KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 -- Malaysia ranked 64th in the 2025 World Happiness Report, a middling position compared to its Southeast Asian peers.

Among Asean nations, Malaysia was in the middle of the pack, behind Singapore that led at 34th place, Vietnam (46th), Thailand (49th), and the Philippines at 57th, but ahead of Indonesia in 83rd.

The report considered GDP per capita, social support, and freedom as key factors influencing happiness rankings, which the report said could influence a country's direction.

Finland retained the top position globally, followed by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and the Netherlands.

Malaysia's rank dropped compared to previous years, suggesting challenges in economic confidence and social well-being.

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