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Sep 1

JB Bus Guide: Getting to Pekan Nanas in Pontian District, Johor (柔佛.笨珍.北干那那)

Pekan Nanas (北干那那), a.k.a. Pineapple Town, is a small town located in Pontian District (笨珍) of Johor, West Malaysia. Similar to Pontian Kechil, Pekan Nanas is a peaceful spot that does not attract large crowds like Johor Bahru, but it does have a fair share of great food options, cafes, home stays, farms, etc, waiting to be uncovered. There are durian and pineapple plantations around Pekan Nanas too.


For those of you who like to explore quiet places for hidden gems, Pekan Nanas may be the next good place to try.




A. Going from Singapore


First, go via Woodlands Checkpoint. After clearing JB Customs, use SBS Transit 170 or Causeway Link CWL at the bus bay of JB CIQ to get to Larkin Sentral.



If going via Tuas Checkpoint, read this post instead:



myBAS T50 is the only bus service to Pontian from Larkin Sentral. Pay the fare after boarding the bus at Platform A.


myBAS T50

Fare: Ask on board / Use ManjaLink Card

Journey: 1 hour

Operating Time: 6am ~ 10pm daily

Frequency: 30 minutes




B. Going from JB Sentral


There are two ways to get to Pekan Nanas from JB Sentral:

  1. Take myBAS Service T10 to Larkin Sentral and change to myBAS T50.

  2. Take myBAS Services T30 / T31 / T32 to the bus stop opposite Paradigm Mall (≈ RM2), then change to myBAS T50 at the same bus stop to Pekan Nanas (≈ RM3.70). Using this route, you can plan a stop-over to shop at Paradigm Mall on your way to Pekan Nanas or on the way back.


Points to note:

  • I use Paradigm Mall as a landmark for changing buses because it is more prominent and easier for those who are not familiar with Johor Bahru to recognise it. Do use Apple Maps / Google Maps if unsure.

  • It may be more economical and faster to use Grab services to Paradigm Mall if you are in a group of 3 or 4. But, do alight at the bus-stop if changing to myBAS T50 and not spending time in Paradigm Mall.



From Pekan Nanas to Johor Bahru


Getting back to Larkin Sentral or JB Sentral is just the reverse but take note that the last bus departing from Pontian Bus Terminal to Larkin is at 10pm.


The buses will take approximately 30 minutes to reach Pekan Nanas from Pontian Bus Terminal.




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