Malaysia is a multi-ethnic nation where diverse cultures coexist in harmony. The majority Malay culture that is mainly Muslim thrives side by side with Chinese and Hindu communities. Blessed with tropical rainforest covering 70% of the land, Malaysia is known for its natural heritage. Taking advantage of its abundant natural resources, it traditionally had an economy based on rubber processing and tin mining. But since 1970, it has been actively attracting foreign capital and promoting industrialization based on manufacturing, which has led to a significant economic growth.