KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has climbed nine spots in the 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI), now ranking 10th as one of the world's most peaceful countries this year. According to the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) 2024 GPI, global peacefulness declined by 0.56 per cent this year, marking the fifth consecutive year of deterioration. Malaysia ranked as the third-most peaceful country in the Asia-Pacific region, with New Zealand leading the list followed by Singapore, according to the 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI). Iceland retained its position as the most peaceful country globally, followed by Ireland in second place, Austria in third, New Zealand in fourth, and Singapore in fifth. Conversely, Yemen was identified as the least peaceful country worldwide, alongside Sudan (ranked 162nd), South Sudan (161st), Afghanistan (160th), and Ukraine (159th).

Source: The Star June 16, 2024 06:58 UTC