Iskandar Puteri

Iskandar Puteri is a city in Malaysia. It functions as the administrative capital of the state of Johor, Malaysia (Kota Iskandar) and represents the seat of government of the state of Johor (Executive branch & Legislative branch).[3][4] Situated along the Straits of Johor at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula, it is also the southernmost city in Peninsular Malaysia (and thus the southernmost city of continental Eurasia). Together with the adjacent cities of Johor Bahru (the official state capital of Johor) and Pasir Gudang, the three adjoining cities are commonly located within the Johor Bahru District and they anchor Malaysia's third largest urban agglomeration, Iskandar Malaysia, with a population of 2.2 million (As of August 2020).[5]

Iskandar Puteri
City
City of Iskandar Puteri
Bandaraya Iskandar Puteri
Other transcription(s)
 • Jawiإسكندر ڤوتري
 • Chinese依斯干达公主城
 • Tamilஇசுகண்டார் புத்திரி
From top, left to right:
The Dato' Jaafar Muhammad Building in Kota Iskandar, Legoland Malaysia Resort, Medini Iskandar, the Kota Iskandar Mosque, and the Sultan Ismail Building
Flag of Iskandar Puteri
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Location of Iskandar Puteri in Johor
Iskandar Puteri is located in Malaysia
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   Iskandar Puteri in    Malaysia
Iskandar Puteri is located in Asia
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Iskandar Puteri (Asia)
Iskandar Puteri is located in Earth
Iskandar Puteri
Iskandar Puteri
Iskandar Puteri (Earth)
Coordinates: 01°25′20″N 103°39′00″E
Sovereign stateMalaysia Malaysia
RegionPeninsular
StateJohor Johor
DistrictJohor Bahru
Established16 April 2009 (as Kota Iskandar)
City status22 November 2017[1]
Government
 • Local AuthorityIskandar Puteri City Council
 • State GovernmentJohor State Legislative Assembly
 • Parliament of MalaysiaIskandar Puteri and Pulai
Area
[2]
 • Total367.4 km2 (141.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total529,074 (6th)
Time zoneUTC+8 (Malaysian Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST)Not observed
Postal code
79xxx
Area code(s)+607
Websitewww.mbip.gov.my

History

At first, the city was a town called Nusajaya. In January 2016, the town was renamed to Iskandar Puteri. In November 2017, the town was upgraded to a city.

Geography

The city is located at the southern part of Peninsular Malaysia.

Government

The city is governed by Iskandar Puteri City Council. The city is the center for the state government of Johor, which is located at Kota Iskandar.

Education
Multimedia University

There are several universities and colleges in the city, which are University of Southampton Malaysia Campus, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia, University of Reading, Multimedia University, Raffles University, Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology, Marlborough College, etc.

Tourist attractions

There are several tourist attractions in the city, which are Legoland Malaysia Resort, Puteri Harbour, etc.

References
  1. "JB central municipal council to be upgraded to city council status - Nation - The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my.
  2. "【今日柔佛頭條】新山 巴西古當 管轄範圍擴大 4地方政府完成邊界劃分". China Press. Archived from the original on 30 June 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  3. "Johor's administrative capital Nusajaya to be renamed Iskandar Puteri". Straits Times (Singapore). 7 December 2015.
  4. "Iskandar Puteri becomes Johor's second city". The Straits Times. 22 November 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  5. Kamel, Engku Ahmad (24 August 2020). "Iskandar Malaysia Updates" (PDF). Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), Malaysian Dutch Business Council.
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