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Many Malaysians look up to Singapore for its quality of life.
But have a look at the ‘quality of life index’ compiled by International Living based in Ireland. Singapore has a total score of only 61, just above Malaysia’s 58. Both are way down the list.
Of course, this ranking isn’t entirely objective as it is based on a combination of data obtained from official sources and editors’ and readers’ perceptions. Moreover, the compilers of the index admit they have a Western bias when it comes to matters such as climate preference.
Malaysia
Cost of Living 70
Leisure & Culture 71
Economy 48
Environment 62
Freedom 50
Health 68
Infrastructure 44
Risk & Safety 86
Climate 24
Final Score 58
All the same, it is interesting to note that the quality of life in Singapore – which scores 100 per cent for ‘risk and safety’ but is pulled down by its low level of freedom and ‘environment’ – just doesn’t cut it for the compilers of the ranking.
Singapore
Cost of Living 51
Leisure & Culture 71
Economy 68
Environment 39
Freedom 42
Health 74
Infrastructure 69
Risk & Safety 100
Climate 39
Final Score 61
Funny how Singapore scores better in ‘climate’ compared with Malaysia, when we are just next door to each other. Perhaps it’s the tree-lined shady streets and pavements in Singapore that keep the direct heat away from people outdoors.
France, Australia and Switzerland top the list.
But have a look at the ‘quality of life index’ compiled by International Living based in Ireland. Singapore has a total score of only 61, just above Malaysia’s 58. Both are way down the list.
Of course, this ranking isn’t entirely objective as it is based on a combination of data obtained from official sources and editors’ and readers’ perceptions. Moreover, the compilers of the index admit they have a Western bias when it comes to matters such as climate preference.
Malaysia
Cost of Living 70
Leisure & Culture 71
Economy 48
Environment 62
Freedom 50
Health 68
Infrastructure 44
Risk & Safety 86
Climate 24
Final Score 58
All the same, it is interesting to note that the quality of life in Singapore – which scores 100 per cent for ‘risk and safety’ but is pulled down by its low level of freedom and ‘environment’ – just doesn’t cut it for the compilers of the ranking.
Singapore
Cost of Living 51
Leisure & Culture 71
Economy 68
Environment 39
Freedom 42
Health 74
Infrastructure 69
Risk & Safety 100
Climate 39
Final Score 61
Funny how Singapore scores better in ‘climate’ compared with Malaysia, when we are just next door to each other. Perhaps it’s the tree-lined shady streets and pavements in Singapore that keep the direct heat away from people outdoors.
France, Australia and Switzerland top the list.
