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Dating in Tenom

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

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A few facts about Tenom

  • Tenom has a population of about 5,100.
  • It's part of Sabah.
  • Kuala Lumpur, the largest city in Malaysia, is about 1596 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Keningau, about 35 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Beaufort (33 km), Sipitang (43 km) and Bongawan (47 km).

A first date in Tenom

In a small place like Tenom, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Keningau, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

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 Tenom

Who can I meet near Tenom?

Within 50 km of Tenom there are 5 towns and cities — Keningau, Sipitang and Beaufort among them — with more than 140,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Tenom?

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

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Tenom?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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