Source: Buletin Mutiara

The construction of a new Olympic-standard swimming pool in Jalan Betek has reached 43% progress and is on track for completion by April next year.

Penang State Exco for Youth, Sports and Health, Daniel Gooi Zi Sen, shared that the high-impact project is funded with RM3.6 million from the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP). He described the development as the first of its kind in the area, thanking MBSP for its commitment to revitalising local infrastructure.

More than just a recreational facility, the pool is intended to serve as a sports development hub, especially for swimming. “Penang has produced swimmers who have competed at national and international levels,” said Zi Sen, who is also the State Assemblyman for Padang Lalang. “We hope this facility will help nurture the next generation of swimming talent.”

He also highlighted the potential of the pool to support the Ministry of Youth and Sports’ initiative of offering free swimming lessons, especially for students in flood-prone areas where drowning risks are higher.

Though the pool won’t feature a diving section, it meets Olympic standards and is currently ahead of schedule, with construction having begun on 1 February 2025.

Admission rates are still under review, but the current public pool rate stands at RM3 per session. The facility is expected to open to the public by April 2026.