Malaysia

Compared globally, Malaysia’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of Malaysia, the foundations of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 8 index points, from 61 in 1995 to 69 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Protection dimension has decreased over 2012-2018, suggesting deterioration in the institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Malaysia is primarily impacted by conflict, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock event consisted of a riverine flood in 2014, affecting 0.7% of the population.

Compare Countries in Region

See below to compare Malaysia against other countries in the region of East Asia & Pacific.