Taimi’s creators put emphasis on allowing the app to help build LGBTI communities through the social network. The app – which is active seven English-speaking countries – officially arrived in Singapore on Saturday (25 May). The launch also comes during the lead-up to Pink Dot, Singapore’s biggest annual LGBTI event, which will take place on June 29. While the law is rarely enforced, LGBT rights supporters in Singapore have made numerous calls for Section 377A’s repeal. Male homosexual sex remains criminalized in Singapore under British colonial-era law, Section 377A.
Responding to questions from GSN, the company released a statement addressing issues of online harassment and personal data security. Singapore is the first country in Southeast Asian Taimi has launched in. The app – which saw its global launch in May last year – claims to have some of the tightest security procedures of any gay dating apps. Gay dating app Taimi has launched in Singapore this weekend.
