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Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran)

Human rights advocacy group in Malaysia since 1977

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42
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
42/100 · methodology

About Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran)

Aliran (Aliran Kesedaran Negara) is Malaysia's oldest human rights organisation, having pursued justice in public life since 1977, and holds Roster (A1) Consultative Status with the relevant international bodies. Based in Jelutong, Penang, the organisation campaigns for democratic space, governmental accountability, and respect for human rights in Malaysia. Aliran operates independently and advocates on behalf of citizens seeking meaningful reform and the protection of their fundamental rights.

Founded
Headquarters
Jelutong, Penang
Operating in
Malaysia

Mission

To champion justice, democratic participation, and human rights in all aspects of public life in Malaysia.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Malaysia

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Malaysia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 42
Peer average: 46

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ROS deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran) with a partial profile.

  • Established in 1977, it predates 85% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in Malaysia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran) draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical advocacy & civil rights charities in Malaysia it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran) is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Jelutong, Penang, Malaysia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 42/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 42 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Malaysia is 46/100.

Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran) is located in Jelutong, Penang, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.

Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran) is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Malaysia. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.

Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Malaysia nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Aliran (Aliran Kesedaran Negara) is Malaysia's oldest human rights organisation, having pursued justice in public life since 1977, and holds Roster (A1) Consultative Status with the relevant international bodies. Based in Jelutong, Penang, the organisation campaigns for democratic space, governmental accountability, and respect for human rights in Malaysia. Aliran operates independently and advocates on behalf of citizens seeking meaningful reform and the protection of their fundamental rights. Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran) is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1977.

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Taxes

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Leadership

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Andrew W•••
Committee Member

Officers & trustees (16)

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Cause areas in Malaysia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services 485
Arts & Culture 433
Health 141
Community Development 103
Sports & Recreation 100
Education 86
Human Services 77
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 73
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Most common causes in Malaysia

Causes charities work on most.

Orphans 161
Cultural Heritage 119
Poverty 100
Eldercare & Aging 82
Disability 71
Housing 41
Refugees 32
HIV/AIDS 22

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 16 officers on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1977
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran)

What is Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran)?
Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran) is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Jelutong, Malaysia. Aliran (Aliran Kesedaran Negara) is Malaysia's oldest human rights organisation, having pursued justice in public life since 1977, and holds Roster (A1) Consultative Status with the relevant international bodies. Based in Jelutong, Penang, the organisation campaigns for democratic space, governmental accountability, and respect for human rights in Malaysia. Aliran operates independently and advocates on behalf of citizens seeking meaningful reform and the protection of their fundamental rights.
When was Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran) founded?
Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran) was founded in 1977.
Where is Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran) located?
Headquartered in Jelutong, Penang, Malaysia.
Is Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran) trustworthy?
Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran)'s website?
https://aliran.com
Are donations to Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.