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Malaysia and world culture

Ghulam-Sarwar Yousof

Malaysia serves as a unique example of how peoples of diverse ethnic origins and cultures have come together to fuse into a nation. This has taken place without sacrificing too much of the originality of the various cultures, while making adjustments to the changing world. The process has been going on for the past several millennia. Having consolidated its national and cultural identity, Malaysia has begun making its contributions to the world.

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  • Inter-ethnic harmony
  • Tourism and national culture
  • Challenges
Malaysian

A Bajau craftsman demonstrates the art of basketry at a Sabah festival.