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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
BRICS 2025: Anwar presents civilisational diplomacy
AS global trust in traditional institutions wanes and multipolarity gains traction, Malaysia's presence at the BRICS 2025 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, offers more than technical policy advocacy — it signals the emergence of a new diplomatic ethos. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim positions Malaysia not just as a participant in international affairs, but as a civilisational bridge committed to narrative sovereignty and moral multilateralism. Malaysia's participation epitomises a comprehensive and justice-oriented worldview, promoting a civilisational diplomacy where ethics, history, and plural values shape responses to global crises. The endorsement of the BRICS Partnership for the Elimination of Socially Determined Diseases, for instance, reimagines public health beyond biomedical metrics. It recognises the structural roots of inequality, linking access to care with ontological dignity and social justice. Malaysia's emphasis on resilient health systems, vaccine equity, and pharmaceutical supply chain governance elevates health diplomacy to the level of international security. In calling for equitable regulation, Malaysia reframes access to care as a sovereign right, countering the paternalism that often defines North-South health frameworks. On climate, Malaysia reinforces its commitment to a just transition via the National Energy Transition Roadmap and a 2050 net-zero target. Yet the crux of its intervention lies in its critique of the global climate finance architecture. Malaysia supports the BRICS Framework on Climate Financing, but demands more effective instruments, concessional equity, and institutional coherence. Malaysia calls for justice that is actionable, not aspirational. As Asean Chair, it drives regional alignment in climate action, positioning Southeast Asia as a sustainable investment hub with narrative depth. At the heart of Malaysia's foreign policy reorientation is the Anwar Doctrine — a proposition that diplomacy must transcend power balances and embrace civilisational ethics. Anwar's critique of post-World War II institutions is not anti-Western, but post-hegemonic, seeking to rebalance global legitimacy, amplify plural worldviews, and assert narrative agency for the Global South. Our role in BRICS+ is to bridge East and West. Central to the Anwar Doctrine is the principle of narrative sovereignty. Malaysia affirms the Global South's right to define key terms — "development," "security," "democracy" — beyond metropolitan epistemologies. In proposing initiatives like the Global South Narrative Summit and a Digital Bandung Initiative, Malaysia seeks to reconstitute discursive legitimacy and ontological agency. These ambitions need institutional scaffolding. With its 2025 Asean Chairmanship and growing BRICS engagement, Malaysia is uniquely positioned to institutionalise this vision. Hosting a Global South Narrative Summit in Kuala Lumpur would give voice to storytellers, scholars, and diplomats committed to reshaping global discourse. A Digital Bandung Initiative could reclaim online domains for Southern epistemologies. Furthermore, a UN resolution on narrative sovereignty would substantiate the prerogative of nations to articulate their own epistemic identities. The Anwar Doctrine is not a nostalgic return to non-alignment — it is a forward-looking strategy for narrative alignment across geopolitical and digital frontiers. In an era marked by complexity and epistemic turbulence, Malaysia embraces post-normal diplomacy. It acknowledges plural truths, navigates uncertainty, and engages historical repair. Through the Anwar Doctrine, Malaysia moves from mere participation to narrative leadership—offering not just policy, but philosophy; not just critique, but coherence. BRICS 2025 marks a turning point in Malaysia's diplomatic trajectory. It is no longer a spectator in global forums but a co-author of shared futures. Through the Anwar Doctrine, Malaysia transforms multilateralism into a moral stage, positioning the Global South not as a reactive bloc, but as a chorus of civilisational voices reclaiming meaning, dignity, and justice. This is not just Malaysia's moment — it is the emergence of a global collective in which Malaysia plays both conductor and composer.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia pushes for global health equity and climate justice at BRICS summit
RIO DE JANEIRO: Malaysia has called for greater equity in global health and climate action at the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit, emphasising the need for fair vaccine distribution, stronger public health systems, and sustainable financing for developing nations. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that financial systems must not undermine essential services like healthcare and clean water. 'Let us begin with a hard truth. In too much of the world, life expectancy remains shaped not by biology, but by income,' he said during the summit's session on environment and global health. Anwar welcomed the launch of the BRICS Partnership for the Elimination of Socially Determined Diseases, noting that addressing disease requires tackling underlying social conditions. He also advocated for deeper ASEAN-BRICS collaboration in health surveillance, knowledge sharing, and cross-border resilience. On climate action, Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to reducing emissions intensity by 45% by 2030 and achieving net-zero by 2050. Anwar highlighted policy measures such as the National Energy Transition Roadmap and the development of carbon pricing mechanisms. However, he pointed out that climate finance remains insufficient, with only US$300 billion available annually against an estimated US$3 trillion needed by developing nations. As ASEAN Chair, Malaysia is working to enhance regional climate coordination, improve green finance access, and position Southeast Asia as a hub for clean energy innovation. Ahead of COP30 in Brazil, Anwar urged a shift 'from aspiration to execution,' stressing that climate justice involves fair allocation of capital, risk, and responsibility. Anwar arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Malaysia became a BRICS Partner Country on January 1 this year.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia stresses global health and climate equity at BRICS summit
RIO DE JANEIRO: Malaysia believes that vaccine access, strong public health systems, and the regulation of global medical supply chains are central to both national stability and international security. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that when governments divert limited resources from essential services such as healthcare and clean water to service historical debts, financial systems designed to foster development instead hinder progress. "Let us begin with a hard truth. In too much of the world, life expectancy remains shaped not by biology, but by income. "The fact that a child's chance of surviving past the age of five is still largely determined by GDP per capita represents a failure for us all," he said during his intervention at the "Environment, COP30 and Global Health" session of the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit here today. Malaysia, he said, welcomes the launch of the BRICS Partnership for the Elimination of Socially Determined Diseases. "It reflects a clear understanding that disease cannot be meaningfully addressed without tackling the conditions that entrench it," said Anwar. The Prime Minister voiced Malaysia's support for deeper collaboration between BRICS and Asean to strengthen surveillance, accelerate knowledge transfer, and build resilience across borders. He also reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to a credible and just low-carbon transition, highlighting the country's pledge to reduce emissions intensity by 45 per cent by 2030 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. "These targets are grounded in law and embedded across public policy," he said, noting that Malaysia's approach is anchored in the National Energy Transition Roadmap and supported by efforts to introduce a carbon pricing mechanism and regulatory reforms across key sectors. Anwar said that Malaysia is also assessing the role of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in decarbonising industry, with policy frameworks currently being developed. However, he stressed that policy alone is not enough - transition requires capital. "At present, international climate finance stands at roughly US$300 billion per year. This is far short of the estimated US$3 trillion required by developing countries alone to meet mitigation and adaptation needs by 2030," he said. As this year's Asean chair, Anwar said Malaysia is working to strengthen regional coherence on climate action. He said the nation is focused on improving access to green finance, harmonising standards, and positioning Southeast Asia as a centre for clean energy innovation and sustainable investment. Ahead of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, this November, Anwar called for a shift "from aspiration to execution". "Climate justice is ultimately about allocation: of capital, of risk, and of responsibility," he said. The Prime Minister said Malaysia views health, climate, and finance as inseparable, warning that a degraded environment weakens health systems while an underfunded health system undermines resilience. "And both suffer when sovereign debt restricts national policy space," he added. Anwar arrived here on Saturday to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit hosted by Brazil at the invitation of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Barnama
6 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
Malaysia Stresses Equity In Global Health, Climate At BRICS Summit
From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia believes that vaccine access, strong public health systems and the regulation of global medical supply chains are central to both national stability and international security. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that when governments divert limited resources from essential services such as healthcare and clean water to service historical debts, financial systems designed to foster development instead hinder progress. 'Let us begin with a hard truth. In too much of the world, life expectancy remains shaped not by biology, but by income. 'The fact that a child's chance of surviving past the age of five is still largely determined by GDP per capita represents a failure for us all,' he said during his intervention at the 'Environment, COP30 and Global Health' session of the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit here today. Malaysia, he said, welcomes the launch of the BRICS Partnership for the Elimination of Socially Determined Diseases. 'It reflects a clear understanding that disease cannot be meaningfully addressed without tackling the conditions that entrench it,' said Anwar. The premier voiced Malaysia's support for deeper collaboration between BRICS and ASEAN to strengthen surveillance, accelerate knowledge transfer, and build resilience across borders. He also reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to a credible and just low-carbon transition, highlighting the country's pledge to reduce emissions intensity by 45 per cent by 2030 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
BRICS welcomes Indonesia as member, and 10 partner countries, including Belarus, Malaysia
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Leaders of the BRICS nations welcomed Indonesia as a member of the group, while 10 nations, including Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Malaysia, Thailand, Cuba, Vietnam, Uganda, and Uzbekistan, as partner countries. The joint declaration of the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on Sunday stated, 'We welcome the Republic of Indonesia as a BRICS member, as well as the Republic of Belarus, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Cuba, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Malaysia, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Republic of Uganda, and the Republic of Uzbekistan as BRICS partner countries.' It underlined the significance of the adoption of the BRICS Leaders' Framework Declaration on Climate Finance and of the BRICS Leaders' Statement on the Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence, as well as endorsed the launch of the BRICS Partnership for the Elimination of Socially Determined Diseases. These initiatives demonstrate the joint efforts of BRICS to foster inclusive and sustainable solutions to pressing global issues, according to the joint declaration. During the BRICS session 'Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance' on Sunday, PM Modi stated that the expansion of BRICS and the inclusion of new partners demonstrates its ability to evolve with times and called for reforming institutions like the United Nations Security Council, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and Multilateral Developments. PM Modi stated, 'The expansion of BRICS and the inclusion of new partners reflect its ability to evolve with the times. Now, we must demonstrate the same determination to reform institutions like the UN Security Council, the WTO, and Multilateral Development Banks. In the age of AI, where technology evolves every week, it's unacceptable for global institutions to go eighty years without reform. You can't run 21st-century software on 20th-century typewriters.' As a formal grouping, BRIC was established after the meeting of the leaders of Russia, India, and China in St. Petersburg on the margins of the G8 Outreach Summit in 2006. The grouping was formalised during the first meeting of BRIC Foreign Ministers on the margins of United Nations General Assembly in New York in 2006. The first BRIC Summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009. 4. It was agreed to expand BRIC into BRICS with the inclusion of South Africa at the BRIC Foreign Ministers' meeting in New York in 2010, according to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement, South Africa attended the third BRICS Summit in Sanya in 2011. A further expansion of BRICS took place in 2024 with Egypt; Ethiopia; Iran;and UAE becoming full members of BRICS from January 1, 2024. In January 2025, Indonesia joined the BRICS as a full member, while Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan were inducted as partner countries of the BRICS. (ANI)
