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Kota Bharu at a glance

  • Kota Bharu is among the 20 largest cities in Malaysia, with a population of about 570,000.
  • No town in Kelantan is bigger.
  • It's about 337 km to Kuala Lumpur, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Peringat (11 km), Tumpat (11 km) and Kampong Kadok (14 km).

A first date in Kota Bharu

For a first meeting in Kota Bharu, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

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 Kota Bharu

How far around Kota Bharu can I search?

Within 50 km of Kota Bharu there are 13 towns and cities — Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh and Su-ngai Kolok among them — with more than 1.1 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Kota Bharu free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu 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. 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 Kota Bharu?

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

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