- China has voiced full support for Malaysia’s entry into BRICS, a major international economic group.
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed the accelerated discussions for Malaysia’s full membership during a meeting in Beijing.
- In 2024, Malaysia and China achieved trade worth nearly $104 billion, strengthening Malaysia’s application.
- Malaysia’s possible BRICS membership highlights balancing relations between the U.S. and China.
- Experts say Malaysia seeks greater global influence while keeping diplomatic flexibility amid global power shifts.
Malaysia has received official support from China to join the BRICS economic bloc, following a meeting in Beijing between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and President Xi Jinping on Tuesday. The endorsement comes as Malaysia pursues full BRICS membership, bringing attention to its rising role in international affairs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim described the support as an honor and a sign of Malaysia’s important contribution on the world stage. He said, “President Xi stated his full support for accelerating Malaysia’s participation as a full member of BRICS. This is a great honour and a sign of support for our country to continue playing an important role on the world stage.” In early 2025, Malaysia became a partner of BRICS and is now seeking full entry.
Malaysia’s case for joining is built on strong economic ties with China. In 2024, the two countries’ trade reached about $104 billion, making China Malaysia’s largest trading partner for sixteen years in a row. During President Xi’s earlier visit in April, both sides signed 31 agreements to further strengthen their relationship. Anwar added, “I stated that this relationship must be translated into the immediate implementation of the matters that have been agreed upon. Only with quick action can this special relationship have a more meaningful impact on the people of both countries.”
The move has put Malaysia in a challenging diplomatic position, as the United States is closely observing these developments. The timing reflects strategic adjustments as global power dynamics and U.S. policies shift. Professor Dr. Azmi Hassan of the Nusantara Academy of Strategic Research said, “Malaysia made the decision to move closer to BRICS before Trump returned to office, but it looks like the right call now. Trump has been using tariffs to threaten smaller nations, so it is important that countries like Malaysia, as part of the Global South, have a platform where their voices can be heard.”
Hassan also noted, “With China backing us, it shows how close the relationship has become. As the Asean chair, Malaysia benefits from this support regionally and globally. At the same time, it doesn’t mean we are discarding the US.” The expert points out that Malaysia’s approach allows the country to benefit from economic opportunities while keeping options open among larger world powers.
Currently, Malaysia’s bid to join BRICS highlights a strategy of pragmatic diplomacy and a balancing act between major international players. As discussions progress, Malaysia aims to secure full BRICS membership in 2025 and reinforce its influence both regionally and globally.
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