KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Malaysia’s direction following its intention to join BRICS, and how this move could benefit the country’s economic development, will be discussed in the Dewan Rakyat today.

KULIM, June 22 — Malaysia’s plan to join the BRICS grouping will not adversely impact its electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.

BANGKOK, June 20 — Thailand hopes to become a member of the BRICS group of emerging economies at the organisation’s next summit in Russia in October, a Foreign Affairs Ministry official said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The decision for Malaysia to be a BRICS member will be driven by Putrajaya, said Malaysia’s Ambassador to Russia Datuk Cheong Loon Lai.

SHAH ALAM, June 18 — Malaysia is open to joining the intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) because it can bring various economic benefits to the country, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

BEIJING, June 18 — Malaysia will soon start formal proceedings to join BRICS, Prime Datuk Seri Minister Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday.