Statement:
You will be safer in Portugal than in Malaysia

In the Safest countries rating Portugal holds position #6 ²⁰²² out of 161 and Malaysia is #17 out of 161 ²⁰²².
Position of Portugal is better than position of Malaysia.
Both countries are leaders 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 most countries of the World.

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
   Portugal	'Score' value is	1.30