Pontian Kechil

Pontian Kechil also known as Pontian Town (Malay: Bandar Pontian) is a town and the administrative centre of Pontian District, Johor, Malaysia.^[1][2]

Pontian Kechil
Town and district capital
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.mdpontian.gov.my

History

The town was originally a fishing village. Now it has grown as a town.^[3]

Geography

Pontian Kechil in Pontian District

The town spans over an area of 6.6 km².^[4]

Administration

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

Transportation

Buses

Maju route 96

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.^[5]

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