Bauxite, copper, gold and iron ore are also mined. The most important sectors are food products, appliances, rubber products, industrial chemicals, wood products, petroleum refining and motor vehicles. Palm oil, plastics, textiles and wearing apparels, electrical and electronic products, cigarettes and semi-conductors are also important sectors. Malaysia has efficient internal and external telephone, telegraph, telex and airmail networks. The metric system is utilised.
Tourism makes a significant contribution to the economy.
Traffic moves on the left hand side of the road. Public transportation is available. The transportation system in Peninsular Malaysia is well established. The Standard Bank of South Africa has the capacity to confirm letters of credit issued by prime Malaysian banks. The Central Bank administers exchange control throughout Malaysia on behalf of the Malaysian Government.