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 MinisterAbdul 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]
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