Statement:
You will be less safe in Peru than in Malaysia

In the Safest countries rating Peru holds position #100 2022 out of 161 and Malaysia is #17 out of 161 2022.
Position of Peru is worse than position of Malaysia.
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 Peru

Referencies:

  1. Safest countries 2022 by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in ascending order.
    Malaysia 'Score' value is 1.47
    Peru 'Score' value is 2.09