Like Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei also have strong economies that are not based on agriculture. In fact, they are two of the wealthiest countries in Southeast Asia. Brunei’s wealth comes from oil and natural gas exports, which allow the country to bring in modern efficiencies, like electricity and running water--even to the most remote places. Free schooling and health care are also available to every Brunei citizen.
of Malaysia.
Malaysia gets its money from manufacturing, and machinery and transportation equipment are its leading exports. Malaysia also has oil revenues that help develop its technology, and the country continues to improve its agriculture, as well as the lives of its people.
