See more: Malaysia Ranks As The Safest Holiday Destination In Asia
Malaysia also ranked 20th globally for most relaxing vacation destinations.
Malaysia has been named the safest country to travel in Asia, according to a survey done by a wellness and meditation retreat platform Book Retreats
Book Retreats recently released its Holiday Relaxation Report, which highlighted the world’s top destinations for travellers seeking peace and quiet during their retreats from daily life.
According to the site, Malaysia is ranked eighth among the top ten safest holiday destinations in the world based on the Global Peace Index (GPI).
It is also the leading country in Asia, being the region’s sole representative in the top 10 list.
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Malaysia also ranked highly in various aspects of peacefulness, as determined by the GPI
According to the Institute for Economics & Peace, the GPI considers 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators across three critical domains.
These include societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and militarisation.
Malaysia earned a GPI of 1.427 and was recognised as the leading destination in Asia for peace, quiet, and safety.
Iceland topped the list, followed by Ireland, Austria, New Zealand, and Switzerland.
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Meanwhile, Malaysia ranked 20th globally and second in Asia on the list of most relaxing vacation destinations, surpassed only by Japan, which placed 15th
The Global Relaxation Index (GRI) ranks countries based on factors including crowd density, societal safety, natural space preservation, noise and light pollution, and wellness experiences.
Destinations that offer more space, tranquility, and preserved natural areas score higher on the index.
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Malaysia secured a final score of 57.5, highlighting its strong appeal as a tranquil vacation destination.
- Peacefulness – 1.427
- Crowd Density – 107.07
- Noise and Light Pollution – 49.25
- Traffic – 37.17
- Cities – 37
- Protected Area – 8.13
- Forest Coverage – 58.17
- Biodiversity – 0.778
- Wellness Activities – 804
Australia, Canada, Iceland, Finland, and New Zealand led the top five most relaxing destinations worldwide.
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