Malaysia is a leading producer and exporter of semi-conductors, audio-visual products, air conditioners, rubber-dipped products and oleo-chemicals in the world. It is also one of the largest producer of rubber, tin, timber, pepper and petroleum.

Today, Malaysia spearheads the Information Age by promoting information technology aggressively. It has embarked on telemarketing, on-line information services, electronic commerce and digital broadcasting through Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) vision. The MSC is set to propel Malaysia as the centre of excellence for multimedia industries of the future.