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Singles in Labuan

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A few facts about Labuan

  • Labuan has a population of about 95,000.
  • Kuala Lumpur, the largest city in Malaysia, is about 1522 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Kota Kinabalu, about 120 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Bandar Labuan (less than 1 km), Sipitang (40 km) and Sundar (44 km).

A first date in Labuan

Labuan 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, Bandar Labuan 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 Labuan

How far around Labuan can I search?

Within 50 km of Labuan there are 11 towns and cities — Bandar Labuan, Mentiri and Sipitang among them — with more than 310,000 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 Labuan free on YADate?

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

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

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