Aliran Kesedaran Negara [Malay for National Consciousness Movement] is Malaysia`s first multi-ethnic reform movement dedicated to justice, freedom and solidarity. We are also Malaysia`s oldest human rights group, with a consistent record of championing democratic reforms. Guided by universal spiritual values, our struggle focuses on building genuine unity by upholding human dignity and promoting social justice for all Malaysians.



Aliran is the first movement of its kind in the history of our country. We are multi-ethnic in its philosophy, policies, programmes and membership - unlike most movements in the past, which were confined to one community or another.



Aliran`s struggle for social justice is guided by a universal spiritual world-view which makes it different from other groups whose foundation is either strictly secular or religious in a sectarian sense. Most of all, Aliran is not involved in electoral competition for power and position. In this way, we hope to preserve and protect our role as a social educator dedicated to the evolution of a new social order.



Aliran`s main activity is publishing Aliran Monthly to raise public awareness on important issues affecting Malaysians. Aliran also issues media releases, which analyse various issues related to its quest for an alternative order, and responds to both local and international human rights appeals.



Occasionally, we organise talks for the public or send our officials as speakers or participants to forums organised by other groups. We also serve as a co-ordinating body or secretariat for appeals and campaigns on specific social and human rights issues.



Aliran is an important source of independent information on Malaysia for political analysts, academics and others interested in what is really happening in the country.