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Grindr & Blued Blocked
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has blocked the websites of same-sex dating apps Grindr and Blued to enforce domestic digital content laws.
Last updated at Feb 26, 2026
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🚫 Websites Officially Blocked
Malaysia has blocked access to the websites of popular same-sex dating platforms Grindr and Blued. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission confirmed the action as part of efforts to regulate online content that violates local standards and digital laws.
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🏳️🌈 Rising LGBTQ Restrictions
The decision to block these dating platforms comes amid a widening push against LGBTQ activities in Malaysia. Authorities stated the move aims to curb lewd or immoral content, with the regulator actively monitoring apps that facilitate activities considered unlawful under domestic legislation.
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🔥 The Term "LGBT" Now Referred To As "Deviant Culture"
The government has ordered the term LGBT to be discontinued and replaced with deviant culture effective immediately. Deputy Minister Marhamah Rosli stated the move aims to prevent normalisation and stop social media algorithms from amplifying such content to younger audiences.
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⚖️ MCMC Reviewing Legal Steps
The Communications Ministry is currently examining various legal measures to further restrict the presence of such dating applications. Officials are evaluating regulatory options that could eventually curb the availability of these foreign owned platforms if they are found breaching safety standards.
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📱 No App Store Removal Yet
Minister Fahmi Fadzil clarified that the MCMC has not yet submitted formal requests to Apple or Google to remove the mobile apps from their stores. Decisions regarding application availability on these global platforms remain subject to the providers' own internal policies.
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