Move from race, religion-based parties to multi-racial ones, says group

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PETALING JAYA: A coalition of NGOs have called for race- and religion-based parties to dismantle the communal party system in order to build a more solid foundation for national unity.

Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia (GBM) chairman Yong Yew Wei said the time is now ripe for these political entities to form single non-race-based parties and establish multi-racial parties in their place.

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