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Singles in Jawi

Members from Jawi and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Jawi at a glance

  • Jawi has a population of about 37,000.
  • It lies in Penang.
  • It's about 266 km to Kuala Lumpur, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Bukit Mertajam, about 17 km away.
  • Close by: Val Dor (4 km), Nibong Tebal (6 km) and Bandar Baharu (9 km).

Where to meet in Jawi

Jawi is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Val Dor is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Jawi

How far around Jawi can I search?

Within 50 km of Jawi there are 52 towns and cities — Kota Kuala Muda, Sungai Petani and Paya Terubong among them — with more than 3.6 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Jawi free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Jawi and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Jawi real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Jawi?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Malaysia or abroad.

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