Malaysia has applied for membership of the BRICS, the country's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced in his post on X Sunday.

Anwar said he had received a courtesy call from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during his two-day official visit to Malaysia at Seri Perdana, Putrajaya. The "discussions primarily centered on Malaysia's recent application for membership in the BRICS alliance, which Russia currently chairs."

This potential membership holds substantial promise for both nations and underscores their commitment to fostering robust international collaboration, according to Anwar.

BRICS now has 10 members: China, Russia, Brazil, India, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Ethiopia.