LULA AND ANWAR'S BRICS BOMBSHELL
The Brazilian President's first visit in 30 years wasn't about palm oil or politics—it was a seismic handshake for the Global South. Inside the exclusive meeting that revealed a new axis of power...
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The Brazilian President’s first visit in 30 years wasn’t about palm oil or politics—it was a seismic handshake for the Global South.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva just made his first official visit to Malaysia in three decades, yet the two nations are quietly forging an alliance that could redraw the global political map. What if a “friendship” between two distant powers is actually the bombshell signal that the old world order is finally crumbling? This is not just a diplomatic encounter; it is a strategic alignment of the Global South, and its success will impact your cost of living, your nation’s sovereignty, and the future of global justice.
The Low-Trade Outrage
The official trade figures are an outrage, according to the leaders themselves. Total bilateral trade is a mere US$6 billion, a number President Lula da Silva called “low” and a sign that “something is wrong” with the business sectors of both nations. This breaking consensus reveals a deeper urgency: Malaysia and Brazil are determined to move beyond a limited exchange of palm oil and ore. They are focused on high-value, future-proof sectors like semiconductors, renewable energy, and advanced food technology.
Friends with Shared Convictions
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and President Lula da Silva made it clear their bond is rooted in shared convictions, not just commerce. This is where the emotional trigger ignites. The leaders stood united in their “exceptional courage” to speak out against the atrocities committed against Palestinians in Gaza. It is a powerful, direct challenge to the geopolitical status quo, making you feel a surge of hope that global powers are finally prioritizing human conscience over diplomatic convenience.
This common ground on a deeply felt humanitarian crisis is the political glue that binds Putrajaya and Brasília. It signals that this new partnership is not transactional; it is ideological, built on a mutual desire for universal prosperity and global economic justice.
The BRICS-ASEAN Axis Revealed
Look closely at the timing and the names. Lula’s visit comes as Malaysia is the Chair of ASEAN in 2025, and Brazil holds the Chairmanship of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa). This is no coincidence. This high-level engagement, which included a bilateral meeting at Seri Perdana Complex on October 25, 2025, is the foundation for an unprecedented South-South cooperation.
What is at stake? The two leaders are championing the reform of international institutions, demanding a “fairer, more balanced and sustainable international trade and financial system”. They are leveraging their regional power—ASEAN for Malaysia, BRICS for Brazil—to amplify the voice of developing nations. This is the new power dynamic in action: a determined pushback against the dominance of traditional Western-led global governance.
The Science of Sovereignty
The political alignment even stretches to an unlikely source: scientific research. PM Anwar paid tribute to Brazil for inspiring his focus on science and research in governance, citing his mentorship decades ago by Brazilian scientist Dr. Jose Israel Vargas. This concrete detail humanizes the political process, showing how a personal conviction can translate into national policy—a policy now focused on developing domestic expertise and true sovereignty.
When leaders like Anwar and Lula talk about exchanging expertise in the halal industry and food technology, they are talking about securing their nations’ futures against global supply chain shocks. They are fighting for your security and your ability to feed your family without relying on the whims of distant powers.
The message is unmistakable: Malaysia and Brazil are forging a new pillar of global stability. Will this BRICS-ASEAN alignment successfully dismantle the old power structures and usher in a truly equitable world? Or will the forces of the status quo manage to contain this rising tide of the Global South? The answer will define the next century.
Original Source: The Star Online