There is a widespread, commonly accepted narrative that Malaysia in general and Johor in particular is a crazy dystopian hellscape, riddled with crime.Finally, it drove me to do a bit of research, specifically:
What are the comparative crime statistics of USA and Malaysia?
In a couple categories in particular, the results were surprising.
The worst two countries in the world are two of Americans' most-recommended and visited destinations!!
| Mexico | 746,894 | 618.0 | 2012 |
| Costa Rica | 25,066 | 521.6 | 2012 |
@ #14 we have a country that I love, but I have to reluctantly admit, can be sketchy:
@ #27-29 some countries of interest:
| UK | 65,156 | 116.2 | 2012 |
| USA | 354,520 | 111.7 | 2012 |
| Italy | 62,641 | 102.9 | 2012 |
@ # 38,39 here we are, finally:
Malaysia | 2.3 | 652 | Asia | South-Eastern Asia | 2012 |
Notice, in both studies, you're twice as likely do die in the USA intentionally.
LONG STORY SHORT:
Robbery; 30% more dangerous in the USA vs Malaysia
Murder: 2 x as bad in the USA vs Malaysia.
Stay safe y'all!