ASEAN nations have now started to develop comprehensive ways to strengthen their economic stance. Malaysia, in particular, stands out. It is fueling its stance to achieve global recognition by formally applying to join the prestigious BRICS alliance.
While some may consider Malaysia’s bid to join BRICS an act that diverts the nation from its ASEAN ideology.
In reality, Malaysia might be leveraging the brilliance of the BRICS to strengthen its ASEAN roots or to emerge as a global icon among both blocs.
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Malaysia: Powerplay at Its Best?
Malaysia has formally applied to join the BRICS alliance. While the nation is still an active ASEAN member, the speculative spree concerning how the ten-nation bloc might be splitting has emerged for a while, causing distress within the global economic plot.
However, a new perspective has emerged, one in which the Malaysian BRICS alliance can bring new surprises for the ASEAN bloc.
Leveraging BRICS Ideology
Malaysia’s lasting relationship with the BRICS can bring elemental changes to the ASEAN bloc. Malaysia can leverage the BRICS ideology through this collaboration to tackle global challenges with fierce solutions.
The nation can harness BRICS climate change and technological advancements to repair internal sectors and sectoral anomalies.
Sectoral Support from BRICS
Furthermore, the nation can also harness BRICS brilliance to aid specific sectors of its economy.
For instance, Malaysia may seek help in forestry from Brazil, water management from South Africa, and so on to make significant changes in its internal economic infrastructure.
Collaboration with China
With China in the mix, Malaysia’s lasting collaboration with China can help it robustly develop its smart grid technology to ensure a smooth data flow. By leveraging both sides’ essentials, Malaysia aims for the long haul.
Emerging as a Global Icon
The nation may emerge as a global icon, facilitating both blocs to ensure a systematic relationship in the long run.
If Malaysia manages to ace the scenario, it may emerge as a global head-turner, a strong nation with ties with most of the leading world superpowers.
ASEAN+ BRICS: De-dollarization At Best
ASEAN and BRICS are collectively known as entities ushering in the wave of de-dollarization.
With nations swarming to join the increasing BRICS alliances, which are actively working towards launching their currency systems, the US dollar is now standing at an edge, with its foes multiplying rapidly.
Malaysia’s Role in De-dollarization
Malaysia’s bid to join BRICS is another example of how the multipolar currency narrative is streamlining globally. The development indicates how nations are vying for their independent identities and establishing their currencies as leading ways to forge new milestones.
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Impact on the US Dollar
Derailing the US dollar is the core agenda of BRICS, and with ASEAN nations now showing interest in the lot, the de-dollarization agenda has found a new wave of activism within the global financial space. If expedited, the US dollar can lose its power worldwide.
With the rising US debt metrics and weaponization of the USD, the nations are actively seeking alternatives that could help them establish their own repute and social standing.