Pontian Kechil ( Jawi: ڤونتين كچيل) also known as Pontian Town (Malay: ''Bandar Pontian'') is a town and the administrative centre of

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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 km².

Administration

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

Transportation

Buses

The town is served by MyBas Johor(T50)& Maju (96) public buses linking to Larkin Sentral Terminal in Johor Bahru City and other towns within the district, such as

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and

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Car

Being located along

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, Pontian is relatively accessible for a town its size. Northward this highway goes to

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, Klang and

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before terminating at Jelapang. Southwards highway 5 turn right to

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and terminates at

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Shopping

*Pontian Plaza

References

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