MALAYSIA with a population of thirty-five million people scored 1.427 in the Global Peace Index (GPI) compiled by the Institute for Economics and Peace.

Malaysia has come within the 10th position as the safest country when taking into consideration diversity, land area and population. The other top ten countries are smaller in terms of population compared to Malaysia.

This non-profit organisation annually evaluates 163 countries across 23 indicators, including internal conflicts, societal safety, and levels of militarisation, providing a comprehensive assessment of global peace and security.

Though Malaysia fared negatively in many other metrics, this single international index metric gives an edge compared with other countries to build upon, to correct and to rectify other metrics which were not favourable.

Countries that excel in safety metrics not only attract visitors seeking tranquility and security but also provide a stable environment for residents to thrive socially, economically, and personally.

The importance of safety transcends travail and superficial attractions like beautiful landscape, culture and food.

As many countries including Malaysia are attracting immigrants who are wealthy to their shores by enticing them as their second-home residence, security and safety is priority concern. Nobody would like a country where conflicts, contentions, crimes and other social evils are rampant.

Factors such as low crime rates, political stability, and access to quality healthcare are crucial benchmarks for tourists or people who wish to settle for as their second home.

Beyond the captivating scenery and picturesque, they want to be in places where there is security and safety, and are protected from potential threats that require constant vigilance.

Syabas to Malaysia for obtaining a such an excellent score in the Global Peace Index. Malaysia must now build upon this success to rectify and correct other international metrics which they failed to score well. – July 18, 2024

K. Tamil Maran (K.T. Maran)
Seremban

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Victory to Malaysia for scoring 10th place in the Global Peace Index

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