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Dating in Selama

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Selama at a glance

  • Selama has a population of about 35,000.
  • It lies in Perak.
  • Kuala Lumpur, the largest city in Malaysia, is about 256 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Kulim, about 21 km away.
  • Close by: Jawi (22 km), Val Dor (23 km) and Bandar Baharu (24 km).

A first date in Selama

In a town like Selama, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

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 Selama

How far around Selama can I search?

Within 50 km of Selama there are 48 towns and cities — Paya Terubong, Taiping and Bukit Mertajam among them — with more than 2.5 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 Selama free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Selama 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 Selama 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Selama?

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

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