According to the survey people in Singapore feel most secure and perceive the country to have order and peace as compared to other regional countries. In Asia, Singapore is followed by Japan (world rank 8). China (28) is ranked fourth in Asia followed by Mongolia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia ranked 39, 41, 42 and 49 respectively. Nepal (57) is ranked ahead of its South Asian neighbours that have each seen a share of ethnic and religious conflicts. People in Sri Lanka (59) perceive the country to be vulnerable to ethnic tensions as well as ensuing social crisis.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 24, 2018 00:00 UTC