Guardian of vital natural heritage

The nursery for mangrove saplings at Tanjung Piai National Park.

PONTIAN: The Pontian district in Johor houses one of the most important mangrove ecosystems in the world.

Located at the southern-most point of the peninsula and the most southern tip of mainland Asia, Tanjung Piai National Park, about 70km from Johor Baru, attracts a steady number of both local and foreign visitors.