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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.

Russian-Chinese cooperation in world affairs is one of the main stabilising factors on the world stage, says Vladimir Putin.

Despite a turbulent state of world affairs, concerns over health of planet rank as highly as issues of global stability, security and peace.

This is aimed at external interference and a small minority of separatists, China's Taiwan Affairs Office said.

"The time to act has come," says Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking one year since the Zionist regime's atrocities against Palestine.

The National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) Muzakarah Committee would be meeting to discuss the matter from tomorrow till Sept 26.

A report on the proposal for mandatory halal certification is nearly complete and will be presented to the Cabinet on Wednesday, says Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

High Commissioner Ailsa Terry has been appointed the UK Prime Minister's Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs.

Global Affairs Canada said it has approved temporary relocation of the diplomats' children and their guardians to a safe third country.

The Beijing-based institution aims to "cultivate professionals to develop marriage related industries and culture".

Malaysia emphasises the importance of trade, economy and the expansion of networks that can provide benefits to the country and the people.

Thailand did not have a specific body overseeing all haj affairs and matters related to it were managed by 88 tourism agencies.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, at this point, the evacuation of Malaysians, including students may not be necessary.

Wisma Putra noted that this was their first meeting since the Foreign Minister took office in December 2023.

King Al-Sultan Abdullah also proposed future monarchs play a larger role representing Malaysia in international affairs.

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.