In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · Malaysia
Pekan Nanas
Spend a half‑day in Pekan Nanas: visit Nictar Pineapple Park and the Pineapple Museum, then grab a quick bite; no need to stay overnight.
Pekan Nanas is a small town in Pontian, Johor, known for its pineapple attractions. The sights are clustered near the main road and can be seen in a few hours, so a day‑trip from Johor Bahru or Pontian is enough.
- Country
- Malaysia
- Best months
- Mar–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (monsoon)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MYR
- Money
- Malaysian ringgit (MYR, RM); cards and e-wallets are widely used in Kuala Lumpur.
- Daily spend
- Budget RM120–180 excl. bed · Mid RM180–250 excl. bed · High RM250+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile and Unifi sell tourist SIMs at KLIA with passport registration.
- Emergency
- Police / ambulance 999 · Fire 994 · Mobile emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types G · 240 V · 50 Hz · UK three-pin; hotels often have universal sockets.
- Tipping
- Hawker stalls: Nothing.; Restaurants: Nothing if 10% service charge is added; otherwise round up.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Guides: RM20–50 a day.
- Water
- Treated in cities, but most people filter or boil; bottled water is cheap.
- Toilets
- Western and squat toilets side by side; water hose instead of paper; some public toilets cost RM0.20–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Pineapple juice (park shop) | RM5–8 |
| Local meal at hawker stall | RM6–12 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | RM2–4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- JHB · Senai International Airport
- Bus or taxi about 1 h to Pekan Nanas
Typical fares
- PN‑002 bus, Maybank → Seri Menanti
- about RM6 each way (check schedule)
- Taxi 5 km within town
- ≈RM20
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Local PN‑002 Muafakat Bus runs from Maybank Pekan Nanas to Seri Menanti Village; taxis are available for short hops. Walking is fine between the park, museum and statue.
See and do
Known for
- Nictar Pineapple Park
- Pineapple Museum
- Pineapple Statue
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kukup | Local bus or taxi, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Pontian Kechil | Bus via PN‑002, about 20 min | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- MF Hotel
- Basic rooms near town centre; suitable for a night if you prefer not to return the same day
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Excuse me | Hai / Maafhai / maaf |
| How much? | Berapa harganya?berapa harganya? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Di mana tandas?di mana tandas? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake or hand on heart; wait for women to offer a hand; avoid: Firm grips, hugging
- Pointing: Use the thumb with fingers folded; avoid: Index finger pointing
- Homes: Shoes off; avoid: Walking in with shoes
- Mosques: Covered clothes, headscarf for women; avoid: Entering during prayers
- Public affection: Keep it low-key; avoid: Kissing in public
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus schedules may change; check the latest timetable before travel (check).
- Peak heat in midday; plan indoor visits or carry water.
Pekan Nanas is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep valuables secure, especially on buses.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Pekan Nanas yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Nictar Pineapple Park
- Pineapple Museum
- Pineapple Statue
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Nictar Pineapple Park: nictar-pineapple-park.business.site/
- Pineapple Museum Facebook: www.facebook.com/muziumnanas.johor
- Wikivoyage: Pekan Nanas, revision 5239906 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239906
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/pekan-nanas). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.