Statement:
In general, people lives in New Zealand are happier than in Malaysia

In the Happiness by country rating New Zealand holds position #10 ²⁰²² out of 141 and Malaysia is #56 out of 141 ²⁰²².
Position of New Zealand is better than position of Malaysia.

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
   New Zealand	'Happiness score' value is	7.20