A few facts about Miri
- Miri is home to about 300,000 people, among the 50 largest places in Malaysia.
- It lies in Sarawak.
- Kuala Lumpur, the largest city in Malaysia, is about 1372 km away.
- Close by: Marudi (43 km), Beluru (48 km) and Niah (67 km).
Dating by city / Malaysia / Sarawak / Miri
Meet people in Miri
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Miri? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
First-date ideas for Miri
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Miri. 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 Miri: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Miri?
Within 50 km of Miri there are 5 towns and cities — Marudi, Kuala Belait and Beluru among them — with more than 460,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Miri?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Miri and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Miri real people?
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 Miri?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
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.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
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.