Singapore, a dynamic island republic at the tip of the Malaysian peninsula, basks in high year-round temperatures and an impressive prosperity. Beyond the glittering city of high-rise buildings, the island is lush with equatorial foliage. It offers the best of many worlds in its unique fusion of cultures. Malaysia is an equally surprising blend of prosperous modern society and traditional values. From dazzling Kuala Lumpur to the ancient rainforest of Borneo, the people live in remarkable harmony.