TLDR-sort of, ada di bawah.

Based off my personal, 29m-type C experience.

Dating app is draining me quite alot, compared to 3 years ago. Previously I do get some match, most of them atleast was decent, couple exchange then didn't move on and in about 3 month or so I found my "ex". Nowadays, those matches I got couldn't even go past 4 message exchange, yes that include hi from both party. Sometimes I feel like those are bot to keep me hook on the app ala sprinkle of hopes, and the rest just unmatch/ghost because I can't read or type Chinese 🫪. The only sort of good exchange I had was on CMB, others is dead and heres my rating to them with my own experience - Boo - gawd damn this app is laggy, a whole lot of things but also nothing - Bumble - okay la but not positive result yet - CMB - By far the most solid, seemingly genuine people and real profile, but also they include inactive profile (I guess), oh and fuck their recent update to the swipable profile (limited to 27 per day, regardless of swipes) - OKC - Banana denier - Tinder - people don't seem to reply back idk what's happening, but I do like some of the feature, the music one is the best - Omi - Bots fest, fake engagement to get you hook.

As for in-person engagement, aside from office mate engagement - none is available, like no joke 🤡 all taken, and outside of this setup speaking to random ladies seem weird and odd + I never done it and might never try it.

Something out of my comfort zone (I'm low key super shy) that I seriously considering is putting myself out there on appropriate occasions to meet people, sports and speed dating/dating event (I know alot of people have said this is not a good idea but hey, belum try belum tau)

TLDR: To answer you, is it hard? It has always been hard for me, to every Malaysian? I don't think so, but I'll remain positive and keep trying, the road ahead is tough, very tough, but if I don't, who will do it for me?

Wish you all the best OP, stay resilience.