Malaysia’s BRICS Partnership Strengthens Economic Links with ASEAN, Says Deputy Foreign Minister

Source: The Star | Original Published At: 2026-10-29 04:41:00 UTC

Key Points

• Malaysia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said Malaysia is increasingly viewed as a strategic link between BRICS countries and ASEAN.
• He said Malaysia’s participation as a BRICS partner country has already produced tangible benefits, particularly through Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s meetings with leaders of BRICS member countries.
• Malaysia’s decision to seek BRICS membership was described as a strategic move, although the country currently faces a moratorium on full membership.
• Lukanisman said Malaysia’s involvement in both BRICS and APEC reflects an effort to diversify economic cooperation rather than rely on traditional economic arrangements.
• He said the success of Malaysia’s participation in BRICS should be measured by the benefits obtained, not by membership status.