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Kuala Lumpur currently has an active enforcement environment affecting LGBTQ venues, including gay saunas.
Kuala Lumpur has historically had a small but established gay sauna scene. However, recent police action and increased enforcement against LGBTQ venues mean this is not a good time for travelers to visit gay saunas in the city.
In late 2025, a high-profile raid on a central Kuala Lumpur gay sauna highlighted growing restrictions and a tougher stance toward LGBTQ spaces. While enforcement has always been a factor in Malaysia, the current climate carries higher risk than in previous years.
For now, we recommend avoiding gay saunas in Kuala Lumpur and prioritizing safer alternatives, including staying in reputable, gay-friendly hotels and keeping social plans private and low-key.
If you are visiting the city, choose accommodation that feels comfortable and discreet:
Best gay-friendly hotels in Kuala Lumpur.
Same-sex sexual activity is criminalized in Malaysia, and recent enforcement has increased pressure on LGBTQ venues, including gay saunas. Police raids have occurred, and legal consequences can be serious.
At this time, visiting gay saunas in Kuala Lumpur carries elevated risk for both locals and travelers. We recommend avoiding sauna venues entirely until the situation changes.
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Update: Recent police action and increased enforcement against LGBTQ venues mean this is not a good time for travelers to visit gay saunas in the city. In late 2025, a high-profile raid on this sauna highlighted growing restrictions and a tougher stance toward LGBTQ spaces.
For now, we recommend avoiding gay saunas in Kuala Lumpur and prioritizing safer alternatives, including staying in reputable, gay-friendly hotels and keeping social plans private and low-key.
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Kakiku Sauna, Kuala Lumpur’s exclusively men-only sauna & spa is located in a quiet area of the city. It offers an open space garden, private relaxation cabins, and foam parties. This gay sauna & cruise club opens from Thursday to Sunday only from 3 pm till 10 pm. Its peak time is from 6 pm onwards.
Note: You have to bring your own condom and lube, as since the 2008 police raid all the saunas are no longer able to provide condoms.
Crowd: The crowd at Kakiku Sauna is well mixed and becomes busy during one of their themed events.
Entr is MYR 25 ($6 USD).
Facilities: Gym, Showers, Sauna, Steam room, Jacuzzi / Hot pool, Relaxing Cabins - free, Lockers
Weekdays: Thu, Fri 15:00–22:00
Weekends: Sat, Sun 15:00–22:00
Update: Recent police action and increased enforcement against LGBTQ venues mean this is not a good time for travelers to visit gay saunas in the city. In late 2025, a high-profile raid on this sauna highlighted growing restrictions and a tougher stance toward LGBTQ spaces.
For now, we recommend avoiding gay saunas in Kuala Lumpur and prioritizing safer alternatives, including staying in reputable, gay-friendly hotels and keeping social plans private and low-key.
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Otot Otot Sauna is one of Kuala Lumpur’s hottest and most popular gay saunas. This men-only sauna and gym complex is conveniently located in KL’s city center. Open daily from 5 pm to midnight on Monday to Friday and 3 pm to midnight on Saturday and Sunday. There is a cafe on the ground floor and a well-equipped gym.
Crowd: The sauna is more popular with locals but is very welcoming to international visitors of all ages, shapes, and sizes, who do often stop by during their time in KL.
Entry: Prices change by day of the week. Weekend RM30($7 USD), weekdays RM25 ($6 USD), and RM10 ($2 USD) one-time registration fee for your membership card. No ID cards or passports are required.
Facilities: Cruise, Restaurant, Gym, Showers, Sauna, Steam room, Free WiFi, Lockers
Weekdays: Mon-Fri 17:00–23:00
Weekends: Sat, Sun 15:00–23:00
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