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

In the Happiness by country rating Tajikistan holds position #66 ²⁰²² out of 141 and Malaysia is #56 out of 141 ²⁰²².
Position of Tajikistan is worse 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
   Tajikistan	'Happiness score' value is	5.38