Dating in Malaysia, on your own terms
Malaysia brings many cultures, faiths and languages together in everyday life, and people meet partners from within their own community and well beyond it. Whether you are Malay, Chinese, Indian, from Sabah or Sarawak, or someone who moved here for work, Wrati lets you say what you are looking for and meet people who are looking for the same.
Free to join for men and women
What dating in Malaysia is like
Food is at the centre of social life. A first meeting over teh tarik at a mamak stall, or a long dinner at a hawker centre in Penang, feels natural here, and these places are busy and public — a comfortable choice for someone you have only just met.
Many Malaysians move easily between Malay, English and Mandarin, Tamil or a Chinese dialect, sometimes in the same sentence. Wrati's in-chat translation helps when two people are more at ease writing in different languages.
The Klang Valley is spread out and traffic can be heavy, so people often meet somewhere near an LRT or MRT station. In Johor Bahru, many people's working week involves Singapore, which shapes when they are free to meet.
Festivals such as Hari Raya, Chinese New Year and Deepavali bring families together, and the open-house tradition welcomes friends and neighbours of every background. For many couples, these are the occasions when a new partner first meets the wider family.
Dating, relationships and marriage in Malaysia
Faith and family shape relationships for many Malaysians, and the rules on marriage are not the same for everyone, with different arrangements for Muslims and non-Muslims. Follow local laws and your own family and faith customs; Wrati simply helps two people who share an intention find each other.
Showing your intention — Marriage, Long term, Short term, Friendship or another — means conversations begin honestly. A man can send one message until a woman replies, so women decide who gets a conversation, and your phone number is never shown to anyone.
Whatever you are looking for, you say it up front. Your intention — Marriage, Long term, Short term and others — is shown to the people you match with, so someone looking for a life partner and someone looking to date can each find people who want the same thing.
Also on Wrati in Malaysia
Love in your language
Languages commonly spoken in Malaysia include Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil, Cantonese and Hokkien. On Wrati you can list the languages you speak, and in-chat translation helps when you and your match do not share a first language.
How Wrati helps you connect
Photo-verified profiles
A verified badge shows who has confirmed the person in the photos is really them.
Intentions up front
Dating, long-term or marriage — visible before the first message.
Private by default
Your mobile number is never shown to other members.
Free safety tools
Blocking, reporting and who-can-see-me controls never need a paid plan.
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Meeting safely
Keep conversations in the app until you trust someone, meet in a busy public place, tell a friend your plans and never send money to someone you have not met. If anyone makes you uncomfortable, block and report them — both are free for everyone. Read more in our safety guide and privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Wrati in Malay, Tamil or Chinese?
You can set the languages you speak on your profile, and in-chat translation helps when you and a match are more comfortable writing in different languages.
Is Wrati suitable for people looking for something serious in Malaysia?
Yes. Choose Marriage or Long term as your intention and it is shown on your profile, so you can focus on people who want a committed relationship too.
How does Wrati protect my privacy?
Your phone number is never shown to other members, incognito browsing lets you look without appearing in discovery, and blocking and reporting are free for everyone.
Is Wrati free for both men and women?
Yes. Creating a profile, photo verification, discovering people, matching and starting conversations are free for everyone. Premium is optional and adds extras such as unlimited chats and calling.
Can I use Wrati if I am looking for marriage rather than dating?
Yes. When you set up your profile you choose what you are looking for — Marriage, Long term, Short term and other intentions — and that is shown to the people you match with, so marriage-minded members can find each other without guessing.
Will other members see my phone number?
No. Your mobile number is never shown to other members. You can chat, and with Premium call, inside the app before deciding to share anything else. Blocking and reporting are free for everyone.
Is there a Wrati app for iPhone?
Not yet. Wrati is available as an Android app on Google Play and on the web at wrati.com, which works in any modern mobile browser, including on iPhone.
Can I meet people from other countries on Wrati?
Yes. Wrati is open to members worldwide. You can meet people near you, or look further afield — and in-chat translation helps when you and the other person do not share a first language.
Get Wrati on Android
Wrati works on the web at wrati.com in any modern browser. The Android app is on Google Play where the listing is available in your country. There is no iPhone app yet — on iPhone, use wrati.com in your browser.