Consider the premise. Does the hypothesis directly oppose it? Premise: As Malaysia has moved resolutely into the modern age, it has also remained, culturally and historically, a rich, multi-layered blend of traditions wrapped up within a modern, busy economy. Hypothesis: Malaysia has many rich, multi-faceted traditions within a current, busy economy. 
As Malaysia has moved resolutely into the modern age, it has also remained, culturally and historically, a rich, multi-layered blend of traditions wrapped up within a modern, busy economy.###Malaysia has many rich, multi-faceted traditions within a current, busy economy. 