Pontian Kechil

Pontian Kechil
小笨珍
Town
Country  Malaysia
State  Johor
District Pontian
Postcode 82xxx
Calling code +6-07
Vehicle registration J

Pontian Kechil (also known as Pontian Town) is a town and the capital of Pontian District, Johor, Malaysia.[1][2]

History

The town was originally a fishing village. Now it has grown as a town.[3]

Geography

The town spans over an area of 6.6 km2.[4]

Administration

Pontian is administered by Pontian District Council. Pontian's postcode is 82000.

Transportation

Buses

The town is served by TransJohor public buses linking to Larkin Sentral Terminal in Johor Bahru City and other towns within the district, such as Benut and Kukup.[5]

Car

Being located along Highway , Pontian is relatively accessible for a town its size. Northward this highway goes to Melaka City, Klang and Teluk Intan before terminating at Jelapang. Southwards highway 5 turn right to Pekan Nanas and terminates at Johor Bahru.

Shopping

  • Pontian Plaza

References

  1. ↑ "Rancangan Tempatan Daerah Pontian (Penggantian) 2030" (ZIP) (in Malay).
  2. ↑ http://www.sinarharian.com.my/edisi/johor/iktiraf-pontian-bandar-nanas-1.772130
  3. ↑ "Pontian". Tourism Johor. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  4. ↑ http://jpbd.johor.gov.my/images/jpbd_DokumenTerbitan/Handbook.pdf
  5. ↑ "Bus Routes and Schedule". Pengangkutan Awam Johor. Retrieved 17 March 2018.

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