Bridget Welsh

Measures to address inequality have tapered off while freedom is increasingly restricted.

Ignoring your political base comes with electoral peril.

Umno remains dominant while parties consolidate for a second term.

The proposed amendments to Act 355 raise more questions about Islamic governance than it answers.

Whoever wins the polls next week, turbulent times are ahead for Malaysia.

Broken promises, shattered hopes litter the Malaysian political landscape.

Result also points to worrying trend for Madani govt.

A more holistic approach needs to be adopted for child protection services to be improved.

Over time different views of nationalism have become more entrenched.

Unlike Nenggiri, Mahkota is a different challenge for Umno.

It shows Umno can still mobilise its base using right strategies.

While Umno still has a base, it will be challenging fight.

Declining trust in Anwar weakens confidence in govt as a whole.

It would be unfair to completely dismiss the administration's achievements.

Malaysia has a long history of 'using power to stay in power'.

A serious and growing trust deficit in Madani govt.

Harapan's reliance on older voters doesn't show promise of future victory.

Results show voters divided ethnically, getting disengaged from political process.

Status quo is likely to remain has politics has not changed.

Looking at voting trends using estimates from localised polling station data.

Sizeable shifts in support possible given palpable discontent on the ground.

A look at the party's successes, strains in the last 25 years.

Decades of neglect have left the federal territory far behind.

Umno seems to be betting on its past at Malaysia's risk.