global south

KL mayor says Asia and Africa, though low energy users, face severe impacts from extreme weather and rising temperatures.

Since the Industrial Revolution, country after country has turned to fossil fuels to power their transport and industry.

It's crucial to shift course slightly and enhance collaboration with the Global South, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Elina Noor, Senior Fellow, of the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

The appeal of the BRICS mechanism lies in the expanding influence of its members in the global political and economic system.

Malaysia's intent to join BRICS is part of the country's efforts to uphold its independent and neutral policies.

BRICS countries are among the world's largest producers of grains, legumes, and oilseeds, says Vladimir Putin.

Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli is scheduled to deliver Malaysia's national statement at BRICS Outreach/BRICS Plus Summit in Kazan, Russia.

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stresses the urgent need for global cooperation in tackling the world's growing challenges.

BRICS is vital for strengthening cooperation among countries of Global South and containing onslaught of rich industrial states, PM says.

Menyertai organisasi antara kerajaan BRICS bukan sahaja membolehkan Malaysia mendapat manfaat daripada kumpulan negara Global South tetapi turut memberi ruang kepada negara untuk berkongsi kepakaran.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Global South currently accounts for roughly 40 per cent of the world's economic output.

Kebangkitan kumpulan negara Global South bukan sahaja menggambarkan anjakan dalam kuasa ekonomi sedia ada, tetapi juga merupakan satu konfigurasi, atau penetapan semula pengaruh terhadap dunia.

Sentimen yang disuarakan ialah keadaan perlu kembali kepada gencatan senjata dan kepada rundingan.