Bridget Welsh: “Very Possible” That PAS Could Govern Malaysia One Day

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Bridget Welsh: “Very Possible” That PAS Could Govern Malaysia One Day
Bridget Welsh is an independent political scientist and scholar who has lived in (and analysed) ASEAN and Malaysian social, political and economic developments for over three-and-a-half decades, writing books and advising companies and NGOs on how to navigate one of the world’s most important and exciting regions.
Welsh's views on Malaysia's- and ASEAN’s future are explosive and troubling. They are also truthful and nuanced. This could be one of the most important discussions anyone can consume in this era of great change, risk and opportunity.
Listen with an open heart and a constructive mind. It might yet help you navigate an uncertain future.
(Many thanks to the Asia School of Business for their collaboration with The Do More Podcast, in whose studio this conversation was recorded. The Asia School of Business is a partnership between MIT's Sloan School of Management and Bank Negara Malaysia).
CONTENTS
00:02:18 - Who’s Bridget Welsh?
00:04:08 - What Foreign Companies and Other Countries Want to Know About Malaysia
00:05:10 - What Welsh Tells Them
00:06:40 - ‘Unseen Forces’ and ‘Drivers of Change’: Explain
00:10:01 - How Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Is Responding to these Forces
00:13:25 - How Anwar’s Govt Has Failed on Corruption, Reform and Inequality
00:16:20 - Are Coalition Politics to Blame for these Failures?
00:17:43 - The Link Between a Failed Govt and the Black Market
00:20:10 - What Most Malaysians Don’t Know About Malaysia
00:21:39 - What Drives Voting Behaviour in Malaysia? Including the So-Called ‘Green Wave’
00:24:50 - What and Why Are the Drivers Behind the Green Wave?
00:28:57 - The Green Wave Hit Penang Hard
00:31:04 - How Did DAP Lose So Much Ground In Penang?
00:32:55 - Who’s to Blame?
00:35:25 - What Happens Next in Penang? Will the LRT Alleviate the Wealth Divide?
00:40:26 - Secession: Possible for Johor? Penang? Sarawak? Sabah?
00:43:55 - The Tinder Box that is Malaysia .. KK Mart .. etc
00:49:20 - What Do Foreign Investors Do With Malaysia: Buy? Sell? Hold?
00:52:27 - Who’s the Most Effective of the Ten Prime Ministers Malaysia Has Had?
00:54:25 - Media Freedoms: Regression, Concern?
00:56:40 - Independent Thought and Racial Harmony: An Inconvenience to the Powers That Be?
00:58:09 - Transnational Crime and the Black Market (aka ‘Dark Economy’)
01:04:54 - Missing Aeroplanes, Murdered Bankers and Assassinated Brothers of Korean Dictators - Malaysia is a Daily Hollywood Script
01:12:01 - What Malaysia Looks Like in a Decade
01:14:05 - Political Stability As a First Key Theme in Malaysia, PAS as Malaysia’s Next Govt: Chances Out of 10? And in How Many Years?
01:15:02 - Are PAS More Honest and Responsible Than the Others?
01:18:25 - The Youth As a Second Key Theme in Malaysia
01:19:59 - Economic Restructuring As a Third Key Theme in Malaysia
01:21:06 - Racial & Religious Issues / Concerns As a Fourth Key Theme in Malaysia
01:22:06 - What Are the Chances of Another Race War?
01:22:56 - Were the 1969 Race Riots Planned?
01:26:03 - Where Malaysia and ASEAN Figure in the Greater Global Discussion
01:33:16 - Malaysia’s Stance on Palestine-Middle East: And Malaysia’s Choice of China over the US.: What They Both Mean.
01:36:43 - How Indonesia is Handling the Middle East Issue
01:40:31 - There Is a Serious Lack of Leadership and Statesmanship All Over the World
01:42:42 - What Are the US’ and China’s Appetite for Participation in a World War? Can Malaysia Stay Neutral?
01:44:25 - Unlike their Elders, Israel’s Younger Generation Don’t See the Value of Peace
01:47:10 - Simultaneously, there are Conflicts Simmering Elsewhere: Myanmar, Thailand are Examples ..
01:48:28 - Social Media Reinforces Hate and Discord
01:49:09 - What is the Possibility of a Third World War?
01:53:05 - ASEAN Has Been ‘Pathetic’ In Terms of Solving its Own Problems and Taking A Stand
01:54:01 - China. Taiwan. What’s Next? Escalation?
01:54:33 - US Elections. Foreign Policy. What’s Next?
01:57:30 - A Trump Win Will Result in an Escalation.
01:58:17 - Advice. To Navigate an Uncertain Future
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[@DoMoreTakeChargeofYourLife]

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[@alecchales1821]

This is one of the best Podcast - No Holds Barred - that i have heard in a long-long time. I salute the Great Lady...

[@sengwattong1113]

Thanks, Bridget Welsh for being frank in this discussion.

[@EricSu]

Great session! - honest , articulate, piercing. Politicans need to listen and start detailing policies vs articulating visions that have no follow up! All investors, tourists, potential PR candidates need to listen to this so we know what we are walking into. Congratulations to the host and Bridget Welsh with her diplomatic, and penetrating insight. Thank you

[@wsk1124]

Been looking for Malaysia public intellectual finally found this channel.

[@alexlau2312]

But sadly look at the amount of people subscribed out of the 30 million population on the internet watching rubbish videos.

[@sitiomar9656]

My husband and I was glued to the TV. One of the best interview

[@zamreedawood1714]

this sort of conversation is intellectually enlightening … one may agree or disagree respectfully … regards from Sarawak

[@Hs5687]

As long as Politicians Keep feeding the Masses Religion , anything is Possible 😊

[@premavathymammen8468]

“Old man staying in politics” 😅😂nailed it , Ms Bridget. Excellent observation. The final take away, mature, will keep in mind. Thanks, again. And thank you to the host for inviting a brilliant guest like Ms. Bridget. Enjoyed the podcast, as always. Valuable time well spent on my part.🙏🏽

[@rozalinaabdulrahim1925]

Great interview. I was glued to the session till the end. Honest, Genuine and the truth

[@umarfarid1397]

WOW, Great podcast I can watch Bridget if she continue to 3 hours, Mr Chuang I become addicted with your podcast, thanks Sir for this session.

[@myownmyown3617]

Government should watch this

[@Hs5687]

Sneaky Governments are always watching 😊

[@walski69]

I think this is an important and insightful podcast. One reason I think is the non-partisan, objective and unemotional nature of discourse. We need to look at the changing landscape objectively, look objectively at why the landscape is changing and then we have a clearer picture of what can be done One thing is for sure - there is very little political will to make positive changes. This is not only true of the current administration, but has been a perennial Malaysian problem for a long time.

[@GreyLooney111]

Wonderful and deep insights! Fantastic and frank observation. Thank you Ms Bridget W.

[@mingchan6300]

Bridget Welsh gives insightful ,balanced and heart-felt comments about Malaysia. Much respect for the lady. She should be made political advisor to the government. Her comments about the 'deepening of the Green movement " in Penang is spot on. In the not too distant future Penang will be governed by PAS/PN and assimilated as part of Kedah.

[@taichizi]

And guess what? The DAP in Penang government is still infighting amongst themselves. These politicians are only concerned of their own power and privileges.

[@looooool3145]

@@taichizi power corrupts.

[@taichizi]

@@looooool3145 Never trust a politician... and never idolise a politician...

[@corporaljaabawalker1678]

I see that happening to Penang in 3-4 election cycle. its just NUMBERS.

[@Wendy-dm5ox]

Just kiss good bye Penang development, it will soon be a dead town. Very serious ageing population in Penang.

[@ThisnametaKenny]

Great insight by Ms Welsh.

[@syafiqsya465]

Corupption is the problem that yet to be meaningfully reduce yet, would love to see that happen during my life time. Anyway good analysis thanks for this podcast.

[@PP-vf1kx]

🤧 without corruption,politic is boring!

[@saidkahar5414]

Dark economy, corruption people with authority is massive. Is traceible with electronic systems now. Problems is good intentions and hard work and seriousness

[@gengwanwong8783]

Hope this day will happen, East Malaysia is watching

[@mas_boiboi]

Good luck East Malaysia...you still have hope

[@benleong1809]

Thank you , Ms Briget of your kind advice for the ordinary guy , " keep open, " I think she believes in humanity, even though things would 'nt be any better soon. I am astound by her understanding, as well as possible solutions to the many issues , at home (Malaysia) ,regional and global. Not forgetting the host too , thank you.

[@AmirKhan-ku4jr]

There use to be a subject in school pendidikan sivik ..... It teach the students how to respect and be more understanding of other cultures and religion and in my opinion national services (plkn) actually helps that you because it teach you to tak responsibility as a unit not as an individual or races

[@burden_of_knowing]

if PAS takes over then the question would be how radical will this government be; and if it gets too radical there is a good possibility that non-Muslims would seek to leave the country (maybe even some moderate muslims) and then the competitiveness of the country in the international arena (sports, industry, etc) would drop vastly and that would also mean reduction of foreign investments and maybe even some pullouts.

[@sezmihusayn4426]

why there r need to worry for that ? when we see trganu klntan kedah doing fine so far, chinese indian there have no complain as they understand and respect muslim who against gambling,alcohol,to trade in open shop...they can buy only those license only non-muslim allow to buy...why seem so inferior ? do u think is pas lead the ocuntry, every other religion cant be practice? u knw it wasnt to be like that...why fear ? still i dont believe pas have that enough capacity to lead,they need pkr umno still to lead...so no worries,pas is fine to assist along with pkr umno peacefully.

[@myownmyown3617]

Hopefully not in my lifetime ...

[@sezmihusayn4426]

@@myownmyown3617 meaning after u died...so have no worries ok,just live life like usual..fear of die earlier better than fear of pas..

[@nadaiduit]

PAS would rise oil royalty to 20%. So would east malaysia. Everybody happy.

[@kkoodpi]

Will Pas shut down casino,ban alcohol , gambling and entertainment? The county will be like utopia kelantan, why worry

[@Pseudodef]

Always a pleasure having Bridget as guest

[@AnnieT369]

I already foresee this.

[@punusamymarappan595]

A great interview. If PAS comes to power 2 of the likely consequences, amongst others, are: i) Exodus of foreign capital. Only then Green Wave supporters would realize that religiosity not necessarily provide food on the table; it's economic productivity that does. ii) Either both, or at least one, East Malaysia state could exixt Malaysia. As they may feel that they didnt form Malaysia for a theocracy.

[@premavathymammen8468]

Thank you, Ms. Bridget for your candid and intellectual analysis and views on Malaysian politics, policies and social economy. Wish to mention that am an avid reader of your articles in Mkini. A united and stable Sarawak under the leadership of Premier Abang Johari Openg has been successful in “demanding” a bigger federal allocation to carry out various development programmes and projects. I won’t say the same for Sabah, though. I have to agree with you, despite being the infamous short tenured PM, Sabri in the 11 months enabled more reforms than Anwar in his one plus years. Thanks for Sabri agreeing to continue the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Transformation and Political Stability, namely the Anti-Hopping Bill was passed in Parliament. An end to the shameless political frogs. And Sabri also displayed his political maturity by dissolving the parliament and paving the way for GE15, instead of holding on to power. UMNO is history, for the exact reasons you mentioned. As for the young population, I totally agree with you, lacking of policies for a more sustainable livelihood. More has to be done.

[@toreditahrin3717]

We Malays vote for Pas as our commitment to fight abuse of power and corruption of umnobn govt along with PH supporters. When umno bn collapsed, ph make umnobn as friend and at the same time freed umno leader

[@aisyahaqil-qh5mo]

OMG. I am so scared when she scale the riot on 05. It gives me goosebumps. Please, don't fight. let's just work together on this issues. Our kids need to have better future in this country.

[@KingKong-z4v]

😒

[@dianahodge6879]

Very interesting conversation, thank you.

[@sonnymak6707]

Please learn to read the subtext. Foreign companies or investors like stability and they prefer one political direction in a authoritarian governance where they can predict their environment. Basically now as Bridget says we are becoming more democratic.... Foreign companies are hesitant as Governments now need to adjust policies to peoples needs not to Foreign investors preference for stability.

[@samuelashton2987]

Thanks and l would very like to support your talks

[@wongpohchan9485]

Ever since they dropped the voting age down to 18 from 21, I have believed that PAS stands a very good chance of winning the right to govern. My conclusion is that, the young new voters, who happens to attend pondok, islamic schools have heen brainwashed by these schools. Already 4 states have fallen to the islamists. By next election, with more under 18's becoming more eligible to vote, it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that more states will fall to PAS. The chance for PAS to win, on the backs of these 18 year olds, is good

[@shangyiet]

You go, girl! Keep up the good work

[@konaIII]

I feel that Malaysians have grown more apathetic, harder to motivate, because of this feeling that everytime they are promised something, hope is destroyed. GE14 was a huge rush. Finally, the old sytem was going away!.. but what happened? PH1 failed in 2 years, leading to a level of leaderless confusion that was unprecedented. I believe GE15 did not clarify things. Are we going to have Najib be a prominent leader again? Bridget said it is taking a LONG time for the stain of 1MBD to recede. Has it receded? PH II HAS to perform. Has to govern. And stop being an Opposition. It HAS to restore faith in the governmental system.

[@saidkahar5414]

Difficult to sum up malaysia situations now due to many-many variables it has

[@phmspH0]

If all rakyat Malaysia memilih, they perform well, good luck for PAS ..

[@balasubramaniandoraiswami5935]

Racist and fanatical party will ruine Malaysia……unfit to govern Multiracial, multi religious and multicultural Malaysia.

[@corporaljaabawalker1678]

@@balasubramaniandoraiswami5935 speaking of UMNO, zahid, lokman adam, mat maslan which is now PH BFF.

[@TheLolism]

Just heard this episode and the episode with Munirah & Adzhar. Hands down the best podcast I've heard in a very long time. Enjoyed Chuang's questions from his time at BFM. Seriously, keep up the good work!

[@trensa7]

Good episode

[@MrPwncake]

I’m not sure if people realize this, but this lady with an American accent, IS THE VOICE OF MALAYSIA.

[@xxl1950]

Unfortunately it will be earlier than expected.

[@tom-zw9qz]

well said. The present and past government are full of talks talks and talks but they are never interested in the people's welfare. It 's so sad

[@uwen1443]

there are only 2 paths currently available to break the shackle of backwardness of traditional civilisation for third world countries :- 1. to walk the trodden path of Developed country with greater efficiency and integrity in order to uphold, institutionalise, and prioritise objective mindset and its premise in their leadership and institution as the crux of becoming modern civilisation and economy. a path only leaders with objective mindset can pave or 2. to submit to an alternative path of gaining skin deep expedient modernisation and shortlived prosperity by becoming economic dependent and subservient to Developed countries which allow leaders that lack objective mindset and wisdom, who are enpowered and incentivised by Western elitist institution under the framework of elitist win-win market driven growth imperative and vicious geopolitics to prevail. a path that deliberately corrupt not only their leadership and institution but also denounce imperative of objective mindset and premise of foundation of modern civilisation and economy, at the expense of the masses . it doesnt matter who wins, Malaysia is already near the tipping point of no return to becoming a modern civilisation. they are false modern economy as of most SEA countries - incl all current Developing countries - whose leaders lack insight and understanding into the core premise of modern civilisation and its economic foundation.

[@abdulramansaad2670]

Bridget deep insights into malaysian society is commendable.

[@malayanboey3406]

Malaysia as head of ASEAN will distract Anwar away from his own Malaysian issues. He has always preferred international prestige than actively manage domestic issue solving.

[@suaramurba1513]

..says an unknown entity who choose anwar bashing as a way of life

[@malayanboey3406]

@@suaramurba1513 What makes you any better known? As a cancel culturalist?

[@PantalonRouge]

This is the truth.

[@kasuta1966]

Takbir .....

[@ogapadoga2]

As a Singaporean i really look forward to this day.

[@readyforknowing3009]

All the very best to all Malaysians. God bless you 🙏🤲

[@Arquebusier89]

Most riots are instigated by gov. Look at Mao’s Cultural Revolution, look at the recent Blue Bird movement in Taiwan, Ukraine Maidan etc; all of these incidents, although protray itself as the pro-change, pro-idealistic (in the sense of Mao’s China) positive force, is actually a way by which an state actor exerts its power, using mass mobilization or whatever it can to ask the people to rally behind (thus democracy) to support their cause, so that they can benefit from the chaos created Question should be asked is, whether how many chaos and how far does that state actor want to go to achieve his or her goal in politics. How many people need to die for nothing for him or her to get what he or she wants Also understanding society using the lens of Marxism also helps. Just picture the proletariats and bourgeoise having never-ending class struggle. The proletariats are poor but they are the majority, the bourgeoise are rich but they are the minority. Both of them can’t coexist and they are always fighting each other, everyday in their life.

[@rockstarmsia3349]

The election commission should increase the number of parliamentary seats in East Malaysia as king maker

[@MZMA85]

Non malays have themselves to be blamed for the current situation They think that by weakening both UMNO and BN, the malays will switch their support towards malay-based parties within PH (PKR & PAN) Instead it is PAS that is reaping the rewards. Do expect the green wave to spread to the south & both UMNO & PAN to be completely wiped out post GE 16

[@hkfoo3333]

who told you this is the case? My take is that PAS will not even win any state outside Kelantan and Trengganu come the next election. The non Malays have no love for UMNO or BN or PN or PAS but they are pragmatic. It is either partner with UMNO or be neglected and domm the country for certainty. Malaysia had been falling since the DAY TDM took over. PAS gained a lot of votes previously was not their popularity but the wave to bring down BN at all cost. Stop dreaming it will happen again in the next general election. The Madani govt is not sitting still and will it is the best government .

[@matintrovert158]

My observation in next GE, there will still be no winners, though PN will have more parliement seats. Umno would loose more, probably half of what they have today. PH will still be the government but weaker, holding on to allies from borneo. that in it self is so fragile. But at state level, PH and UMNO can say goodbye to Perak, Pahang and Malacca. Only place remains to PH/UmNo is N9, Penang and Selangor. PAN would not be wiped out as long as they contest in majority non malay area like klang.

[@hkfoo3333]

@@matintrovert158 Good continue to dream ..... Madani govt is PROVEN now to be the most efficient group of parties that will be much much cleaner than all your heroes' govts in the past. Fact speaks for itself where you are still so blind to see. We decent people cares more about the country than self based on race and religion a sure way to go bankcrupt . I just amazes us , how you guys think .... No PAS will be confined to Kelantan and at best Trengganu and these states maybe helped by the govt's East West rail projects . Open your eyes buddy ...

[@ChuanTeh]

Malay Muslims will be the biggest losses for dividing their vote for PN, PH and Umno, PAS will gain from the spill over malays who are confuse and cannot decide between racist and religion extremists politicians

[@matintrovert158]

@@ChuanTeh PH/UMNO is in one coalition, so malay is only divided by PH/UMNO and PN (PAS/Bersatu). if its a 3 corner fight, then malay will split the votes 3 ways, but even then, from 2022 election data, in general, 65 malays voted PN. in a 1 to 1 fight, that percentage became 75% (overall, as some state like kedah scored 85% while selangor its 60% malay votes to PN). In a constituency where malays make up 62% of the voters, that place is already a lost to PH, except some outliers like shah alam or lembah pantai. in every election, malay voters increase 1%. so places like Taman Medan which used to be 55% malay, now become 65%. in 40 years time, even place like Bukit bintang and Puchong will be malay majority. Just go to Lowyat and see who are the workers there today.

[@tankahwui9975]

Right on track when she says Malaysia don't know how much voice we have in global scene. Us being the main export market for Malaysia and us isolating ourself doesn't work in our favour.

[@praveenmarkandu]

Chuang you really need to tone down the 'doomer' mentality and rhetoric. Things are not that great and we should discuss how to improve things. But you take it to a whole other level.

[@alexlau2312]

But I do really see Malaysia in such a state.

[@praveenmarkandu]

@@alexlau2312 Yeah. But it's a bit weird when a foreigner is more proud and more optimistic about Malaysia than Malaysians itself. You could say because she has 'options'. But I'd like to think there is more to it than that.

[@vbdemystified709]

I can vouch that the narrative of country is doom and gloom is played out by the “woke” intellectuals and aristocrats equivalent in the country. Until we get our act together to think about what we can contribute then we cannot push out from the middle income trap here

[@leebarry5686]

Why pas should not rule if it wins elections? What’s the meaning of democracy? Discrimination?

[@prishoh]

This is an important podcast and it gave an important view on what is happening in Msia. Hope the unity govt won't take the Rakyat for granted esp PH.. No time to play the blame game.

[@TheDevaser]

Probable

[@afiqsay]

Can u please segment the topics, please?

[@TerenceTHNg]

Agreed. Too many hot issues discussed in a short time.

[@nazhasan428]

Oh my God. PAS is not ready, they do not have enough credible leaders. Please keep them in opposition team until they have better leaders.

[@hockkimlim1005]

It will be very bad for Malaysia when that happens .

[@umaiman3576]

Or it could be more positive.... Harsher punishment for crime... Didn't pas propose hudud for for official that involved in corruption... Our current legal system is too lenient to high official. Even najib can live normal life at home not in jailed after corruption in bilions

[@awang57]

nonsense

[@nabielashah889]

Bad ? Kuwait, oman, uae, all are prosperous muslim and islamic countries.. while the west are collapsing..

[@rmhahdrmhah8239]

THANK YOU BRIDGET, WELL EXPLAINED, ESP THE M'SIAN POLITICAL GOINGS ON...

[@Andy0770]

PAS already governed Malaysia in 70s and 2020 the 2022 in coalition, concise term.

[@awang57]

PAS rules Kelantan, Terengganu and Kedah now. How many non muslims in those 3 states have left their hometown to leave somewhere else? hahaha

[@kc2763]

@@awang57 moved to non pas rule states

[@ghrbaa6727]

@@awang57 as a Malay Terengganuan who have lived in Terengganu most of my life with several years of living in Egypt, Selangor and Sarawak, this state is crappy now. Terengganu was much better when we were under BN (but at that time my naive and gullible self was a PAS supporter). BN governments succeeded in turning our students the best SPM scorers in the country, education was centerstage! and for such a small population of just 1 million we were SUKMA champion for many consecutive years. Since PAS took over we don’t have any more development, at all! Only projects going on are from previous state government. Trust me this state is rotting and will soon be eclipsed by everyone else in Malaysia and our youths will migrate elsewhere for opportunities. I cringe at all these PAS supporters from outside Terengganu who praise Samsuri as if he’s doing a good job. He is not. He underperforms, he is not doing anything of substance for this state. He gets praises for being able to carry out “professional” demeanor but that alone doesn’t make him a good leader and feed the people. The only reason why I’m back in Terengganu is because I love the scenery and the beaches and I miss my family.

[@speed_freak_1001]

@@ghrbaa6727 I hope that you vote wisely, as you have experienced PAS government first-hand.

[@m.hughes8605]

Welsh fails to mention that the CIA & US embassy were involved in regime change & toppling a duly elected president in the Maidan coup in Ukraine in 2014. This led to civil war in certain regions of Ukraine like the Donbass which rejected the proxy government installed by the US. Ukrainians who were ethnic Russians in Donbass were bombed & killed in tens of thousands b4 Russia even thought of intervening. Putin entered into the Minsk agreements hoping to avoid the conflict. However the Ukrainians failed to honour the terms of the agreement signed. NATO under US leadership then escalated tensions further by publicly stating that there could be NATO bases in Ukraine along Russia's borders housing ballistic missiles. When u keep provoking Russia esp regarding their national security, their responses towards Ukraine were justified & inevitable.

[@VoiceofSarawak]

Hallo Igor You are drunk again This is the wrong tread you are commenting on We are talking about Malaysia and not Maidan

[@syafiqsya465]

Agreed with many of your points.

[@m.hughes8605]

@VoiceofSarawak I am responding to her comments regarding the Russian/ Ukraine situation. She is parroting US/ NATO talking points, which do not reflect the factual history of the conflict. If all u have are baseless accusations of intoxication, perhaps u r the one that's had too much to drink. SMH..

[@normantan7796]

That's the signal for the chinese Malaysian to leave the country.

[@leonskennedy4235]

We have seen PAS as part of the coalition government during the COVID period. Honestly don't see any religious extremism. Hence why the need to be so afraid if PAS governs Malaysia. The Malaysian economy now is worse than before, without any comprehensive or any articulate justification when announcing a point. More of talking without substance and action. Media Freedom is at worst, what was said before by PH in reforms etc is just not reflecting on what the people see today.

[@tankh5282]

In view of Msia latest political developments, I will be the least surprised to see PAS as Government.

[@oneworld2724]

Sadly Malaysia education system and syllabus very.much cater or act like O2 for Islamic base party. Young students with intrntion or unintentionally doctrine to vote base on religion and race and PAS claim as guardian of hell and haeven is the ultimate benefactors.

[@nomadblueprint]

She’s not wrong though. One political analysis did his write up about this prediction back in 2018 post GE. Another one is post Covid-19 impact due to spiritual enlightenment and the betterment of wellbeing of mankind.

[@reubensher8144]

2 hours...is there a summarised version ???

[@petertoo7208]

We like to build but tends to ignore maintaining it

[@saohmarong2240]

Do Sarawakian overall welcome PAS or it may cause a friction among Sarawakian which may led uprising of the Dayak and causing fear within the Sarawak muslims.I solely forsee that PAS is not welcome in Sarawak if the tend to practice racism religious bigotry

[@nadaiduit]

Sarawak & Sabah on autopilot mode. Why fear?

[@ncchew3356]

God forbids that PAS governs Malaysia one day.

[@libertarian2718]

The devil would rejoice at DAP's victory in an election.

[@wanafnanharizwanzahran8131]

May God allow Pas to governs Malaysia , Amin

[@ncchew3356]

@@wanafnanharizwanzahran8131 Governance based on religion will destroy the country.

[@mssekh1]

Get to the source and you will find solution..

[@TerenceTHNg]

The real problem is the lack of politcal will to change for the better. We voted Harapan to change and make a difference.Nothing happened for two years and Sheraton move turn the politcal scene. Voters are dis-illusioned. That's why many are not coming out to vote even for state elections.Who is to be blamed?.

[@tilley6351]

It will be a tragedy for Malaysia when that happens.

[@jameskokwanhoong1430]

Last previous election PAS had already govern Federation of Malaysia. No big deal. What will expected was West Sarawak state country will govern Federation of Malaysia The MA63

[@mingseleget5142]

Interesting

[@gowrivellasamy9625]

Sarawak and Sabah may not be pleased

[@AmarSinghHSS]

Excellent assessment Bridget - appreciate the great insights.

[@TerenceTHNg]

Our political leadrs should watch this podcast and pick up some ideas to reform. It has always been rhetoric on reforms and a reactive approach vs a proactive. Always, the same excuse that we need time. The Anti Hoping laws took decades to implement. Had it been implemented 10 years ago, then the political upheaval of change of Govt.s and Sheraton move would not have occured to the detriment of the Nation and Rakyat..

[@philipmarcelo6119]

PAS will rule as long as the Malays have no freedom of religion. I am disappointed with the non Malay politicians and intellectuals not standing up for the Malay rights to freedom of worship. There should be an agency to provide protection for Malays who have left Islam. Where in the constitution that specifically says Malays must be Muslims??

[@rohanarahim4327]

Alhamdulillah.. thank you Ms Welsh..

[@paullee6414]

PAS cannot even provide clean water in Kelantan, Terengganu and Kedah.

[@OhnanaWhatsmyname-dh8wc]

Sabah has shitty state government too. Why is no one advocating for us, but always blaming PAS?

[@XploreKnowledge-i8u]

PAS doesnt need clean water.PAS only need sharia law. Dirty water is clean water if under sharia. Hadith Abu Dawud 67: Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri:" I heard that the people asked the Prophet of Allah: Water is brought for you from the well of Buda'ah. It is a well in which dead dogs, menstrual clothes and excrement of people are thrown. The Messenger of Allah replied: Verily water is pure and is not defiled by anything."

[@OhnanaWhatsmyname-dh8wc]

@@XploreKnowledge-i8u nice fearmongering

[@yours_sincerely48]

​@@OhnanaWhatsmyname-dh8wcSabah used to be a Christian state but project IC ruined the state.. Its a Muslim state now... Sabah and Kelantan same type.

[@OhnanaWhatsmyname-dh8wc]

@@yours_sincerely48 party hopping katak politicians is the problem..nothing to do with religion

[@surenthiren8663]

Yes, it's very possible .

[@mtgam5]

Maybe you need to provide your invitees with a comfortable seat.. Seating for too long on that seat can be uncomfortable

[@ckn7129]

Let PAS rule. Its what every one wants isn't it?

[@NG-ct2rm]

Should PAS be allowed to follow the same political idealogy in Iran 1979??

[@Andy0770]

Cannot, how can Sunni imitate Shiah way?

[@ahmadzaimhilmi]

PAS is sunni while Iran is shiite. They don't see eye to eye. However, Mat Sabu is shiite.

[@raiden0801]

Bro afraid on what he didnt know..

[@Mamak999]

Open illegal economy go to Petaling Street, KL, , promoted by Tourist agencies right under nose of a police station. At Aeon , Balakong the roofing for the car park at the top floor is solar panels. It is a Japanese company, all must be made to follow.

[@cathleenli4056]

Possible but we wont let it happen

[@raiden0801]

Who is we?

[@cathleenli4056]

@@raiden0801 what u think?

[@azrilia1]

PAS is no more kampung party. Terengganu MB is an airspace engineering master holder . I as ex UMNO voter will vote pas anytime. They are more open minded than you think

[@cathleenli4056]

@@azrilia1 In states governed by the Islamic party PAS, policies have been implemented based on "Islamic principles". I wont need to emphasize about it since PAS is an Islamic Party that only know and focus on the Islamic knowledge which everyone know that. it’s great to see that the Terengganu MB has a master's degree in aerospace engineering. However, I’m concerned about how inclusive PAS's policies will be. Malaysia is a diverse country, and it’s crucial that everyone feels included and represented. In the past, there have been instances where PAS's policies seemed to create division rather than unity. I would really like to know how PAS plans to address these issues and ensure that all communities feel valued. and so far I didnt see any. Economic stability and growth are very important to us. did PAS ever plans for the economy? How does the party plan to tackle unemployment, attract foreign investment, and make sure economic growth benefits everyone? PAS past performances just show they are good in Islamic knowledge but not good in governing the country as they cant settle the problem existed for decades in the states governed by them and this called poor governance ability. These mean PAS dont have the experience and effectiveness needed for national governance.

[@cathleenli4056]

@@azrilia1 its good thing for PAS to have one master holder of airspace engineering. but how does that related to PAS governance ability? ppl vote PAS because of their islamic knowledge or because of their governance ability which super important for a country? govern a country need to be capable of governance. From PAS past performance untiI now in Kelantan taking as example, poorest state, highest sexual crime rate even though application of syariah law highest unemployment rate etc..what we all can see is that PAS do not have the ability to govern beside expert in islamic matter. I would like to know if PAS has any plan for economy, investment, unemployment rate, poverty and so on for the country? our country is diverse with multicultural many religions. PAS had implemented policies that affected and raised concern among non muslim community before. what and how PAS gonna do to ease non muslim community or they just dont care? PAS is an islamic party, which mean everything they will implemented based on Islamic law which will definitely affect non muslim lifestyle and freedom even though they said wont affect. ppl can compare with states under PAS and other party. PAS merely know and focus islamic knowledge and with this they not suitable to govern country. Analyze from diff perspective is really important.

[@PahatRout]

By the look of it, if it happens, Sarawak and Sabah will claim Merdeka plus roti kaya, likely to be followed by Johor!!

[@i_am_elle_gee6917]

As long as I see my friends buying Berkin or Hermes bags and placing them there in an air conditioned room that's built only for bags, then things may not be that bleak.

[@emmanueldanielauthor]

You didn’t discuss the role of education in creating the raw material that becomes the next generation of voters. The over investment in low quality Islamic education creates the next generation of voters.

[@nabielashah889]

Define low quality islamic edu ? What is high quality islamic edu ? Have you ever learn islam ?

[@emmanueldanielauthor]

@@nabielashah8891. teaching kids to be suspicious of their non-Muslim neighbours is low quality. 2. Not teaching enough science, maths and language to prepare them to work is low quality. 3. Teaching kids to memorise instead of understanding is low quality. 4. Being upset with my comment is low quality. There are enough examples of Islamic scholars who are great examples to young kids who should make people like you confident and not defensive.

[@shaikhassan1482]

👍👍👍💪💪💪🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾...

[@kingleongchan6277]

Unless if PAS change their whole idealogy, no way PAS will lead Malaysia. Out of 100% Malays, 70% of them are having a very modernize way of thinking especially with the influential of livings with other races living in Malaysia. The emerging of the multipolar world accustomed with the fast arising modern world, Malaysia needs a multiracial/coalition political parties to keep up with the ever changing economy of the world and PAS can never achieve that. PAS party will lead Malaysia multiracial harmony and country GDP to fall drastically. This is my own point of view and not mend to offend any political parties in Malaysia.

[@corporaljaabawalker1678]

70% malay already voted for PAS. you think that 70% malay are all kampung folks? wake up bro. Just look at the the pass election data. Lookm at Selangor, Penang. As far as we can see, its the low class malay like lokman nor adam, zahed komedi, azalina and mat maslan who are still clinging to UMNO and PH, just for their survival. most malays already left UMNO and it all start 30 years ago. take ME for example. was an UMNO member, but flexible enough to vote DAP. but seing things even worst, I will not hesistate to vote PAS next round. my profile? western educated and a AI engineer. PAS supporter with similar profile like me is EVERYWHERE. in GLC, MNC, universities, private sector and they are all technocrats. so do nto think for once that all those modern malays voted for UMNP/PH. its FAR from it.

[@kingleongchan6277]

@@corporaljaabawalker1678 OH I know nothing about PAS supporters. OKAY PAS will rule Malaysia soon.

[@speed_freak_1001]

@@corporaljaabawalker1678 Good luck getting decent tech jobs in Malaysia once PAS takes over.

[@soonfmly100]

b4 talking of question to gorvernt malaysia,we shall talk of history of malaysia and proportion of racialism of malaysia,althought everything is possible,but through logic thinking ,pas if still under extreming in racialism and religious principle ,and still leader is as square as their leader as hadi and sanusi.then pas will not easy to governt in malaysia,see the population of non islam and moderate and highly educated muslim definately had already a majorities not support to pas!!that is why now umno fall down today.secondly in broneo land there are totally no position for pas to stand..it is a ironic fact.

[@kamaliahabubakar6125]

When a nationalist moderate Party and multiracial coalition is undermined, then radical Islamic party is strengthened in reaction to the dominance of secular and chauvinist non-Muslim coalition. There are young people in both coalitions. Extremist and chauvinist parties are however rejected in Borneo. Malaysia where racial tension is much less.

[@awang57]

nonsense

[@penangites693]

When minah salleh try to talk on religious ppl in malaysia.. hurrm.. i know is a bs when she said penang is adapting a green wave🥵 this is a risk i cant take so i swipe to the left ..

[@ninakhan3803]

COULD! Glad it's not a CERTAINTY. If it is, probably there could be a break-up of the states that made up Malaysia because some don't share its ideology.

[@superali7443]

PUJI TUHAN ALLAH PAS AKAN PERINTAH MALAYSIA DENGAN AMAN DAMAI❤❤❤❤DAN ADIL

[@nancyhon406]

That initiative suggested about knowi g varioius belifs or way of life of indigenous ttibes is good but need political fervour becos it eld be " sensitive" in a country where islsm is the main rrligion.

[@nancyhon406]

What abt increasing islamization? Schools hold taksiŕah at end of school day& lessons are skipped of other subjects like science & naths 😢

[@nancyhon406]

For issues of strange occurances get pokice input & how abt freemasons rituals & how it affects normal living.

[@MartinLim-q3z]

It could but not by itself . Perhaps in a century's time. A proud Malaysian Christian here.

[@corporaljaabawalker1678]

Look at the statistics from DOSM. Look at the data on every election cycle on the increase of Malay voters almost EVERYWHERE. PAS just need between 72-75% malay voters to vote them, and in a constituency where the demography is 63% malay, that place will almost certain go to PAS. except for outliers like Shah Alam, but that also is a matter of TIME. dont believe me? Look at Taman Medan, which is in the heart of PJ. what happen to that seat in the last state election? It wont take a century my friend, but more like 3-4 election cycle. that is probably within your lifetime. In fact, Perak, Pahang and Malacca, PH can say goodbye already. just watch it.

[@MartinLim-q3z]

@corporaljaabawalker1678 that is bcos Perikatan is with them. Anyway , even though I don't prefer Pas they are not as bad as u think . I had been to Kelantan n Terengganu at least 15 x . The Malays are so courteous, polite n friendly. The Chinese are happy Pas is ruling them . All are allowed but not in front . Tons of land are sold to them cheaply cos the malays can't afford it . Don't speculate go there n talk to the people. They may b better humans than us. Understand?

[@winstonwong4942]

Very good... we can go back 80 yrs back, using bullocks carts, having tea at mamak sarabat stall😂😂😂

[@awang57]

says a very narrow minded people. Product of SJKC

[@ibrahimsialibinbrahim9850]

Nothing you stated is a policy prescription by PAS.

[@mas_boiboi]

Yes it will happen It will be asia's yemen or iran. Look at what PAS is focusing on in Parliament...always religion and race.

[@awang57]

BS

[@mimikolomamu]

Of course it's possible. Dinosaur never thought they will go extinct and nobody thought that human can go to space thousands of years ago. Everything is possible except human can fly like Superman or human can live forever.

[@nooraini5849]

May Allah protect our country from the racist PN