Seremban, Melaka and Taiping are among the happiest cities in Malaysia, according to the Town and Country Planning Department (PlanMalaysia). The three cities joined seven other "happiest places" that were announced in conjunction with International Day of Happiness recently. The other Malaysian destinations on the list are Kuala Terengganu (Terengganu), Kulai (Johor), Kuantan (Pahang), Bentong (Pahang), Jasin (Melaka), Yan (Kedah) and Jeli (Kelantan). ALSO READ: 6 'balik kampung' road trips every Malaysian should do The department, in a statement posted online, said the results were based on the Happiness Index study. “The Happiness Index is a measurement of a population’s well-being, including health, mental and physical well-being, ” the department said.