KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- Malaysia has blocked access to the websites of LGBTQ+ dating platforms Grindr and Blued, with regulators now examining legal options to curb their mobile applications, according to a written parliamentary reply.

The Communications Ministry said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is reviewing avenues to restrict the apps' availability, including potential engagement with Google and Apple.

However, it noted that the commission has not yet received any formal requests to remove the platforms from app stores.

"Control over applications on platforms such as Google Play and Apple Store is subject to regulations and policies set by the said platform providers, since both applications are own...