Malaysia to tread carefully before deciding on full BRICS membership, says Tok Mat
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will take a careful approach before deciding whether to become a full member of the BRICS bloc, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
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Zimbabwe launches AI-powered grain silos to strengthen regional food security
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Russia Dares Jakarta to Defy Trump’s Tariff Threat and Buy Its Oil
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