Statement:
You will be safer in Malaysia than in Brazil

In the Safest countries rating Malaysia holds position #17 ²⁰²² out of 161 and Brazil is #129 out of 161 ²⁰²².
Position of Malaysia is better than position of Brazil.
Malaysia is leader of the "Safest countries" rating. In general, you can feel safe. But keep in mind to not be too relaxed. Criminal threats exist in each country, compared to Brazil

Referencies:

1. Safest countries ²⁰²² by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in ascending order.

   Brazil	'Score' value is	2.46
   Malaysia	'Score' value is	1.47