. (pdf)

[Publication] "PAS Preps Itself for National Power, Malaysiakini.com, June 14, 2010. (pdf)

[Comments] "Non-Muslims Can Run for Polls under PAS Flag," The Straits Times, June 11, 2010. (pdf)

[Comments] "Malaysia’s Latest 5-year Plan Fails to Impress," The Financial Times , June 11, 2010.

[Comments] "In Bangkok, an Uneasy Calm, Smoldering Buildings," Los Angeles Times, May 21, 2010.

[Comments] "Region Shares Underlying Thailand Problems," Los Angeles Times, May 20, 2010.

[Publication] "Surpising Signals from Sibu," Malaysiakini.com, May 19, 2010. (pdf)

[Publication] "Sea Change in Sibu," Malaysiakini.com, May 18, 2010. (pdf)

[Comments] "Opposition Wins Sibu By-election," The Brunei Times, May 17, 2010.

[Comments] "Malaysian Opposition Wins Key Borneo By-Election," Reuters, May 16, 2010.

[Publication] "Sibu's New Political Awakening," Malaysiakini.com, May 15, 2010. (pdf)

[Publication] "A Town at The Crossroads," Malaysiakini.com, May 15, 2010. (pdf)

[Comments] "Philippine Elections with Channel 8", MediaCorp TV, May 13, 2010. (video in Manadarin)

[Comments] "Leadership and The Weaker Sex: Moving Beyond 'Dual Burdens', Physical Appearance and Patriarchy," Knowledge@SMU, May 03, 2010.

[Comments] "Philippine Elections," Channel NewsAsia, May 03, 2010. (video)

[Publication] "Lost in Hulu: Lessons for Pakatan," Malaysiakini.com, April 30, 2010. (pdf)

[Publication] "Najib Not Quite The Hulu Conqueror," Malaysiakini.com, April 29, 2010. (pdf)

[Comments] "Tougher Days Ahead for Ruling Coalition, Opposition," Inter Press Service, April 28, 2010.

[Comments] "Selangor Victory Brings Lessons to M'sia Ruling Party," The Brunei Times, April 27, 2010.

[Publication] "Who Won Hulu Selangor?," Malaysiakini.com, April 27, 2010. (pdf)

[Comments] "Narrow By-Poll Win for M'sian Ruling Party to Give Najib a Boost," The Brunei Times, April 26, 2010.

[Comments] "REFILE-UPDATE 2-Malaysian Govt Scrapes By in By-Election Win," Reuters, April 25. 2010.

[Comments] "Najib, Anwar Fight Out Key By-Election," Reuters, April 25, 2010.

[Publication] "A Very Tight Race," Malaysiakini.com, April 24, 2010. (pdf)

[Publication] "Hulu S'gor: A Critical Political Litmus Test," Malaysiakini.com, April 19, 2010. (pdf)

[Comments] "Asean Uurges Thai Parties to Exercise Restraint," The Brunei Times, April 14, 2010.

[Comments] "Malaysian Opposition Names Heir-Apparent to Fight By-Election," Radio Australia, April 14, 2010.

[Comments] "Insight Special - Unrest in Thailand," Channel NewsAsia, April 12, 2010. (video).

[Publication] "The Corrupt Rot Inside: Moving Beyond Legalities," Freedom House, April 07, 2010.

[Comments] "A Year On, Malaysians Still Await PM’s Reforms," Reuters, March 31, 2010.

[Comments] "Indonesia Likely to Raise Issue on Myanmar Polls," The Brunei Times, March 30, 2010.

[Comments] "Religious Tensions Flare in Malaysia," Los Angeles Times, March 19, 2010.

[Comments] "Will Malaysia's New Economic Model Work?," Reuters, March 18, 2010.

[Comments] "Malaysian Government Abandons Reforms to Shore Up Popular Support," The Jakarta Globe, March 16, 2010.

[Comments] "ANALYSIS-Political Backing for Malaysia Reforms Stalls," Reuters, March 15, 2010.

[Comments] "Scholars Doubt Myanmar Will See Free, Fair Polls," The Brunei Times, March 12, 2010.

[Comments] "Malaysia Not to Hike Fuel Prices," Reuters, March 5, 2010.

[Comments] "Asean Keen to Boost US Ties," The Brunei Times, March 5, 2010.

[Comments] "Update 2-Malaysia Backs Away from Unpopular Fuel Price Hikes," Reuters, March 4, 2010.

[Comments] "Mindanao Peace Monitors to Protect Civilians," The Brunei Times, March 3, 2010.

[Comments] "PKR in Dire Need of Strong No. 2," FreeMalaysiaToday, March 2, 2010.

[Comments] "Sarawak Elections Could Be in June," Lianhe Zaobao, February 27, 2010.

[Comments] "Malaysian Politician’s Sodomy Trial Publicizes Taboo Topic," LA Times, February 26, 20010.

[Comments] "Najib’s Defence Against UMNO – Centralising Power," New Mandala, Feburary 24, 2010.

[Comments] "Malaysia’s Anwar Loses Bid to Throw Out Sodomy Charge (Update1)," Bloomberg, February 17, 2010.

[Comments] "Malaysian PM Threatened with Subpoena," Financial Times, February 3, 2010.

[Comments] "Malaysian Opposition Leader Anwar on Trial Again," Reuters, February 2, 2010.

[Comments] "Anwar Ibrahim Sodomy Trial Poses Key Test for Malaysia Courts," The Christian Science Monitor, February 2, 2010.

[Comments] "Anwar Threatens to Subpoena Malaysia PM," Financial Times, February 2, 2010.

[Comments] "Malaysia's Anwar Faces Career-Breaking Sodomy Trial," AFP, February 1, 2010.

[Publication] "Democracy and Islamic Parties: Opportunities and Challenges," The Doha Network, February 2010. (pdf)

[Comments] "Churches Bear Brunt of Anger in Malaysia," National Catholic Register, January 13, 2010.

[Comments] "Churches Firebombed in Malaysia," Deutsche Welle, January 8, 2010. (podcast)

[Comments] "Malaysian Muslims Rally After Church Attacks," Reuters, January 8, 2010.

[Comments] "Plea for Suu Kyi Inclusion in Myanmar Poll Process," The Brunei Times, January 6, 2010.



2009

[Comments] "US Official Meets with Suu Kyi in Myanmar," Global Times, December 10, 2009.

[Comments] "The Problem of Political Financing," The Nut Graph, December 1, 2009.

[Comments] "Release Suu Kyi, Obama tells Myanmar PM," AFP, November 15, 2009.

[Comments] "Obama Meets with Friends, Foes in Southeast Asia Summit," AFP, November 15, 2009.

[Comments] "Obama May Miss The Voice of Southeast Asia," My Paper, November 12, 2009. (pdf)

[Comments] "Indonesia Has Demilitarization Lessons For Its Neighbors, Experts Say," Jakarta Globe, November 11, 2009.

[Comments] "US Envoys Meets Myanmar's Suu Kyi," Al Jazeera, November 4, 2009.

[Publication] "Don't Dismiss Myanmar's Election," The Straits Times, October 30, 2010.

[Comments] "China Pledges New Era of ASEAN Ties after Summit," The Brueni Times, October 28, 2009. (pdf)

[Comments] "As ASEAN Dithers, the US Circles," Asia Times, October 28, 2009.

[Comments] "Asian EU-style Bloc Not Just a Dream," AFP, October 25, 2009.

[Comments] "Asia Lets Myanmar Off Hook over Suu Kyi Again," AFP, October 25, 2009.

[Comments] "ASEAN Leaders to Launch 'Historic' Human Rights Body," AFP, October 23, 2009.

[Comments] "Criticism as Asian Leaders Launch Rights Watchdog," AFP, October 23, 2009.

[Comments] "Asian Summit to Tackle Economic Crisis," AFP, October 22, 2009.

[Comments] "Asian Leaders to Discuss Economic Ties, Disasters," AFP, October 18, 2009.

[Comments] "Najib Failing to Win Back Voters," Reuters, October 8, 2009.

[Comments] "Thaw in US-Burma Ties," The Straits Times (Singapore), October 6, 2009.

[Comments] "Brunei Prince's Homecoming May Signal End of Family Feud," AFP, September 27, 2009.

[Publication] "Ode to Sin Chew," MySinChew.com, September 20, 2009.

[Comments] "Malaysia Opposition Wins Crucial Seat in By-Election," Dow Jones Newswires, August 26, 2009.

[Comments] "Hungry Ghosts in Permatang Pasir," Mayalsiakini.com, August 26, 2009. (pdf)

[Comments] "UMNO Plays Race Card, And Unsettles Many," The Straits Times (Singapore), August 21, 2009.

[Comments] "Jim Webb -The Unlikely Politician," The Straits Times (Singapore), August 20, 2009.

[Comments] "Good First Step, But Don't Get Hopes Up Yet," The Straits Times (Singapore), August 20, 2009.

[Comments] "Myanmar Frustrates ASEAN," AFP, August 13, 2009.

[Comments] "Mixed Reviews for PM," Malay Mail, August 13, 2009. (pdf)

[Comments] "Editor Wagers a Month's Pay That PM Will Repeal Restrictive PPPA," The Sun (Malaysia), August 13, 2009.

[Comments] "BN Will Perform Better If Elections Are Called Now," The Star (Malaysia), August 13, 2009. (pdf)

[Comments] "Washington to Ink SE Asia Pact With Eye on China," AFP, July 21, 2009.

[Comments] "Myanmar Junta Braces for Pressure," The Manila Times, July 20, 2009.

[Comments] "Jakarta Bombings Loom over Meet," TODAY (Singapore), July 20, 2009. (pdf)

[Comments] "Much Ado About Nasharudin," The Star (Malaysia), June 8, 2009.

[Comments] "Malaysia's Islamists Pick Conservative for Top Post," Reuters, June 6, 2009.

[Comments] "Myanmar Overshadows ASEAN," AFP, June 1, 2009.

[Comments] "Najib Takes a Brick From the Wall," Asia Times, May 1, 2009.

[Comments] "Asia's Rating: A for Style, B for Content," The Straits Times (Singapore), April 30, 2009.

[Comments] "Blogosphere of Influence: Internet Press Freedom in Malaysia," CIMA-NED, April 21, 2009.

[Publication] "Najib's Disappointing Start,"  The Guardian, April 14, 2009.

[Comments] "Asian Fight Against Crisis Tumbles," AFP, April 13, 2009.

[Comments] "Scrapped Summit Seen as Lost Chance to Tackle Crisis," Phnom Penh Post, April 13, 2009.

[Comments] "Summit Mess Sets Back Asian Fight vs Crisis," AFP, April 12, 2009.

[Publication] "Pakatan's Rising Hills, Najib's Declining Slope," Malaysiakini.com, April 8, 2009.

[Publication] "'B-Day': Tests for Najib and Anwar," Malaysiakini.com, April 6, 2009.

[Comments] "Change, Continuity, or Criss? Malaysia at A Crossroads," EastWestCenter.org, March 27, 2009.

[Comments] "SE Asia in 'Economic Denial' on Crisis Effects," AFP, March 02, 2009.

[Comments] "ASEAN Rights Push Back Over Myanmar," ABS-CBNNews.com, March 01, 2009.

[Comments] "ASEAN Under Spotlight During Crises," AFP, February 24, 2009.

[Publication] "The Political Rape of Elizabeth Wong," Malaysiakini.com, February 18, 2009.

[Comments] "Malaysia Opposition Reels After Defections," Reuters, Februrary 8, 2009.

[Comments]  "Najib Faces Political Reform Task," Kuwait Times, January 28, 2009.

[Comments] "PAS Claims Victory," The Straits Times (Singapore), January 17, 2009.

[Comments] "Malaysia Islamists in Decisive By-Election Win," elEconomista.es,  January 17, 2009.

[Comments] "Freedom House Stresses Safeguarding of Democracy," Taipei Times, January 14, 2009.

[Comments] "Global Freedom Fell in 2008 Amid Crackdowns, Rights Group Says," Bloomberg, January 13, 2009.

    

   

2008

[Comments] "Democracy Trouble in Southeast Asia," Council on Foreign Relations, December 12, 2008.

[Publication] "Malaysia's Democratic Pause," OpenDemocracy.net, October 28, 2008

[Comments] "Malaysian Prime Minister Announces Resignation," The New York Times, October 8, 2008.

[Comments] "Political Turmoil in Malaysia," Council on Foreign Relations, September 30, 2008. (podcast)

[Comments] "Unrest in Malaysia, Thailand," Washington Times, September 26, 2008.

[Comments] "Internal Party Trouble for Malaysia's PM," Australian Broadcasting Corporation , September 24, 2008.

[Comments] "Malaysia's Anwar Faces Formidable Challenges," Kuwait Times, September 18, 2008. 

[Publication] "Mr. Abdullah's Economic Reckoning," The Wall Street Journal, September 18, 2008.

[Comments] "Political Change May Be Afoot in Malaysia," Chicago Public Radio, September 17, 2008. (podcast) 

[Publication] "Legacy of Engagement in Southeast Asia," ISEAS Publications, September 2008. 

[Comments] "The Moment," TIME Magazine, August 28, 2008.

[Comments] "Sodomy and the Backlash," The Economist, August 28, 2008. (pdf)

[Comments] "Islamist Endorsement Edges Anwar Closer to Power," Democracy Digest, August 27, 2008.

[Comments] "Anwar's Win, Badawi's Loss," Australian Broadcasting Corporation , August 27, 2008.  

[Comments] "Leader of Opposition Wins Seat in Malaysia," The New York Times, August 26, 2008.

[Comments] "Anwar Bid for Power Boosted by Malaysian Election Win," AFP, August 26, 2008. 

[Comments] "Malaysia's Anwar Set to Win Poll After Grueling Fight," Reuters, August 25, 2008.

[Publication] "Malaysia's High Stakes Election" Guardian Comment is Free, August 22, 2008.

[Publication] "Malaysia's Political Quagmire," OpenDemocracy.Net, July 22, 2008.

[Publication] "Nargis Cyclone Aftermath - Hope Survives," Malaysiakini.com, June 12, 2008. (pdf)

[Comments] "Why Is Myanmar Resisting Aid?," NPR.org, May 8, 2008. (podcast)

[Comments] "How to Send Aid to Myanmar," NPR.org, May 6, 2008. (podcast with transcript)

[Publication] "Burma's Burden,"The Guardian, May 6, 2008.

[Comments] "Face to Frace: Dr Bridget Welsh," Malaysia Today, April 7, 2008.

[Publication] "Election Post-Mortem: Top 10 factors," Malaysiakini.com, March 12, 2008.

[Publication] "Malaysia's Democratic Opening," OpenDemocracy.Net, March 11, 2008.

[Comments] "Polls Deal Stunning Rebuke to Malaysia Coalition," AFP, March 7, 2008.

[Publication] "Muslim Professional Associations and Politics in Southeast Asia," NBR, March 2008.

   

    

2007

[Comments] Malyasian Protest Crackdown May Delay Poll Plan," Reuters, December 21, 2007.

[Publication] "Malaysia's November 2007 Protests: Challenge to Legitimacy," Asia Pacific Bulletin, December 21, 2007

[Comments] "Malysians Count on PM, Military," New Straits Times (Malaysia), December 13, 2007.

[Publication] "Democracy Decays in the Philippines," Guardian Unlimited, November 30, 2007

[Comments] "The United States Proposes Trade Sanctions on Myanmar," The China Post, October 19, [Comments] 2007.

[Comments] "US Proposes Banking, Gem Trade Sanctions on Myanmar," AFP, October 18, 2007. 

[Publication] "Crisis in Burma: Can the U.S. Bring About a Peaceful Resolution?," United States House of Representatives, October 17, 2007. 

[Comments] "Senate Panel Studies New Ways to Press Myanmar," Reuters, October 11, 2007.

[Comments] "Panel Discussion on Burma's Saffron Revolution", Johns Hopkins University SAIS, C-SPAN, October 11, 2007.

[Comments] "Malaysian Growth Model Hits Up Against Its Limits", Daily Times (Pakistan), October 10, 2007.

[Comments] "Myanmar Wants 'Smooth Relations' With Suu Kyi," NPR.org, October 9, 2007. (podcast with transcript)

[Comments] "Three Groups Oppose Myanmar's Government," NPR's Morning Edition, October 9, 2007. (podcast)

[Publication] "An International Crisis," Guardian Unlimited, September 28, 2007. 

[Comments] "Defying Burma's Military Rulers," by Gary Thomas, Voice of America, Washington, D.C., September 27, 2007.

[Comments] "Protests in Myanmar Draw International Reaction," PBS's The NewsHour, September 25, 2007.

[Publication] "Sticky Weather in Kelantan," Malaysiakini.com, June 11, 2007.

[Publication] "Malaysia at 50: Midlife Crisis Ahead?," Current History, April, 2007. 

    

     

2006

[Publication] "Damage Assessment," TIME Asia, September 25, 2006.

[Publication] "Sarawak at the Crossroads," (with Ong Kian Ming) Malaysiakini.com, May 25, 2006.

[Publication] "It's the System, Stupid," TIME Asia, April 17, 2006.

[Publication] "Higher Education Crisis Deepening?," Malaysiakini.com, August 10, 2005.

[Publication] "Winds of Change in PAS," Malaysiakini.com, June 16, 2005.

[Publication] "Higher Education in Crisis," Malaysiakini.com, May 20, 2005.

 

   

2004

[Comments] "In Malaysia, 'Islamic civilization' is Promoted," USA Today, November 3, 2004.