Pontian Kechil (Jawi: ڤونتين كچيل) also known as Pontian Town (Malay: Bandar Pontian) is a town and the administrative centre of Pontian District, Johor, Malaysia.[1][2]
Pontian Kechil ڤونتين كچيل | |
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Town and district capital | |
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| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Johor |
| District |  Pontian |
| Granted Municipal Status | 31 July 2021 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local government |
| • Body | Pontian Municipal Council |
| • President | Mohd Ezzuddin Sanusi |
| Postcode | 82xxx |
| Calling code | +6-07 |
| Vehicle registration | J |
| Website | www |
History
editThe town was originally a fishing village. Now it has grown as a town.[3]
Geography
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The town spans over an area of 6.6 km2.[4]
Administration
editPontian is administered by Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn). Pontian's postcode is 82000.
Transportation
editBuses
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The town is served by MyBas Johor (T50) & Maju (96) public buses linking to Larkin Sentral Terminal in Johor Bahru City, Causeway Link (52T) to Gelang Patah and other towns within the district, such as Benut and Kukup.[5]
Car
editBeing located along Federal Route 5, Pontian is relatively accessible for a town its size. Northward this highway goes to Batu Pahat, Muar, Melaka City, Port Dickson, Klang and Teluk Intan before terminating at Jelapang. Southwards highway 5 turn right to Pekan Nanas and terminates at Johor Bahru.
Shopping
edit- Pontian Plaza
References
edit- ^ "Rancangan Tempatan Daerah Pontian (Penggantian) 2030" (ZIP) (in Malay).
- ^ "Edisi". 26 December 2018.
- ^ "Pontian". Tourism Johor. Archived from the original on 24 December 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ^ Handbook johor.gov.my
- ^ "Bus Routes and Schedule". Pengangkutan Awam Johor. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
