Q. What is AnakMelayu.com? Back to Top

AnakMelayu.com is an Singapore online Malay community portal where you are able to post on our classified ads, participate in our forums, find new friends, romance, or look for old friends in a fun, safe and secure environment. It's free to join and become a member. Click on the Join link and complete the registration form.

Q. What does being a member allows me to do? Back to Top

Your membership allows you to:

- Create and modify your profile
- Use our proprietery "Sticky Notes", so you can contact other members
- Post Classifieds ads
- Receive member newsletters containing tips, new features, services and special offers

Note - Please confirm your registration through the very first email that we sent you to your registered email address. Simply click on the link provided in the email to complete your registration. Until you confirm your email address, you will not be able to do the following:

- You will be unable to log in to AnakMelayu.com
- You will be unable to initiate contact with other members
- Other members will be unable to contact you
- Your profile will not be searchable or appear in Carik Partner.

Q. Why can't I log in after I register? Back to Top

Sometimes, due to inconsistent internet connections, the registration was prematurely terminated. We suggest that the user tries to click again on the link provided in the registration email that we have sent.

If the page says that you have already completed the registration after you have click on the link for a second time, just log in with your username and password in AnakMelayu.com's main page.

Q. Is my personal information safe? Back to Top

Your personal information is secure and confidential, when you initiate contact with another member your e-mail address will not be made available in order for that member to contact you.

Q. Can I change my personal details after registration? Back to Top

Your Membership details can be modified at any time (got to "Update Profile" in the "Control Panel"), and services such as Carik Partner can be disabled. Please ensure you read the anakMelayu.com Member Terms & Conditions located on the bottom most page on every page regarding site use. Please note that we do not display your emails addresses anywhere on the website.

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Q. What is "Carik Members" ? Back to Top

"Carik Members" is where you can make new friends in a safe and secure environment. You can use the browse and search functions on "Carik Members" without logging in, however, you will need to login to make use of all of the site services. If you have a profile, your profile will be shown on "Carik Members" even if you're logged off. As with most Internet sites which have a login option, cookies must be enabled on your browser.

Q. What if I have trouble logging in? Back to Top

Forgot your login details? If you have forgotten your login details such as your password or username, click on the "Lupa Password" link in the site navigation. Enter your membership e-mail address and then your login details will be sent to this address within a few minutes.

Check the Login Details and personal details under "Update Profile" Please make sure you've logged on to view this page.

Are your cookies enabled? If you're still having problems, check to see that your cookies on your browser are enabled. Click on the Help link at the top of your browser window and do a search for Cookies to see whether these are enabled correctly.

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Member Home

As soon as you login, AnakMelayu.com displays your Member ID and recieved Sticky Notes or Virtual Kisses that you might have. It also contains links to create or modify your profile, modify membership details and more. These details are available to you wherever on the site.

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Q. How do I create a profile? Back to Top

It's free to create a profile, which is how other members find out about you. The available options to manage your profile will be highlighted.

How to create your profile: After registration, your profile will automatically be created by our website. All you have to do is to follow the steps to create a profile. All profiles are manually monitired by our AnakMelayu.com staff.

Upload your photo: lets you add a photo to your profile. Make sure you upload a recent photo of yourself. AnakMelayu.com will screen the photos to make sure that the photos comply with our rules. We do not accept nor approve photos if;

- you are not in it
- your face is not clear
- it is something other than a non-animated GIF or JPG file
- it includes contact info
- it is not rightside-up
- it is a "collage" of images
- it is larger than 100kb in size

Voice Message: Add a Voice Message to enhance your profile! When someone clicks on the voice intro link in your profile, your voice recording will start playing automatically.

Modify your profile: you can modify your profile any time you like. Please do not type in phone numbers or email addresses as these may lead to potential harassment.

Remove your photo: To remove your photo, please check the "delete photo" option inside the "Update profile" page.

Your Profile Name is the name that other members will see. For your safety, please do not provide your full name.

There are a series of questions that allow you to select your age, marital status, appearance, background, your interests.

Finally, there are three sections that allow you to write about yourself. Below are a few suggestions to help you write your perfect profile.

Self Introduction: Begin by describing who you are, your personality and how you spend your time. You may want to write about your interests or hobbies, your work, family or friends, your travels and where you grew up. No email addresses or phone numbers is allowed to be posted.

Appearance: In more detail describe your appearance. Be more specific on your height, hairstyle and body size? What do you think your best features are? What is your clothing style -conservative, modern or casual?

Looking for: What you are seeking from a relationship? What is important and acceptable to you? What about their values or morals? What type of personality and appearance do you prefer? What interests, hobbies, or travels do you what to share with them? Where would you prefer they live?

Once you click on the submit button, your profile will be automatically updated.

Many members search by photos only, so add a photo of yourself by clicking the Upload a Photo link, and follow the prompts. Make sure that you select a recent photo.

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Q. How do I look for other members in AnakMelayu.com? Back to Top

You can browse and search the profiles in "carik partner" without being logged in. There are two ways to find members across the network:

User specific search: This lets you search by names used in their profiles. (Key in only their first OR last names)

Normal search: Lets you search by gender, specific age range, location, available photos and voice intros.

Once you have found a profile you like, click on the name to view their full profile.

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Q. How do I make contact with other members of AnakMelayu.com? Back to Top

Send a Virtual Kiss: All profiles feature a Send a Virtual Kiss link, however before you send a Virtual Kiss, you require a Power User profile before you can open any received Virtual Kisses. When you click on the Virtual Kiss link, it will send the member an "Virtual Kiss" indicating that you have kissed them. It's free to send a Virtual Kiss. The member who recieves the kiss can either reply with a "Sticky Note", reply with a virtual kiss, reject you or ignore you.

Send a Sticky Note: Sticky Notes is AnakMelayu.com's answer to instant messaging for all members of AnakMelayu.com. To send a Sticky Note, click on the Sticky Notes icon on "Carik Partner" and simply start sending notes! It's free to send as many Sticky Notes as you like, however before you send a Sticky Notes, you require a Power User profile before you can open any received Sticky Notes. Click on the "Sticky Note" icon (it looks like a notepad) and start typing in your message to be sent to that particular user. The reciepient will recieve the "Sticky Note" if he or she is logged in to AnakMelayu.com. After which they will have an option to reply or to simply ignore the "Sticky Note" message.

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Your e-mail privacy Back to Top
This is the key to a successful online dating experience. To ensure the best online friends experience possible, please be mindful of potential issues with unsolicited e-mail.

There are four important things you should know:

Never reveal your real e-mail address to another member until you've established a trusting relationship. To communicate with other members, either press the "Sticky Note" button in the member's profile or click "Reply" in your "Sticky Note" application.

Never include your e-mail address within the context of your profile. To protect your privacy, AnakMelayu.com prohibits profiles that include any direct contact information, including e-mail addresses.

AnakMelayu.com prohibits profiles that solicit e-mail addresses. If you encounter such profiles, please report them immediately to feedback@anakmelayu.com.
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Q. Is making friends on AnakMelayu.com safe? Back to Top

Our network provides a safe, secure and anonymous environment to make contact with other members. To help safeguard members' privacy, we do not allow profiles to contain any personal contact information such as your e-mail address or telephone number.

We strongly recommend that you use an anonymous e-mail address that does not contain your name. Meeting people online through our network is safe and secure - provided you take some common sense precautions.

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A Guide to Online Friendship Back to Top
Our website provides a safe, secure and anonymous place to meet new friends, form meaningful relationships and even find that special someone. Here are some effective ways to protect your safety and enjoy your new experiences:

Getting started

Get an anonymous e-mail account: Never post your full name on the site, or on your e-mail account. Check to see it's not displayed as the sender's name in an e-mail inbox by doing a test e-mail to yourself.

Get to know someone first: Use our Sticky Notes to really find out about someone before you exchange personal contact information. If you do call someone, remember to block caller ID both mobile/cellular phones and standard phones.

Ask for more photos: Do the photos match the details you were given? Be careful about giving out your address if they offer to send you more photos. Have them sent via e-mail.

Don't feel pressured: Only exchange contact details or arrange to meet when you're really comfortable you know enough about them. If they're interested, they'll respect your preference to take it slow.

Dealing with unwanted attention: If you no longer wish to pursue communication, let them know, kindly but firmly. If they persist, use the Block Sender function on your e-mail browser. If they continue to call, check your call display to see who's calling, or screen calls with your answering machine. If you feel threatened or are concerned for your safety, contact the local authorities immediately.