Statement:
In general, people who live in Malaysia are less happy than those who live in Philippines

In the Happiness by country rating Malaysia holds position #56 ²⁰²² out of 141 and Philippines is #46 out of 141 ²⁰²².
Position of Malaysia is worse than position of Philippines.

Referencies:

1. Happiness by country ²⁰²² by Sustainable Development Solutions Network

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Happiness score' in descending order.

   Malaysia	'Happiness score' value is	5.71
   Philippines	'Happiness score' value is	5.90