FYI, I don't know if it's a good idea for Malaysia to join BRICS. But maybe with US starting to sanction companies & the semiconductor industry in Malaysia, perhaps there's not much choice beyond seeking bigger economic ties via a bloc. *shrug*.
Anyway, it's not as if we'd be guaranteed an entry lol.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/1064974/malaysia-set-join-brics-pm-anwar-watch