| 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 |
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.
History
The town was originally a fishing village. Now it has grown as a town.
Geography
The town spans over an area of 6.6 km.
Administration
Pontian is administered by Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn). Pontian's postcode is 82000.
Transportation
Buses
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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.
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
- "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.
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