Pontian Kechil
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 | |
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| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Johor |
| District |  Pontian |
| Granted Municipal Status | 31 July 2021 |
| Postcode | 82xxx |
| Calling code | +6-07 |
| Vehicle registration | J |
History
The town was originally a fishing village. Now it has grown as a town.[3]
Administration
Pontian is administered by Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn). 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 
, 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).
- "Edisi". 26 December 2018.
- "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.
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Pontian Kechil. |
