Malaysia
Country in Asia
In brief
Women in parliament: 13.5% (2025). World rank 156 of 190; in Asia, 35 of 46. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 71.9 (2025). World rank 41 of 205 (1 = best); in Asia, 9 of 49. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 67.3 (2025). World rank 44 of 205 (1 = best); in Asia, 12 of 49. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 10.4% → 13.5%, rule of law 60.8 → 65.4 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 52.9 → 59.4 (score 0–100). Better than all its neighbours (Brunei, Indonesia, and Thailand): voice and accountability and government effectiveness.
State
- Form of government
- Federal parliamentary monarchy
- Head of state
- Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor
- Head of government
- Anwar Ibrahim
- Independence
- August 31, 1957
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 13.5% 2025