Singapore's first independent dating review website launched
By Lin Yanqin, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 24 November 2009 2023 hrs

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SINGAPORE: According to a recent survey of 500 individuals, four in 10 singles said they are open to using a dating agency to meet new people.

But half of them are unsure if the matchmaking agencies were reputable or suitable for them.

An independent dating review website aims to help these singles make better life choices.

Singles can post their review of dating agencies and rate their services on the website, Club Uno.

There are 22 dating agencies in its database. The website also features articles on dating and has a list of activities.

The Association of Dating Agencies and Matchmakers hopes the website can help singles make informed decisions.

Violet Lim, president, Association of Dating Agencies and Matchmakers, said: "Recently we did a survey, and the survey results have shown that there are quite a lot of singles out there who are open to using dating services.

"However, they are not sure of what are the types of services that are out there and they don't even know the type of services that would be comfortable or good for them.

"They also might have some concerns such as prices, the quality, because they feel that obviously dating services in their own websites would just say good things about themselves."

Teo Yi Shan, user of online dating services, said: "Club Uno is very useful for singles who are actually lost out there, not very sure which dating agency to use, because not only they classify according to events and stuff, it's also more suited to personal needs."

The website also provides information such as dating tips and an event listing to help singles connect. - CNA/vm