In an interview with China Xiamen TV on September 5, Anbound Malaysia's researcher pointed out that it will be a trend for ASEAN to participate in the BRICS+; the effective combination of the two can achieve a wider, more inclusive, more diverse development. Through the "BRICS+" model, expanding the scale of cooperation can effectively bridge the current differences between the BRICS countries, which is conducive to creating more common ground. "BRICS + ASEAN" can further stimulate the trade potential between BRICS countries. Through cooperation with ASEAN, some of Malaysia's ports stand to have the advantage of becoming be maritime trade transit points for the BRICS countries, which will enhance the trade convenience and economic potential of both BRICS and ASEAN.