KTV Malaysia: pick the right room for tonight

A guide to 37 karaoke venues in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu: 17 family karaoke venues for all ages and 20 KTV lounges for adults. Each listing covers the area, opening hours, how pricing works, promotions and how to get there.

Where to sing

Venues are grouped by state, then by neighbourhood, so you can find a room near where you are staying.

  1. KL & Selangor

    17 venues 6 family, 11 lounge

    Bukit BintangCherasKuchai Lama / Sri PetalingBangsarSungai BesiKampung PandanPetaling JayaAmpang

  2. Penang

    11 venues 4 family, 7 lounge

    George TownPulau TikusBayan Lepas

  3. Johor

    7 venues 6 family, 1 lounge

    Mount AustinTaman AbadTaman SuteraJohor Bahru City

  4. Sabah

    2 venues 1 family, 1 lounge

    Kota KinabaluPenampang

Current promotions

Offers that venues have published recently. Check the venue page for the details and conditions.

Two kinds of KTV in Malaysia

Family karaoke

Private rooms rented by the session, priced per person or per room. All ages are welcome, soft drinks are often included, and most outlets sit inside shopping malls with long opening hours.

  • Typical price: about RM15–RM40 per person per session
  • Good for birthdays, families, students and team outings
  • Chains: Loud Speaker, Red Box, Neway

KTV lounge

Night-time venues with larger private rooms, room service and drinks packages. The bill is built around a minimum spend per room, and entry is limited to adults.

  • Typical minimum spend: from around RM1,000 per room
  • Good for celebrations, client entertaining and late nights
  • 18+ only; alcohol served to guests aged 21 and above

Quick answers about KTV in Malaysia

How much does KTV cost in Malaysia?

Family karaoke is usually charged per person per session, commonly around RM15–RM40 per head depending on the time slot and day. KTV lounges work on a minimum spend per room, which typically starts around RM1,000 for a small room and rises for VIP rooms. Most venues add a 10% service charge and SST on top. See the KTV price guide for worked examples.

What is the difference between family karaoke and a KTV lounge?

Family karaoke venues welcome all ages, charge by session and do not require alcohol. KTV lounges are adults-only (18+), open in the evening, and charge a minimum spend that is usually met with drinks packages. Read the full comparison.

Which KTV venues in Malaysia are open late?

Many KTV lounges in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru open in the afternoon or evening and close between 2am and 4am, and some run late-night promotions until 6am. Family karaoke chains such as Red Box and Loud Speaker generally run from late morning to around 2am–3am. Check each venue page for its listed hours.

Can children go to KTV in Malaysia?

Yes, at family karaoke venues such as Loud Speaker, Red Box and Neway, which admit all ages. KTV lounges are for adults aged 18 and above, and alcohol is not served to anyone under 21.

Do I need to book KTV in advance?

Walk-ins usually work for family karaoke on weekday afternoons, but evenings, weekends and public holidays fill up. KTV lounges should be booked ahead by phone or WhatsApp, especially for larger rooms.

How this guide is put together

Each listing is compiled from the venue's own channels, map listings, booking platforms and published reviews, and every page shows when its information was last checked. Venues cannot pay for placement. Lounge reviews cover rooms, sound, pricing and safety only. Read the editorial policy for the full process.