Malaysia’s interest in joining BRICS Group may be ‘to in a sense, please China’, says analyst

Malaysia’s interest in joining the BRICS Group, which looks to challenge a world order dominated by Western economies, may partly be to please China and improve bilateral trade ties, says Dr Oh Ei Sun, principal adviser at Pacific Research Center of Malaysia. China is among the group’s original members. Malaysia’s move is also an expression of its displeasure of many Western powers' support of Israel in the conflict with Palestinian militant group Hamas, he tells CNA’s East Asia Tonight.
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[@happymelon7129]

Malaysia set to join BRICS, says Anwar. 🤣U$A EU suddenly felt Malaysia is lack of "Democracy" & "Human Rights"

[@BeelP.]

Plus a swift downgrade of its investability.

[@jayjaywoodland]

nations are sick of imported inflation again and again (because of U$$D Over-Printing), disrupting their economic growth... while us enjoy their spending spree without feeling guilty/shame for the world... in addition, nations are also de-risking their reserves from being looted/sanctioned by us. world-wide de-dollarization is inevitable and imminent, or is it?

[@Nice0633]

Never gets old.

[@Aaroniy-gk6tn]

Its true. Muhyidin said the election was stolen DAp chinese and hindus have no right to be ministers in the Malay federation

[@saufi2514]

@@BeelP. it's true. The chinese DAP are not legitimate because Muhyidin has reach one fifteen majority

[@parrotbrand2782]

Malaysia will join whatever if it is beneficial. Brics, Stons, Cemen, Glas, Tiles etc

[@Shafiq-sh]

Why are you so cringey?

[@sychan3513]

CNA is Cable News America?

[@mcgaretse77]

its CIA controlled foreign owned singapore based media.... and they are expanding to NA 😂😂😂

[@mohammadsesthrahman380]

😂😂😂

[@amubi]

Definitely looks like it

[@unholydanger]

Definitely trying to please Americans. I'm embarrassed as an SG

[@ssrae-2229]

S'pore is bounded hands and feet by uSa : its economic success is depended on American goodwill -

[@Jason-sf8vx]

Malaysia main reason to join BRICS is to diversify from being over reliant on West on internatonal policies and monetary system. Current system is full of manipulation and overly advantage to the West that defy fundmental of economy .

[@ericphua2359]

With Taiwan and US investments in Malaysia in semiconductor and AI. US will be Malaysia biggest export market, overtaking Malaysia. Like it or not China economy will contract further for the next few years. Maybe we will see a regimes change in China like Malaysia.

[@BigVic13]

@@ericphua2359 Hmmm, China is Malaysia's biggest trading partner accounting for 23.20% share, while the US is 7.59% share. I don't see this changing much in the next decade.

[@ronaldcasanillo]

No. Malaysia's pivot to China is obviously to please China. That's it. Stop fooling yourself; you cannot have both cake for yourself.

[@moiramaine8986]

msia has always been consistently critical of the western monetary system. joining brics is a no brainer

[@kriiiofficial]

Not follow US = Please China.. What a dumb take

[@vhchoo]

This is a please China movement… no harm for Malaysia… Get their money and get the Malaysian Chinese votes… Malaysian Chinese are rather pro- China probably because they see China - Mainland as a source of pride

[@blcheah2672]

It the same logic that says if Russia trades with China, Russia must be becoming a Chinese vassal.

[@8spores]

Where do CNA get this half baked analyst ? A very low level understanding of the dynamics of BRICS+

[@ronaldcasanillo]

haha... Reality bites.

[@jayjaywoodland]

nations are sick of imported inflation again and again (because of U$$D Over-Printing), disrupting their economic growth... while us enjoy their spending spree without feeling guilty/shame for the world... in addition, nations are also de-risking their reserves from being looted/sanctioned by us. world-wide de-dollarization is inevitable and imminent, or is it?

[@KennyL1]

This half baked analyst is obviously one of those American trained and influenced scholars that are abound in Singapore.

[@Hujjathullah-fz7qh]

While the dis-jointed statement "half-baked analyst ... abound in Singapore" may ring somewhat true ; still some clarification is due. Half-baked or not, Singapore-based analysts are richly-groomed more to "goreng" the truth if not also to "rebus" the facts. Little that are really objective came out of this so called analysis, clearly the analyst in question thrives by begging the question. Actually Malaysia doesn't want to break down the West as much as it wants to BRICS it up ! 😂

[@dr.ilangokaruppannan]

Perhaps you can explain what you understand about the dynamics of BRICS that this "half baked " analyst missed? That would be more beneficial to the viewers rather than to run him down.

[@mcgaretse77]

SG isnt joining BRICS on the fly.... because SG govt wants to please USA... thats sound more logical 😂😂😂

[@thulomanchay]

You what will happen to Singapore if the US sanction Singapore banks on abuses of human rights, freedom of speech and democracy, unfair trade practices and money laundering. They can throwing in funding of terror groups, and supporting genocide

[@Dracsh]

Singapore is not in the business of making losses. Every decisions that were made were carefully calculated.

[@thulomanchay]

My comment taken out. I wrote about the danger of sanctions for the usual excuses.

[@dtbhkoh6575]

If your logic pleases you, SG will be glad to oblige. Insofar, SG has not commented on MY expressed intention except hearing lots of unqualified comments and putting thoughts on SG yet to express stance. Goes to validate a lot of keyboard warrior intellectual quotient.

[@markzzzzberg1312]

singkapoh is a US puppet

[@Komariaazzzz]

We Malaysian does not want to please a leader like BIDEN

[@banana_in_bottle4764]

in American perspective, Biden is government servant. in Singaporean perspective, Lawrence is government servant. Funny to see many Malaysian think Anwar is leader.

[@ronaldcasanillo]

Reality bites.

[@vhchoo]

Make sure you do not end up like Sri Lanka and Argentina or worse the Philippines or Hong Kong… @Komariaazzzz - please Mr Xi all you want but protect your national interest first

[@7Siniestro7Pistolero7]

Why can’t you please Biden?

[@Komariaazzzz]

@@7Siniestro7Pistolero7 biden is a so hai

[@ys29229]

Vietnam and Thailand are also applying to join BRICS grouping. Are these 2 countries plus other 50+ countries also want to please China?

[@narmortein537]

US logic is this - If you are not with me, you are against me..

[@ronaldcasanillo]

No. but obviously Malaysia's decision to please China for sure. C'on be real. Real talk. Enough of those BS rhetoric

[@kanmar1387]

So 50+ countries want to join BRICS?

[@weemengseng3406]

@@ronaldcasanillo You are the BS

[@user-jx4uf1ko2u]

@@kanmar1387 and they will go ghost as quick...

[@happymelon7129]

Former PM of Malaysia , Mahathir Mohamad told WSJ in Sept , 2018 , " We have traded with China for nearly two thousand years . China never conquered us. We have relations with Europe. The Portuguese came to Malaysia in 1509. Two years later, they came and conquered us. So I always feel that I’m safer with China than with Western countries " . Current Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim told reporters in Australia 3 months ago -- If Western countries have problems with China "they should not impose it upon us", we do not have a problem with China .

[@MatPost]

The Portuguese came and conquered Malacca because the Sultan during that time was the one who instigated the bitter relations between them by imprisoning some Portuguese visitors without any valid reasons and refused to answer any compensations asked by Albuquerque. Enough with this historical revisionist bollocks.

[@happymelon7129]

@@MatPost West : there is no gen''0c,,id'e in GZ 😂 West : We are helping 1raq people by X million 😂

[@mejust8392]

@@MatPost The malacca sultan didnt know Portugese was a super power then, ruling half the world with Spain. Now Portugal isnt so tough even with nato help they fail to win against desert goat herders.

[@user-nz8wm2ct4n]

@@MatPost You believe that?😂

[@jayjaywoodland]

nations are sick of imported inflation again and again (because of U$$D Over-Printing), disrupting their economic growth... while us enjoy their spending spree without feeling guilty/shame for the world... in addition, nations are also de-risking their reserves from being looted/sanctioned by us. world-wide de-dollarization is inevitable and imminent, or is it?

[@happymelon7129]

😂Why don't tell the truth ? All these country joining BRICS is not to "please China" . Is to de-risk from the do11er , after seeing what they did, so many country freaking out. 🤣 Explain Why S'pore rush to buy so much gold ?

[@xxoo-lp6vc]

😅Saudi has moved tons of $, to S'pore and HK. But the midia not allow to talk about it

[@calvinang1]

@happymelon7129 good job. I just put a 👍🏻 on all your post here

[@chekeocha4923]

Yes. This analyst is very wicked n biased. The real intention is notcto depend on the dollar

[@happymelon7129]

😅S'pore also freaking out ? How Much Gold Did Singapore Buy in 2023? According to World Gold Council data, Singapore had 153.74 metric tons of gold at the end of 2022. Thus, the 76.5 metric tons of gold added in 2023 represented a significant 49.8% rise in Singapore’s gold reserves. The Southeast Asian city-state now has 230.02 metric tons in gold reserves.

[@Buttercookies0]

50 cts.

[@louisemann3306]

CNA is sounding more and more like a US propaganda channel.

[@8spores]

For a long time CNA is a parrot of Western news

[@smsmurni]

What do you expect from "America Proxy country" media ? 😂

[@weemengseng3406]

CNA is CNN, Asian branch

[@robertschwarzenegger1933]

Channel News America😄😂😂😂

[@ronaldcasanillo]

Reality hurts?

[@ys29229]

You join Brics is you want to please China You don't join Brics is you want to frustrate China. Is this Dr. Oh's reasoning and logic?

[@hkfoo3333]

it is like a kid talking that Malaysia joining for this frivolous reasons of pleasing China. It is for security , independence and many other benefits for the country.

[@user-qi3cf1ho2j]

This Dr. thinking is very naive. So all others countries goin to join Brics are also trying to please China? Hahaha so kid comments from cna.

[@user-ed9so2rb4k]

This basically the Western mind set!

[@mhashimhamzah8409]

Exactly..... Malaysia is pleasing everybody... not only China... but US... Europe I fact the whole world except Israel... yr comment doesn't carry any weight as far as Malaysia is concern... Malaysia is charting her own way not subjected to any interfence from any other country....as for Spore... they are pleasing the US....yr comment is one sided.... please find something sensible why Malaysia opt to join Brics...

[@dtbhkoh6575]

@@mhashimhamzah8409 SG has not commented on MY choice, so don't put thought on SG yet to express stance. You're not in the pay grade to comment, so do take care of your own choice first.

[@Sabundy]

Good grief....CNA is such pathetic Western/American propaganda.... How about we talk about all the things Singapore does to please America CNA?

[@leealex24]

Channel full of lies, as usual

[@DS87]

Absolutely, saw the title of the video, came for the comments. They are not even hiding it now.

[@deepone5005]

Sinkiapore is called a US poodle not for nothing. It is a vassal and its media has been infiltrated by toxic western element as part of the process to being an obedient poodle.

[@WeAretheWorld89]

Yes I agreed, formerly it was a neutral news platform. Now I mistaken it as CNN.

[@leealex24]

​@@WeAretheWorld89 SG is very good at saying propaganda and/or lies, in a very professional way to make you believe. I have witnessed it before. It's not a media many trust, especially those who know their intent. I go for unbiased or best media that advocates your own country.

[@Stanley3163]

CNA, please stop your nonsense and bad mouthing about Malaysia..

[@tobyc8668]

Dr Oh Ei Sun, principal adviser at Pacific Research Center of Malaysia.

[@markzzzzberg1312]

CNA is a US puppet

[@MENGGELABA100KALI]

​@@tobyc8668doe not mean he cannot be bought

[@lawrencelau5728]

You either please US or China..

[@jayjaywoodland]

nations are sick of imported inflation again and again (because of U$$D Over-Printing), disrupting their economic growth... while us enjoy their spending spree without feeling guilty/shame for the world... in addition, nations are also de-risking their reserves from being looted/sanctioned by us. world-wide de-dollarization is inevitable and imminent, or is it?

[@bekicot88]

Western warmongers logic

[@narmortein537]

US logic is - If you are not with me, you are against me....

[@mgpunya1]

No point in pleasing another country if you don't get any economic benefits out of it..

[@wkpeterf]

I think Singapore not interested to join BRICS, might be thinking of U.S. or G7. 😢😅😂

[@user-yj3qm9et9w]

Singapore is consistently the top FDI in China (ex HK and bigger than the USA) and none of the existing BRICS members are within the top 10 FDI in China. And Singapore is also the consistent top FDI investor in all ASEAN members that outbid China. So why should Singapore join BRICS and be dictated by its investees, where is the logic?

Anwar has already made it clear why Malaysia joins BRICS. He said the Malaysian economy is growing and inflation is low, yet the national currency (the ringgit) is depreciating. There is no justification for an irrelevant external currency to distort the strong fundamentals of the Malaysian economy, he added. What Anwar trying to say is that Malaysia needs to be shielded from the negative effect arising from policies being adopted by another country and so de-dollarization through BRICS has to proceed.

[@dtbhkoh6575]

As a fellow ASEAN, we respect and wish you success in your endeavor.

[@ronaldcasanillo]

Good luck.

[@wulung5943]

Why don't Singapore apply to join BRICS like brave and smart Malaysia?

[@deanzaZZR]

Singapore doesn't need to. With a per capita GDP higher than that of the USA Singapore is fine as independent and neutral.

[@lompanglompang6628]

In war, they send the pawn first. May be Singapore will join if Malaysia survives the move. 😃😃

[@deepone5005]

​@@deanzaZZRSpore shot its own foot, couldn't help sanction Russia in double quick steps. That was a big mistake. The whole lot of muppets ought to be removed. At least LHL knew how to step down for his poor kpi

[@happymelon7129]

S'pore can't , don't need to and not allowed . The finance sector basically own by Wx11$treet. Stay neutral and trade with all is the best for S'pore and ASEAN. Also S'pore don't have so many products to trade in local currency.

[@happymelon7129]

@@deepone5005 S'pore actually sanction Russia very very little only , just for show. And Russia U$ knew it 😅

[@LOLnesssss]

Some of the points brought up here is a joke. CNA should interview independent geopolitical analysts like Sean Foo and Ben Norton for expert technical and unbiased opinions.

[@debl5848]

Why the negative connotation, CNA. You are sounding absolutely like those anti China Western mouthpiece. We know why Malaysia. It is about economic growth. BRICS is an economic bloc which gives members more flexibility and sovereignity in trade.

[@banana_in_bottle4764]

DR Oh's warning already given. now it is up to you.

[@atangled]

As usual a lopsided analysis, asking a Singaporean on Malaysian politics with China??

[@andreapoh4185]

Don't you know? This guy is Malaysian like you.

[@dtbhkoh6575]

@@andreapoh4185 Unfortunately prone to spontaneous dementia when comes to embarrassing facts.

[@atangled]

@@andreapoh4185 he doesn't know malaysian politics

[@yoyolim538]

What do you expect from another Singaporean kia su

[@Aaroniy-gk6tn]

@@yoyolim538 he probably dont realised spore is a Malay island belong ing to Malay sultanates.

[@ssss8162]

More propaganda from CNA please

[@happymelon7129]

😅What "please China" ? China need to compete with U$ to please ASEAN. All think tank are "fund" by someone. This mean they "work" for someone.

[@tengchuankhoo6585]

Indonesia was the earliest then followed by Thailand to publicly expressed interest in BRICS. Put it this way, Malaysian's interest in BRICS sounds more normal arguably even late.

[@cheemengsiew288]

Why CNA so pessimistic About Malaysia with China

[@happymelon7129]

Channel News America 😆

[@PlanetXenornoph]

Because they beh ta han😂😂😂

[@ssrae-2229]

Singapore 3K .. Kiasu Kiabo Kiasi - 😮‍💨🤗🤑

[@user-xj2ff4un8r]

Nothing wrong to work with China. Its right for Malaysia to choose China over USA for better economic development.

[@happymelon7129]

Nope , ASEAN stay neutral and trade with all. For trade with better position , trade more. For trade with less advantage position , trade less. Own people interest come first.

[@happymelon7129]

All ASEAN knew the sun has set in the west. Only PH BongBong still with the empire due to family asset are onhold by the empire.

[@enriquemarcella3436]

@@happymelon7129 So wumao-wumao is wumao.

[@7Siniestro7Pistolero7]

As long as they don’t start claiming Malaysian land.

[@happymelon7129]

@@7Siniestro7Pistolero7 They are going to build more lands with Malaysia. e.g...expand islands, island on Malacca,...

[@ssss8162]

Clearly CNA and their panel of "experts" know better about what's good for Malaysia.

[@lannyjr1042]

Malaysia risk investment from West if they move too much towards dictators

[@louistan7560]

Makes a lot of sense. The bigger and more extensive BRICS is the wider the market. Think palm oil and rubber..

[@zarith87]

China wants Malaysia close with them is not because of energy security, palm oil or rubber... its because malaysia's semiconductor industry.. Malaysia is No 6 biggest exporter of Semiconductor in the world.. malaysia hold 13% of Global Market Share - Semiconductor Supply Chain.. 40% if Malaysia export is actually Electric & Electronics, Oil & Gas only about 10%.. United states total import of Electric & Electronic goods FROM Malaysia worth USD 19.43 Billion in 2023, 20% united states semiconductor import is FROM Malaysia bigger than Taiwan, Malaysia export TO China is Intergrated Circuit worth USD12.5 Billion 25.8%, Gas 9.4%, Petroleum 5.9%..

[@thiruselvanramasamy1696]

If Anwar want to join Brics he must get the public to voice their option first .He is losing on the ringgit game cannot allow further drop xpot products cannot be priced fairly

[@kamrulz659]

A Referrendum must be obtained first b4 any move to join brics.But its a right move in a right direction😊

[@4bT8w5u6]

You want the truth? Malaysia needs a strong and visionary leader to lead. We hope PM Anwar will be such leader like our President Xi. He has made a wise decision to join BRICS and Malaysia will benefit a lot. Malaysia has natural resources/agriculture that need a huge consumer and global manufacturer like China to buy, the USA is not capable without the mass manufacturing capability. China has many experienced and cheap infrastructure developers/manpower to help develop Malaysia's buildings, ports, railways, highways etc. We also have a huge manufacturing industry offering a wide range of consumer products from home appliances, furnishing, electric cars etc at a very competitive price to immediately bring down Malaysia's domestic inflation. China-majority-lead AIIB in collaboration with our state-owned banks can support Malaysia with competitive capital needs. The next economy millennium belongs to Asia and Asian countries should support China to lead.

[@ekunited1505]

Haha...Looking through the comments, CNA is so out of touch with reality on the ground.

[@thetinkerer5322]

PM Anwar has been constantly bowing to the CCP, we've seen this last year regarding the South China Sea dispute where clearly Malaysians weren't happy about it. It seems he's continue this trend by joining BRICS. Bowing to their own bullies in hopes to revive the economy especially the currency which has been on a steady decline. This is a risky move as we've seen from countries like Philippines who not too long ago, chose to bow to China as well, in return China constantly harassed their fishermen and troops in the South China Sea and now the Philippines are regretting that decision. You can only go so far negotiating and bowing to thugs.

[@damien8398]

Exactly. The PM is making risky choices 😂Once they are further invested in it, it will make it even more difficult to exit. The CCP cannot be trusted. The best option is to stay neutral.

[@camarozl1951]

What the Msian PM Anwar did throughout the previous years in regard to handling and negotiating with the CCP is indeed concerning 😅

[@rammsteinx6358]

Try again US dog

[@damien8398]

@@rammsteinx6358 If you have actual info for debate, present it. Nothing in his comment is about the U.S. Stop trolling in comment sections.

[@Aaroniy-gk6tn]

@@camarozl1951 bowing or bending his ass?

[@sevenhenson3926]

malaysia needs chinese money during colonial times, post independence, and still needs chinese money. nothing changes

[@wheniamfree]

I want to suggest your esteemed channel select your analyst carefully: Malaysia doesn't need to please China, same as Singapore I reckon. To say what Malaysia does now is to please China is unjust and ignorant,

[@PP-vf1kx]

😬 it’s embarrassing…we have to kiss their feet!…that’s how hopeless we are!

[@aiesyahsyahirah4717]

Sure..malaysia please China 😂. Dont be stupid..this is just strategic moves. Why Malaysia wants to stay with those (USA) that has sanctioning many malaysian companies?? Interference much…

[@debl5848]

Remember palm oil and rubber gloves to name a few...

[@johnlim8991]

It is a delusive and simplistic statement to say Malaysia expresses keenness to join BRICS so as to please China and also to demonstrate displeasure over the west support of Israel. Malaysia government is rational and knows the correct decision.

[@hkfoo3333]

Wonder why this Prof fails to mention the actual benefit of joining BRICS is to be INDEPENDENT OF THE US DOLLAR . To be totally independent , unlike Singapore which will be totally dependent on the dollar , a country must not be influenced by the dollar manipulations anytime someone wishes , and not be sanctioned in the event of displeasure of certain countries. The economic factors of siding with China is agreed very important too. ... in fact the benefits with China is all round and peace of mind. US is not dependable as their mood can change and the reserves in the dollar can disappear with the stroke of a pen. Globally every country should diversify and into RMB is good way.

[@AntoneJohnson-dq5gm]

It would be easier for Paupa Archipelagos Ilhas of Western and New Guinea to join BRICS than Malaysia *

[@4bT8w5u6]

True! they are poorer and have more resources and land potential to develop.

[@siewkonsum7291]

Since ancient times, the peoples of Malaysia (ie Malaya, Sabah & Sarawak) have prosperous trading with excellent people-to-people relationship with China. Any busybody outsider countries attempt to push Malaysia to pit against China is utterly futile. In year 2023, Malaysia-China bilateral trade is about Rm300 billions ringgit & is going up, of which 24% of it are via Reminbi/Ringgit swap lines, US dollar to use is getting less. Latest Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia & Vietnam have expressed their interest to join Brics. So who is the next? 😊

[@happymelon7129]

😅What "please China" ? Malaysia is the first country announce that does not agree the 9-dash line. But can work out the dispute together. 😁Need to forever disagree to keep the bargaining chip. China never stop Malaysia and Brunei extract oil in the 9-dash line.

[@norlinaabdul2359]

Just becareful with the dragon and the bear especially when you are trying hard to wake up the sleeping bear & dragon

[@ArabicReja973]

*The international law* is very clear on the South China Sea: - parts of it belong to some ASEAN countries including Malaysia 🇲🇾, - the rest of it is the international water, - no part of it belongs to China🇨🇳 or Taiwan🇹🇼.

[@8spores]

BS

[@ZulkefliMohamedIsa-ze6ho]

After Anwar Ibrahim visit to China, a professor Malaysian predict that big earthquake will happen in Malaysia

[@pembelanusabangsa]

this so called politics analyst is not credible at all…shut up Oh!

[@happymelon7129]

All think tank are "fund" by someone. This mean they "work" for someone.

[@cherubimcherubim9515]

Everyone is joining BRICS this guy don't know what he's talking about. Lol

[@abc991300]

It would be equally ludicrous if people interpret Singapore stance on Ukraine Russia war as Western pleasing position. CNA has at times becoming such a skewed western leaning reporting. Instead of maintaining a neutral objective reporting.

[@megstlimlim3386]

Hopes for MSIA CHINA " Common Prosperity " for all nonbumi Chinese 😂😅

[@user-xj2ff4un8r]

Yes, one wonders why this analyst comment seem to discredit Malaysia's decision. I personally think PM Anuar is making the right choice

[@vhchoo]

No harm to please both sides like India’s Jaishankar as long as you recognize that China is no Angel. Trust but verify everything that China does

[@davidlum2001]

CNA kinda not realise it yet that people do not listen to their news anymore but just coming to the comment section to criticize in what we see as news that pleases the USA.

[@Jin-oq2qu]

Oh no! It's this not a clue Mr Oh no! Again.

[@bobafett5757]

*Malaysia Indonesia Turkiye Egypt Iran Vietnam Thailand Jordan are strong countries to enter BRICS*

[@ethanang8099]

Even NATO Turkiye? What? NATO Turkiye also want to join? By the way Turkiye is still part of NATO legally.

[@victorywang2924]

Not sure who controls CNA about what it can talk about!

[@narmortein537]

An entity of CNN

[@seekersoul3439]

I think the right way of saying should be Malaysia took the opportunity of right timing to get easy access into BRIC membership.

[@Abraham-uk4xy]

No Malaysian membership is to cooperate with other countries in the South. Malaysia is the hero of South South cooperation even during Dr. Mahathirs time. Malaysia was trading with South Africa, Brazil, Argentina etc. Why should everything be done to please China. Other ASEAN countries are also thinking of joining BRICS. They can learn from Russia, India and China all of which are Asian countries.

[@Muhamadjufry8637]

Congratulations Malaysia. . . hopefully bring many benefits to the country and people as well as the country of brics. .

[@BrandyHeng007]

Russia has set a key criteria that countries seeking to join the BRICS should not participate in illegal unilateral sanctions on any of its members.

[@C1K450]

Cambodia 🇰🇭 is the only sensible and mature country out of ASEAN to cooperate with both American and Chinese interest for Cambodia’s own agenda. ASEAN was seen to be the next thing to rival the EU 🇪🇺, now wasted because some countries want to side with America 🇺🇸 and some want to side with China 🇨🇳!

[@ramstrong1961]

Inside China Business: China isn't dumping dollars, they're dumping banks

[@cklee804]

Such analyst needs more knowledge and a deep understanding of reality . A country enters into international relationship because of its own interest unless it is a colony or a proxy country for big powers . China and Malaysia will continue the spirit of goodwill from the time of Malacca Sultanate. Let us remember that in 1511 Portugal invaded Malacca, and in 1641 the Dutch took over and later the British and the Japanese in the second world war.

[@1rjona]

Well, being on the British /American team didn't make Malaysia richer than Singapore or Brunei so why not join the other team that seems to be on the rise

[@pehclark7256]

1mdb drama 2.0. Expect more forest chity.Jho low now living between Shanghai and Qatar.

[@Nagari_ID]

I think Indonesia & Singapore will not join BRICS in the near future because this country has a strong economic alliance with the US, European Union, Australia, Korea & Japan as long as China always intervenes militarily in the South China Sea , Indonesia still needs support from US, Indonesia is a Non-Aligned country and chooses to join the OECD economic group that is not affected by the politics of war, India and China have different interests may be difficult to succeed in the near future

[@dtbhkoh6575]

SG is of no value to BRICS as 1) SG is small and not a resource-rich country able to be exploited nor able to satisfy China's development needs. 2) SG consumer market is too small to satisfy China's vast manufacturers' and exporters' needs. 3) SG doesn't have a large low to medium-manufacturing industry to be cannibalized by China's vast cheaper manufacturers. 4) SG's developed economy is now in the infrastructure preservation, recycling and enhancement phase unlike the initial development, so SG will not offer much infrastructure development or cheap land for China developers that desperately seek to expand overseas with China's domestic glut situation.

[@SamC-mx2ud]

@@dtbhkoh6575 True, SG is a small shrimp, not appetizing with no worthy natural resources to be exploited.

[@deepone5005]

👎👎👎. Blatant ,Sour grapes propaganda.

[@deodenum]

De-dolarisation is what Malaysia is aiming for. We are a fiercely independent small trading nation. We need to wtv it takes to grow our economy. Malaysia is not interested in being tied up by the West.

[@user-be5mk5em4e]

More likely to practise solidarity and also to be sensible at a time like this when many countries seem to be desperate and possibly going crazy.

[@teckhocktan5696]

Lollll. Please China? Dude doesn't know what he's talking about.

[@DavidFoo-kh4ri]

Half-baked dude😅😅😅

[@lawrencelau5728]

You either please US or China…

[@teckhocktan5696]

@@lawrencelau5728 China is not US. Malaysia don't need to please any of them.

[@HafizurRahman-mx1gf]

Its all about survival of a nation..no such thing of pleasing anybody as been mentioned by mr prof..dont try to belittle MY choice of BRICS as MY dont even touch any stand of SG to be with any bloc.

[@SoBiased]

This oh guy is paid by the CIA mossad 😂😂

[@hangtuah888]

He is not a doctor but a witch-doctor.

[@Frogkiller-x64bit]

this guy is pleasing the US

[@kahloongan9630]

This so called expert thinks with his back side

[@clementihammock7572]

So foresee Comac C919 bulk order from Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos? 😂

[@pinkfloyd3304]

Both China and Malaysia had been trading for the last 2000 years. In the modern era Malaysia is the first ASEAN country to extend political & economic ties with China.. - and China will never forget this!

[@Buttercookies0]

The Chinese already forgotten the Cultural revolution which happened less than 100 years ago. Yet they can remember smthg 2000 years???

[@joejunior861]

So? First come first serve is it.

[@Buttercookies0]

@tekinfomedi It's abt your memory power.

[@FxMTOK]

@tekinfomedi Never trust a government that points its guns at its own citizens.

[@user-jx4uf1ko2u]

@@FxMTOK Yeah, heard them muttering recently during 4th June secret vigil in GZ "永不信枪口指民的党"

[@supersuperkamen]

singapore CNN british and american .. pawn

[@JosephTin]

Malaysia is looking after her own national interest. This is not about pleasing China or displeasing the USA. Saying along that line is sinister.

[@user-zh6ki7zr4t]

Singapore is worried about their own currency! The dedollarization is not going to be in their best interest. Malaysia is being prudent by joining the winner.

[@dtbhkoh6575]

Nothing to worry and if we're still welcome, S'porean will gladly continue converting our favourable rated SGD into MYR to spend in MY. And reckon M'sian workers are just as welcome and prudent to continue drawing their SGD salary without any reservation.

[@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko]

@@dtbhkoh6575 What many Singaporeans are not aware of is the fact that Singapore is vulnerable to Western led financial system and institutions. If the US dollar crash in the future, BRICS countries can still trade among themselves without the US dollar and SWIFT system because they've diversified their economy, but Singapore will be in a bind because they can't join BRICS for unilaterally sanction Russia along with the Western bloc

[@SamC-mx2ud]

@@dtbhkoh6575 Will it be 1-MYR4.0 soon?

[@FxMTOK]

@@SamC-mx2ud Very highly as locals have to outbid China products that flood Malaysia, a resemblance to how China's domestic e-commerce kills off their own retail stores.

[@1a23aJ]

@@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko Huh, you must be the most ignorant storyteller I've come across today. Within our circle of Singaporean contemporary, insofar we've no interest and respect for Malaysia's decision with regards to BRICS though our stance may differ. Currency will always ebb and flow with many dynamic geo-factors, competencies of the governance institutes and systems etc., not by mere fear-mongering with BRICS as topics. You've been sprouting nonsensical without in-depth knowledge of this topic which will be detrimental to your fellow Malaysia informed choice and intelligence. It is also your prerogative as a responsible citizen or as a pro-China or as a CN troll intention to sway agenda, but to disparage Singapore for your agenda pleasure, do expect a caustic response.

[@jacobtheking3422]

This scenario looks somewhat familiar, oh its just like the Philippines under Duterte presidency! Country sold to China and no more claims in South China Sea now. Good luck Malaysia, you've used up all your bargaining chips.

[@bestfriendmedina2450]

Nope never sell lol no proof

[@user-zd7qj1yb9d]

The moment china go all out on investing in malaysia,very soon there wont be SGD 1 to RM 3 anymore..which is gd so malaysians wont be coming here to work..😂😂😂 China will help Malaysia to push the ringgit back up..😂😂😂..

[@FxMTOK]

Looking forward to see how MYR develop.

[@4bT8w5u6]

Yes, we want more Malaysians to China to learn Mandarin, work here and become a members of our big family. Hopefully one day everyone will be using RMB as standard currency instead of USD when the US is bankrupt.

[@Hs5687]

So What if MY wishes to please a New SuperPower that not only has Powerful Economic , Military & Strategic Alliances But also does not interfere with Domestic Politics … Which Developing Country doesn’t Want to Partner such a Superpower?

[@johnny-ih5es]

What's wrong with improving bilateral trade ties?

[@happymelon7129]

All ASEAN knew the sun has set in the west. Only PH BongBong still with the empire due to family asset are onhold by the empire.

[@deschan2246]

Sun set is propaganda churn out by ccp China, it's fake

[@cuteandfunnyearthlings2863]

Malaysia don't need to please anyone, it just need benefits for its own country and its people to grow and prosper, so joining BRICS will mean getting a share of the prosperity from the bigger BRICS countries such as china and russia, BRICS is not a military and politcal block whereas G7 and EU are turning into one and NATO, 5 EYES, AUKUS, QUAD are all the same and non benefit humanity or help economies to grow and prosper.

[@razaliyusof8861]

Suddenly Malaysia drop rank.just get with it join brics as soon as possible.

[@deranjang9935]

There is only 2 choice... To please America or to please china.....

[@cheemengsiew288]

China and Malaysia Issues No business of Singapore Cna

[@tuapuikia]

I'm not a fortune teller, but the Microsoft investment in Malaysia will be reduced or delayed if Malaysia join Bricks.

[@bobafett5757]

*Remarkable strategic move for Malaysia to join BRICS and next potential admission should come from Indonesia is the right candidate to represent SEA in BRICS*

[@pearlyung]

Ringgit and stock markets down down down. Can't even get jho low and all the stolen money billions back from China. Lol

[@nicolloyoi]

That can be considered why Malaysia is quite and not helping other ASEAN countries to stand against China’s aggression against other ASEAN member countries. Malaysia’s interest is in favor with China.

[@nicolloyoi]

China, Russia, and North Korea are teaming and getting the hearts of other ASEAN countries so that they won’t get involve in South China Sea, if the South China Sea is fully occupied by the China in the near future, the South East Asia countries will be doomed, because the mid mass of sea in the region are owned by the Chinese people, all the natural resources and many more. Goodluck to us!😢

[@Riki-wr1dv]

Quit talking garbage, buddy.

[@siddd88]

Genius n early bird move from Malaysia. However, better late than never, for instance.

[@drsharifahkhadijah650]

Smart malaysia❤❤

[@mikecsj1]

Siding with China is very risky as the country is not stable at all, huge risk of economic collapse and volatile political system due to its geopolitical stance. However Malaysia is very determined to be the next Lebanon or Iran, our leader also naively think that we can challenged the established world order. Malaysian know that our days are numbered, ringgit will falls rapidly and soon we will be same as Laos, Cambodia and Myanmmar which can only leach on and kowtow to China.

[@sammakorn254]

U S firms will cut down its investment in Malaysia.

[@papa-dt1cv]

Wow... 188.40 billion ringgit investment 🤤👏👏 Hope Thailand soon too.

[@victorywang2924]

The rubbish of this doctor ushered out! You have largest trading partner that you want to work with for a better economy growth for your people, not someone hides behind ! This is crystal clear !

[@iFryTube]

Is any comment here not AI generated?

[@idrismuda4102]

Does Makaysia has to bother about what Singapore think.Is Singapore a friend.

[@AhmetTekin101]

Follow the money! - It's not surprising if Anwar Ibrahim's bank accounts are full of Chinese money.

[@Jin-oq2qu]

Rupees?

[@happymelon7129]

🤣Nobody in ASEAN can beat PH leader BongBong ---> family asset in U$ ---> which actually belong to the people.

[@joejunior861]

How you know? Not all are like NR and MM or those corrupt politicians. So old need so much money for what?