Pekan Nanas Explained
Pekan Nanas
北干那那 |
| Settlement Type: | Township |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Malaysia |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Johor |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Pontian |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
Pekan Nanas (literally meaning Pineapple Town) is a town located in Pontian District, Johor, Malaysia famous for its Pineapple plantation industry.[1] [2] It was Malaysia's largest production base for pineapple planting area.[3]
Tourist attractions
- The Pineapple Museum (Malay: Muzium Nanas) is a museum dedicated to the town's Pineapple plantation and processing industry. It was inaugurated by Johor Chief Minister Abdul Ghani Othman on 21 May 2002.[4] Formerly under the Agricultural Department, the management of the museum was transferred to the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board in March 2021.[5] The museum exhibits collections, history and information on pineapple plantation industry, as well as products and tools for pineapple processing.[6]
- Sinar Eco Resort is a resort located within the town's Oil Palm Estate.[7]
Transportation
Road
The Skudai–Pontian Highway passes through the town. The town is accessible by bus from Larkin Sentral (MyBas Johor - T50 & Maju - 96) in Johor Bahru.[8]
Politics
Pekan Nanas is part of the eponymous state constituency in Johor, Malaysia that is represented in the Johor State Legislative Assembly. Currently the state constituency was held by Tan Eng Meng from Barisan Nasional (MCA).
Notes and References
- Web site: Pontian. Tourism Johor. 21 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181224030648/http://tourism.johor.my/destination/pontian-3/. 24 December 2018. dead.
- Web site: Latar Belakang. 4 November 2015.
- Web site: Archived copy . 2016-01-11 . 2016-03-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305083734/http://www.utar.edu.my/dssc/file/Pekan%20Nanas%20(Re-edit).pdf . dead .
- Web site: Pineapple Museum Pontian, Johor, Malaysia. 2012. 20 October 2016. Attractions in Malaysia.
- News: 30 August 2021. Muzium Nanas bakal 'berwajah baharu' selepas LPNM ambil alih. Sinar Harian. 24 March 2022. Pineapple Museum to have 'New Face' after Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board Takeover. ms.
- Web site: Muzium Nanas. 4 May 2016 . 20 October 2016. Majlis Daerah Pontian. ms.
- Web site: Sinar Eco Resort - About Us.
- Web site: Bus Routes in Johor Bahru. BusInterchange.net. 24 November 2017.
