Malaysia’s push to curb LGBTQ dating apps like Grindr tests limits of internet control

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Iman Muttaqin YusofFebruary 26, 2026 at 10:51 AM

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Malaysia is considering new laws to restrict LGBTQ dating apps like Grindr and Blued, raising concerns about increased morality-based internet regulation. The Malaysian government has already blocked access to the websites of Grindr and Blued. However, the apps remain available for download via Apple's App Store and Google Play. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is exploring legislative options to curb these applications. The Communications Minister acknowledged that controlling apps on global app stores is challenging due to the policies of Apple and Google, highlighting the limits of Malaysia's internet control.

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Kuala Lumpur 40% Apple ×250% Google ×250% Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) 60% Fahmi Fadzil ×270% Blued ×370% Grindr ×380% Malaysia ×390%

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lgbtq dating apps 100% malaysia 80% internet regulation 80% grindr 70% morality-driven 60% app stores 60% legal measures 50% digital censorship 50% blued 40%

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Malaysia

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