KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Malaysia has been recognised as one of 13 nations officially added to BRICS as a partner country, a bloc that collectively accounts for one-fifth of global trade.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Malaysia's good relations with the member countries of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) will enable it to become a “partner country” soon with the trade grouping, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.