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Malaysia consists of the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula together with Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. With natural resources like oil, tin and rubber, and service industries like Islamic banking and health tourism, as well a space agency, the economy is strong. The climate is tropical and the country’s flora and fauna is officially recognised as megadiverse. Sarawak contains Mount Kinabalu in the Crocker Range, and the Mulu Caves, the largest system in the world. Both are World Heritage Sites. Among Sarawak’s fauna are rhinoceros, elephant, tapir, orang-utans and proboscis monkeys. There are over 600 species of birds in the Peninsula alone, as well as tigers and clouded leopards. Malaysia’s culture is officially defined by the government, which stresses the nation’s Islamic heritage. This has caused tensions with the Chinese and Hindu communities; both have made important contributions to the national identity, particularly in regard to the cuisine. Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Towers are the tallest twin buildings in the world. The city has hosted the Commonweath Games and the Malaysian Grand Prix. It has a thriving financial centre, sixty six shopping malls, three forest reserves, and lively night life.