Pontian Kechil

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Pontian Kechil also known as Pontian Town (Malay: Bandar Pontian) is a town and the administrative centre of Pontian District, Johor, Malaysia.[1][2]

History

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

Geography

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Pontian Kechil in Pontian District

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

Administration

Pontian is administered by Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn). Pontian's postcode is 82000.

Transportation

Buses

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Maju route 96

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

Being 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

  • Pontian Plaza

References

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