Malaysian PM Anwar could use BRICS as platform to expand ASEAN’s reach, say economists

Malaysia could use the BRICS grouping of emerging economies to help expand the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) reach, when the country takes over the chairmanship of the regional bloc next year, said economists. Malaysia is working towards BRICS membership amid growing geopolitical uncertainties, including tensions between China and the United States. Analysts said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim would want to seize various platforms to speak up for ASEAN and the developing world against economic injustices. CNA’s Melissa Goh reports. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia