Pontian_District
Pontian District
District of Malaysia in Johor
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]
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Pontian District | |
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| Daerah Pontian | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | فونتيان |
| • Chinese | 笨珍县 |
| • Tamil | பொந்தியான் |
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 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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| 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 | |
The district is home to Tanjung Piai, the southernmost point of the Malay Peninsula and mainland Eurasia as a whole.
The name of Pontian was derived from the Malay word “Perhentian” which means a stop, a reference to the sailors travelling to and from Singapore or Malacca stopping at Pontian Besar River for shelter from the rough waters in the Strait of Malacca.[4]
Pontian District is divided into 11 mukims, which are:[5]
- Api-Api
- Ayer Baloi
- Ayer Masin
- Benut
- Jeram Batu
- Pengkalan Raja
- Pontian
- Rimba Terjun
- Serkat
- Sungai Karang
- Sungai Pinggan
List of Pontian district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat):
| Parliament | Seat Name | Member of Parliament | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| P164 | Pontian | Ahmad Maslan | Barisan Nasional (UMNO) |
| P165 | Tanjung Piai | Wee Jeck Seng | Barisan Nasional (MCA) |
List of Pontian district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri):
| Parliament | State | Seat Name | State Assemblyman | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P164 | N53 | Benut | Hasni Mohammad | Barisan Nasional (UMNO) |
| P164 | N54 | Pulai Sebatang | Hasrunizzah Hassan | Barisan Nasional (UMNO) |
| P165 | N55 | Pekan Nanas | Tan Eng Meng | Barisan Nasional (MCA) |
| P165 | N56 | Kukup | Jefridin Atan | Barisan Nasional (UMNO) |
| Year | Pop. | ±% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 129,356 | — | ||
| 2000 | 142,697 | +10.3% | ||
| 2010 | 149,938 | +5.1% | ||
| 2020 | 173,318 | +15.6% | ||
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| Source: [6] | ||||
In 2000, the annual population growth of Pontian District was 2.36%.[7]
The main economic activities in the district are agriculture, construction, ecotourism, fishery and marine and food processing industries. Real estate activity, both residential and commercial, has seen notable traction, reflecting the district's evolving economic dynamics. The former includes pineapple farms and palm oil plantations, which are mainly focused in the town of Pekan Nanas.[8][9][10] According to recent data from the National Property Information Centre (NAPIC)[11], residential properties in the district boast a median price of RM 350,000, with a price per square foot (PSF) of RM 201.89, based on 258 transactions.[12] Commercial properties, on the other hand, have a median price of RM 650,000, with a PSF of RM 379.95, derived from 64 transactions.[13] These figures represent the past 12 months of subsale transaction data, as reported by NAPIC.
Road
The district is accessible by bus from Larkin Sentral (Mybas Johor- T50, Maju - 96) in Johor Bahru.[14][15]
Sea
There are regularly scheduled ferries connecting fishing village Kukup in Serkat Mukim with Tanjung Balai Karimun in Riau Islands, Indonesia.[16]
- "Rancangan Tempatan Daerah Pontian (Penggantian) 2030" (ZIP) (in Malay).
- "Population Distribution and Basic Demographic Characteristics, 2010" (PDF). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- "Pontian". tourism.johor.my. Archived from the original on 24 December 2018.
- "Pejabat Tanah Pontian" [Pontian Land Office]. Pentadbiran Tanah Johor (in Malay). Archived from the original on 19 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- "Key Findings of Population and Housing Census of Malaysia 2020" (pdf) (in Malay and English). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-2000-85-3.
- "Pontian". Tourism Johor. Archived from the original on 24 December 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- Benjamin, Nelson (15 January 2018). "A positive change in its fortunes". The Star Online. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- "Muafakat ke Arah #Johor Berkemajuan" (PDF). Muafakat Johor (in Malay). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 March 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- "Property Genie | Transaction and Statistics". Transaction and Statistics | Property Genie. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- "Residential Transaction Prices in Pontian, Johor | Propertygenie.com.my". Property Genie | Transaction and Statistics. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- "Commercial Transaction Prices in Pontian, Johor | Propertygenie.com.my". Property Genie | Transaction and Statistics. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- "Bus Routes in Johor Bahru". BusInterchange.net. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- "Bus Routes and Schedule". Pengangkutan Awam Johor. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- (in Malay) Terminal Feri Kukup kembali sibuk
