Pontian, Johor
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Coordinates: 1°29′27″N 103°23′39″E / 1.49083°N 103.39417°E
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| Pontian ڤونتين |
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| District seat | Pontian Kechil |
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| Area | |
| - Total | 907 km² |
| Population | |
| - 2007 estimate | 54922(Pontian Kecil) |
| - Density | 60/km² |
Pontian is a district in southwest Johor. It is located 62km from Johor Bahru, the state capital of Johor. It is also located at Miles 37 (Batu 37)from Johor Bahru. The name Pontian is also used in the names of two towns in the district, Pontian Besar and Pontian Kechil, of which the latter serves as its district capital. The capital was formerly a fishing village which has developed into a small town.
Pontian is noted for its variety of seafood which is sold at a reasonable price. Visitors from neighbouring towns and Singapore regularly visit Kukup, a fishing village about 20km from Pontian Kechil. Notable national parks in Pontian include Tanjung Piai.
Pontian Kechil is situated 1.5 hours (via bus) from Johor Bahru (Capital of Johor State) via Jalan Johor. Other notable towns in Pontian include Ayer Baloi and Benut, north of Pontian Kechil. To the south and east of Pontian Kechil respectively are the towns of Teluk Kerang and Pekan Nanas.
Especially along coastal areas, Pontian is populated by Malays of Bugis descent. The Chinese community in Pontian predominantly belongs to the Chaozhou (Teochew) dialect group.
This town is also site as the observatory to look for the crescent moon to mark the beginning of Muslim month of Ramadhan, Shawwal, and Zulhijjah, to celebrate fasting month of Ramadhan, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidiladha.
Pontian Kechil is subdivided into few area namely:
1. Jalan Kukup - South of Main Traffic Junction heading to Kukup.
2. Jalan Bakek - North of Main Traffic Junction until Sg Pontian Kechil Bridge.
3. Jalan Alsagoff - North of Sg Pontian Kechil Bridge until Sg Pontian Besar Bridge.
4. Jalan Johor/Batu 36 - East of Main Traffic Junction heading to Johor Bahru.
5. Jalan Parit Mesjid - East of Old Police Station Junction. Another Highly Populated Area.
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[edit] History
The name of Pontian transformed from a Malay word "Perhentian" which means a stop. Previously Pontian is a stop for both merchants and pirates. Pontian is also the landing point for Indonesian navy during Kontroversi Malaysia-Indonesia during 1960s.
[edit] Place of Interest
Seaside - There are few seaside which you can get nice sunset photograph, fun and relax
1) Old Pontian seaside near Padang. A must go photography spot for couples from 1950s-2000s. Includes a rest-house, helipad and children playground.
2) Perdagangan Pontian Seaside. A land reclaimation area which creates Pontian Business Centre, New Bus Station and longer sealine for Pontian. Here you can have tea and mamak food by the sea.
3) Rambah Seaside; A renovated seaside located at Rambah Village. It is a wonderful seaside for couples to look at stars and chit-chat at night.
4) Telok Kerang seaside; Very nice seaside with sand-beach.
5) Pulau Pisang; An island with lighthouse famous for its Kuini Fruit.
6) Pasar Awam Pontian (Public Market); Famous for its fresh sea products and vegetables. Must buy for its Pontian Black Pomfret.
7) Pineapple Plantation - Hundreds of acres of Pineapple located at Ayer Baloi, Pekan Nanas and Parit Sikom. Endless view of Pineapple. A nice place for Photographing. Pontian was largest exporter of Pineapple in the World.
[edit] Getting Here
1) By Taxi- RM 48 per-taxi for four (4) person from Larkin Bus Interchange
2) By Bus - RM 5.30 for one way ticket per person from Larkin Bus Interchange- BUS 96 and Pontian Liner OR RM 8.50 for return ticket per person from Larkin Bus Interchange- Bus 96 only
3) Driving - Follow Route (5) 37 Miles from Johor Bahru.
[edit] School
SMK Dato Penggawa Barat
SMK Sri Perhentian
SMK Dato Ali Haji Ahmad
[edit] External links
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