Malaysia asks China to support its bid to join BRICS
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia plans to join the BRICS grouping of emerging nations as it seeks stronger ties with Global South economies across the world, becoming the second Southeast Asian nation after Thailand to start the accession process.
According to government sources, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim raised the topic during his meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday, asking for Beijing's support in the application process.