Is Malaysia Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Malaysia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Malaysia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 55.3% percentage of women in Malaysia have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 68 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.4/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Malaysia?
Priscilla
Sabah
A paradise to people who love island and beaches, seafood and nature. Tourists everywhere in the city However don't lower awareness easily. To be honest, lazy locals like us, we rarely use public transport 😂 we drive most of the time
Posted: August 5, 2025Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is fairly safe if you know the places to go and have good company. As a solo traveller, girls please do check with a local about how safe some areas are. This city has its ups and downs. Public transportation is safe, grab (e-hailing service) are okay too. After 12 am, try to be more careful and stick with your friends if you’re going to a new place. The nightlife here is pretty good. Unless you’re renting a car, then none of this would be an issue. Please remember to have fun! Oh reminder! Malaysia is not LGBTQIA+ friendly AT ALL, so watch out for that in the public.
Posted: August 3, 2025Malaysia
People in Malaysia are good, just take care of your things. Make sure you bring your things with you.. Don't left anything in public such as if u want to order to the stall bring the things with you. But at night make sure you take care of yourself. Must bring friend with you
Posted: August 2, 2025Malaysia
It is safe. All are very friendly and it feels very nice and peaceful everywhere. The nature is just amazing and I wish to stay there longer. I love the wild animals too a lot. It gives so much to see.
Posted: August 1, 2025
Abigail
Kuala Lumpur
The city centre is fairly safe and public transportation is easy to use with police officers on duty, however some areas might be dodgy especially after midnight. Snatch theft or pickpocketing might occur near night markets so best to stay vigilant when walking on the streets.
Posted: June 19, 2025Is Malaysia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 36 experiences from female travelers
Kuala Lumpur, Solo travel
I was lucky enough to be hosted by my Chinese friend in Puchong. We would get around by car. I wouldn't recommend walking because there are not many places to walk to. As a European it was quite a shocking thing. I love walking. If you want to have fun, there are organised activities to visit the jungle, or you could just chill at the numerous shopping malls around the city. Malaysian Ringgits are weak, so 40 euros were 200 MYR. Food is great. Please try Durian, it's a smelly fruit, either you love it or hate it 😄
Posted: August 17, 2025Experienced: August, 2022Safety in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Kota Kinabalu
Malacca
Sandakan
Sabah
Kuala Terengganu
Petaling Jaya
Nilai
Putrajaya
Shah Alam
Klang
Kulim
George Town
Taiping
Jenjarom
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