Kuala Lumpur & Selangor
Malaysia's most concentrated swimming scene — from Olympic-standard public pools to boutique indoor academies across the Klang Valley.
Public Pools
National Aquatic Centre (Pusat Akuatik Nasional)
KL Sports City, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
50m Olympic pool
Training pool
Diving platforms
10 lanes
Malaysia's premier aquatic venue. Moveable-floor training pool (8 lanes) and diving pool with platforms up to 10m. Also home to D Swim Academy HQ.
Kompleks Renang Bandar Tun Razak
Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
8× 50m pools
DBKL-operated
One of the largest public pool complexes in KL with eight 50-metre pools. Operated by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).
Panasonic Sports Complex
Jalan Aerobik 13/43, Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor
Olympic-scale pool
Jumping pool
Training pool
MPPJ Sports Complex
Jalan Stadium SS7/15, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Public pool
Lockers
3K Swimming Pool (Kompleks Renang 3K)
Jalan Kewajipan, SS13, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Public pool
Renovated 2016
Swimming Schools & Academies
Multi-location
D Swim Academy (DSA)
HQ: National Aquatic Centre, Bukit Jalil · Also at Bukit Kiara, Setapak
Ages 5+
AUSTSWIM Gold
Learn to Swim
Malaysia's only Gold-level AUSTSWIM Swim Centre. Won ASSA National Excellence International Award 2025. Largest branded chain with locations also in Penang and Johor.
6 locations
Happy Fish Swim School
Mont Kiara · Sunway Pyramid · Shah Alam · Kota Damansara · Taman Sea · Klang
Indoor heated
Infants & toddlers
Salt chlorinator + UV
Singapore-based school expanding rapidly in Malaysia. All 6 centres have in-house designed indoor heated pools with salt chlorinator and UV filtration.
Supersharkz Swim School
Kota Damansara · Shah Alam · Puchong, Selangor
Indoor heated
Small classes
S.U.P.E.R. Method
11 locations
Sailfish Swim Academy
Bukit Kemuning · Tropicana Aman · Subang · Bukit Jalil · Gamuda Cove + 6 more
Max 6/class (kids)
Max 4/class (pre-school)
Aquabubs Swim School
24 Jalan Liku, Bangsar, KL · United Point, KL
10 months – 10 years
Indoor heated
Saltwater
Baby and toddler swimming specialist. Purpose-built indoor heated saltwater pools designed for young children.
Fast & Easy Swimming Academy
PJ Palm Sport Center · 3K Sport Complex Subang Jaya + more
Special needs programmes
All ages
Notable for offering programmes tailored to children with special needs including Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia.
Penang
A mix of world-class public aquatic centres and established swimming clubs on both the island and mainland.
Public Pools
SETIA SPICE Aquatic Centre
Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
50m Olympic saltwater
10 lanes
Diving pool
RM16 million facility opened 2016. Penang's premier aquatic venue. WAHOO Swim School operates swimming lessons here.
Seberang Jaya Swimming Pool
Seberang Jaya, Penang (Mainland)
50m × 25m main pool
25m training pool
Children's pool
Municipal pool on the mainland side. D Swim Academy also operates lessons here.
MBPP Relau Sports Complex
Relau, Paya Terubong, Penang Island
2 pools
Opened 2017
Newest public pool on Penang Island, opened February 2017.
Swimming Schools
WAHOO Swim School
SPICE Aquatic Centre · NLPS Simpang Ampat · XCL Pearl City
Babies to teens
Group & private
Indoor 25m pool
ActiveSwim
Swimming Pool @ TAR UC, Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Penang
Max 6/group
7 days/week
12-week programme
Claims to teach beginners to swim in 12 weeks. Operates 7 days a week with a maximum of 6 students per group.
D Swim Academy — Penang
Kolam Renang Seberang Jaya, Penang (Mainland)
AUSTSWIM Gold
National chain
Swimming Clubs
Chinese Swimming Club Penang
562 Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Penang
Est. 1928
Olympic-size pool
Learn to Swim
One of Penang's oldest institutions, established in 1928. Built the first Olympic-size pool in Penang in 1962. Offers structured Learn to Swim programmes for children and adults.
Johor
Growing rapidly — especially around Johor Bahru and Iskandar Puteri. Benefit of proximity to Singapore with several cross-border swim schools expanding here.
Public Pools
Pusat Akuatik MBJB Larkin
Taman Dato Onn Jaffar, Johor Bahru
Recently upgraded
MBJB-operated
Reopened with upgraded facilities. EZY Swimming Academy runs lesson programmes here. Closed Wednesdays.
Swimming Schools
Aqua Spirit Swimming Academy
2 Jln Pertama 4, Danga Utama, JB · Pulai Utama
Indoor self-heating
Saltwater
Est. 2002
Malaysia's first indoor self-heating saltwater pool. Four programme tiers: Goldfish (3-4 yrs), Dolphin (5-6), Beaver (7-14), Blue Whale (15-70).
EZY Swimming Academy
Gelang Patah, Iskandar Puteri · Also at MBJB Larkin
Baby swim
Kids 3–5
Learn to Swim 6+
Competitive
D Swim Academy — Johor
AEON Mall Bandar Dato' Onn, Johor
25m indoor pool
In-mall
Weekend lessons
Malaysia's first 25-metre indoor swimming pool inside a shopping mall. Weekend lessons 9am–6pm.
Swish Swimming
Tenby Setia Eco Gardens, Johor Bahru
Ages 3.5+
From Singapore
Award-winning Singapore swim school expanding across the Causeway into JB.
WeBorn Academy
Lot 03, Nountun Baru, Kolombong, 81000 Kulai, Johor
Baby
Children
Adult
Covers JB, Nusajaya, Kulai, Gelang Patah and Senai areas.
Swimin12
Johor Bahru (Olympic-size shaded pool)
12-hour guarantee
Aquaphobia
Special needs
Guarantees swimming mastery in 12 hours — free lessons continue if it takes longer. Also specialises in aquaphobia and special needs students.
Live near the Causeway?
Many JB families also train in Singapore, where there are 30+ swimming schools across the island. Several Singapore schools — including Happy Fish and Swish Swimming — have already expanded into Johor. See the full Singapore directory at singaporeswimming.com.
Sabah
East Malaysia's options are more limited but growing. Kota Kinabalu has the main concentration of facilities and swimming instruction.
Public Pools
Kompleks Sukan Likas Aquatic Centre
Jalan Kompleks Sukan, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
50m pool
Leisure pools
Toddler pool
Poolside cafe
Sabah's most comprehensive sports venue, about 10 minutes from Kota Kinabalu city centre. Home to the Blue Marlin Swimming Club. Closed Mondays.
Swimming Schools & Clubs
RNJ Swimming Academy — Sabah
Lot 03, Nountun Baru, Kolombong, Jalan Tuaran, 88450 Kota Kinabalu
53-step programme
35,000+ students
National chain
Part of a national chain headquartered in Segamat, Johor. Claims over 35,000 students trained with a 53-step programme designed by an Olympic coach.
Blue Marlin Swimming Club
Likas Sports Complex, Kota Kinabalu
Est. 1995
Competitive
All ages
Founded in 1995. Based at Likas Sports Complex. Offers competitive and recreational swimming for all ages.
Resources for Swimmers
Useful links for swimmers and parents across the region.
Gear
Oasis Swim — Swimming Gear & Equipment
Goggles, swimsuits, kickboards and training equipment for kids and adults. Ships across Malaysia and Singapore.
Water Safety
SwimSafer — Water Safety Framework
Southeast Asia's most structured water safety and swimming proficiency programme. A useful benchmark for parents evaluating lesson standards — Malaysia does not yet have an equivalent national framework.
Directory
Singapore Swimming — Lessons Directory
Comprehensive directory of swimming schools and pools across Singapore. Useful for families in Johor who also train across the Causeway.