Kuala Lampur, Nov. 6 -- Malaysia is a happier country, based on the scores in DOSM's Malaysia Happiness Index for 2024. The index measures happiness across a wide range of components, including religion, time use, family, health, and education.

While all states recorded a surge in happiness scores - Melaka showing the highest with a significant increase in social participation - Kuala Lumpur and Labuan recorded lower scores. In Kuala Lumpur, the most notable declines were in culture and arts participation, income, and family-related indicators such as relationships and safety within the family.

The Covid-19 pandemic played a significant role in shaping happiness among Malaysians. It reshaped people's values, placing greater priority on ...