Statement:
Most likely, it is better to work from Malaysia then from New Zealand.

In the Best countries to work from rating Malaysia holds position #17 ²⁰²² out of 106 and New Zealand is #31 out of 106 ²⁰²².
Position of Malaysia is better than position of New Zealand.

Referencies:

1. Best countries to work from ²⁰²² by kayak

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Final Score' in descending order.

   Malaysia	'Final Score' value is	72
   New Zealand	'Final Score' value is	52