Dating by city / Malaysia / Johor / Johor Bahru

Dating in Johor Bahru

No one from Johor Bahru has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.

Join free

Johor Bahru at a glance

  • Johor Bahru is one of the three largest cities in Malaysia, with about 860,000 inhabitants.
  • No town in Johor is bigger.
  • Kuala Lumpur, the largest city in Malaysia, is about 296 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Kampung Larkin Lama (4 km), Kampung Kangkar Teberau (7 km) and Pelentong (10 km).

First-date ideas for Johor Bahru

A weekday evening works well in Johor Bahru: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

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 Johor Bahru

How far around Johor Bahru can I search?

Within 50 km of Johor Bahru there are 26 towns and cities — Singapore, Batam and Pelentong among them — with more than 11 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 Johor Bahru free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Johor Bahru?

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

Dating tips

Profile & photos

How to write a profile that gets replies

Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.

3 min read

First dates

First date ideas that are easy and safe

The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.

2 min read

All dating tips