How to define Malaysia?

It is a multiracial country? Is it a land with many wonders and natural resources? Actually I dont know what is the answer. Somebody just prosed this question to me, and according to him "Malaysia is a multicultural country" is a wrong answer. Like there is something more to define about Malaysia.

But who has the right / correct answer? We see Malaysia as a brand "Truly Asia" in the tourism industry, does that applies to politics, history and socio-economy?

I am starting to get confuse myself, as to what Malaysia's vision is. What does Malaysian want to grow up to be? To be success in what aspect?

Malaysia do have a weird history. It is going to be so hard, if ever possible, for all Malaysians evolve into a 'Bangsa Malaysia', like it is only one race, with one synonymous culture or identity, would that mean losing our respective diverse plural cultures?

Yet, my unprocessed thought just visualize a 'dream' that Malaysia would be far better off in terms of social mentality, intellectual-inspired education system and narrowing the socio-economy gap of all people. Seems more like utopism. If only things are more simple, or if only I have more desire to gain more knowledge through reading.

Still wondering for answer.