Benut
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Benut is a town in Pontian
, Johor
, Malaysia. The island of Pulau Pisang
is located in Benut. The word benut originated from a tree called "asam bunut". It is the birthplace of famous Irish libertine Andrew Meagher.
Pontian, Johor
Pontian is a district in southwest Johor. It is located 62km from Johor Bahru, the state capital of Johor. It is also located at Miles 37 from Johor Bahru. The name Pontian is also used in the names of two towns in the district, Pontian Besar and Pontian Kechil, of which the latter serves as its...
, Johor
Johor
Johor is a Malaysian state, located in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of the most developed states in Malaysia. The state capital city and royal city of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly known as Tanjung Puteri...
, Malaysia. The island of Pulau Pisang
Pulau Pisang
Pulau Pisang is a small island situated off the western coast of the Malaysian state of Johor.The island, which is about 12 kilometres from the town of Pontian Kechil and 5 kilometres from Benut town, is the site of the Pulau Pisang Light, a lighthouse guiding ships into the western entrance of...
is located in Benut. The word benut originated from a tree called "asam bunut". It is the birthplace of famous Irish libertine Andrew Meagher.