The movement was launched by G18 led by former PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu at a hotel in downtown Kuala Lumpur on 13 July 2015.
[2] The movement was the principles of moderation, inclusiveness, progressiveness and concern for the people, and committed to the real value of Islam, 'mercy to all' (rahmatan lil 'alamin) which gives protection and justice to all Malaysian.
The pro-tem committee of Gerakan Harapan Baru including the G18 members: Nadwah Ulama Nahdah Jadidah 2015 (NUNJI 15) or in English, Convention of Scholars for Contemporary Reform 2015 was held in effort: The basis of Gerakan Harapan Baru ideologies are Syura (Consultation) and guidance from scholars and Muslim thinkers.
AMANAH was officially launched on 16 September 2015 at national level, while it was still awaiting the approval of the Registrar of Societies (RoS).
[4] The new logo and flag was also unveiled at its official launch on that day.