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Dating in Kuching

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

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About Kuching

  • Kuching is home to about 400,000 people, among the 50 largest places in Malaysia.
  • No town in Sarawak is bigger.
  • Kuala Lumpur, the largest city in Malaysia, is about 977 km away.
  • Close by: Kota Samarahan (20 km), Siburan (22 km) and Bau (25 km).

First-date ideas for Kuching

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Kuching. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

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.

Dating in Kuching: questions and answers

How far around Kuching can I search?

More than 570,000 people live within 50 km of Kuching, in 6 towns and cities including Serian, Bau and Siburan. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Kuching free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Kuching or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Kuching 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 date someone from outside Kuching?

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

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