Pontian Kechil
Pontian Kechil 小笨珍 | |
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| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Johor |
| District |  Pontian |
| Granted Municipal Status | March 2021 |
| 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 
FT 5, 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
- ^ "Rancangan Tempatan Daerah Pontian (Penggantian) 2030" (ZIP) (in Malay).
- ^ http://www.sinarharian.com.my/edisi/johor/iktiraf-pontian-bandar-nanas-1.772130
- ^ "Pontian". Tourism Johor. Archived from the original on 24 December 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ^ http://jpbd.johor.gov.my/images/jpbd_DokumenTerbitan/Handbook.pdf
- ^ "Bus Routes and Schedule". Pengangkutan Awam Johor. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Pontian Kechil.
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