Civil Society Leaders, Experts Call For Institutional Reforms, End To Race-based Politics

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Civil society leaders and experts from various fields have called for urgent institutional reforms and an end to race-based politics to safeguard…

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Civil society leaders and experts from various fields have called for urgent institutional reforms and an end to race-based politics to safeguard the nation’s defining principle of unity in diversity.

The call was made at the Aspirasi Rakyat 2.0 Forum today, organised by Persatuan Patriot Kebangsaan (PPK), which brought together non-governmental organisations (NGOs), professionals and members of the public to voice concerns over national unity, social justice and governance.

Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia chairperson Stanley Yong Yew Wei said the younger generation had an important responsibility to cultivate an open mindset that valued unity in diversity, describing it as a fundamental requirement for a progressive Malaysia.

He said Malaysia needed to address racial discrimination through coordinated institutional, legislative, policy and community-based approaches.

Other speakers included Persatuan IKRAM Malaysia president Badlishah Sham Baharin, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) senior lecturer in history Dr Sahul Hamid Mohamed Maiddin and United Nations Association Malaysia (UNAM) representative Datuk M. Santhananaban.

The other speakers included Center for Orang Asli Concerns founder and coordinator Dr Colin Nicholas, UCSI University Professor of Architecture Prof Dr Mohd Tajuddin Mohd Rasdi and economist Dr Muhammed Abdul Khalid.

Badlishah said national unity must be strengthened through justice, compassion and mutual respect, warning against the exploitation of racial and religious differences for short-term political interests.

Citing IKRAM's Malaysian Rahmah National Index (IMNR) 2025 study involving 3,030 respondents nationwide, he said harmonious ethnic and religious relations scored 8.04 out of 10, while strong family institutions recorded 8.51.

However, he cautioned against complacency, saying genuine unity required more than peaceful coexistence and must be supported by meaningful engagement and cooperation across…

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