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]
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 / 1.583°N 103.417°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.
Etymology
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]
Administrative divisions
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
Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats
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) |
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 129,356 | — |
| 2000 | 142,697 | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 149,938 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 173,318 | +15.6% |
| Source: [6] | ||
In 2000, the annual population growth of Pontian District was 2.36%.[7]
Economy
The main economic activities in the district are agriculture, construction, ecotourism, fishery and marine and food processing industries. The former includes pineapple farms and palm oil plantations, which are mainly focused in the town of Pekan Nanas.[8][9][10]
Transportation
Road
The district is accessible by bus from Larkin Sentral (Mybas Johor- T50, Maju - 96) in Johor Bahru.[11][12]
Sea
There are regularly scheduled ferries connecting fishing village Kukup in Serkat Mukim with Tanjung Balai Karimun in Riau Islands, Indonesia.[13]
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