Pontian District
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Pontian District (Malay: Daerah Pontian) is a district located in southwest part of the Malaysian state of Johor. It borders Batu Pahat and Kluang Districts to the north and Kulai and Johor Bahru Districts to the east.[3]
District of Malaysia in Johor
Pontian District | |
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| Daerah Pontian | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | فونتيان |
| • Chinese | 笨珍县 |
| • Tamil | பொந்தியான் |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Pontian District in Johor | |
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  Pontian District Location of Pontian District in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 1°35′N 103°25′E | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Johor |
| Granted Municipal Status | 31 July 2021 |
| Seat | Pontian Kechil |
| Local area government(s) | Pontian Municipal Council |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Haji Zulkifly bin Haji Mohd Tahir |
| • Pontian Member of Parliament | Ahmad Maslan (UMNO) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 932.64 km2 (360.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 144,324 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 82xxx |
| Calling code | +6-07 |
| Vehicle registration plates | J |
Pontian Municipal Council Majlis Perbandaran Pontian مجليس ڤربندرن ڤونتين | |
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| Type | |
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| History | |
| Founded | 31 July 2021 |
| Preceded by | Pontian District Council |
| Leadership | |
President | Mohd Ezzuddin Sanusi |
Municipal Secretary | Hisyamuddin Amat |
| Motto | |
| Setia Khidmat/ستيا خدمت (Loyal, Service) | |
| Meeting place | |
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| Jalan Alsagoff, 82000 Pontian,Johor Darul Ta'zim | |
| Website | |
| www | |
