Malaysia

The Investment Index is used to provide a general assessment of the economy as an option for investment and other business decisions. Prosperous nations with a dynamic economy are favored, while the level of personal taxation is also taken into account. It is worth 25% of the overall calculation.

Score The sum is calculated using three indicators - Global Competitiveness, also known as Market Innovation (weighted at 50%), GNI per Capita (weighted at 25%), and Personal / Individual Tax rates (weighted at 25%). Global Competitiveness is weighted higher as it comprises a number of relevant factors.

64.6

The third index covers six main components relating to the quality of life in the country. Other areas were considered, such as healthcare, education, and personal safety. However, it was felt that these were already covered in the selected indicators (such as in the Sustainable Development Goals) or that there were limited reliable sources for the information. The Quality of Living Index is worth 25% of the overall calculation.

Score The indicators were weighted as follows: Sustainable Development: 30% Cost of Living: 20% Freedom in the World: 20% Happiness Score: 10% Environmental Performance:10% Migrant Acceptance: 10%.

The rationale for these weights is that Sustainable Development combines several aspects relevant to the quality of living. The Cost of Living and level of freedom are considered important aspects of the Global Index Methodology. The final three indicators are given less weight as they are not central to the index, but are still relevant as they carry information not found elsewhere.

56.9