Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
584K
Population
270 km2
Area
409 Mbps
Internet
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Timezone
XSP (13km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Pelentong's lush Johor outskirts offer Malaysian tranquility with palm-fringed trails and emerging glamping sites for nature-loving digital workers. Proximity to Singapore's border means quick visa runs and cross-border gigs, under steamy tropical skies. Reliable broadband supports remote setups amid local Malay-Chinese fusion cuisine.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Malaysia
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Population
584K
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Currency
MYR
Language
English
Airport
XSP
GPS
1.52, 103.82
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
1,147 restaurants mapped in Pelentong
Tech
409 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Climate
Year-round average of 26C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
7,677 total POIs 28.4 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
1,147
Cafes
319
Bars
31
Fast Food
225
Shopping
Supermarkets
157
Convenience
204
Shopping Malls
49
Healthcare
Hospitals
21
Clinics
138
Pharmacies
54
Education
Schools
300
Universities
33
Libraries
8
Recreation
Parks
362
Playgrounds
419
Sports
404
Cinemas
9
Museums
9
Theatres
8
Transport
Bus Stops
1,604
Train Stations
20
Fuel Stations
209
Services
Banks
92
ATMs
94
Post Offices
27
Police
35
Fire Stations
11
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
409 Mbps
Download
281 Mbps
Upload
8ms
Latency
114,030
Tests
33,591
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
26°
J
26°
F
26°
M
27°
A
27°
M
27°
J
27°
J
27°
A
27°
S
27°
O
26°
N
26°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.5 C Range: 26.1 - 26.8 C Rain: 3,364 mm/year Sunshine: 3,221 h/year
CITY SCORES
91.1
Nomad Index
B
Livability
48.9
Overall
AIRPORT
XSP
Seletar Airport
13 km from center
~23 min ride
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Pelentong known for?
Pelentong's lush Johor outskirts offer Malaysian tranquility with palm-fringed trails and emerging glamping sites for nature-loving digital workers. Proximity to Singapore's border means quick visa runs and cross-border gigs, under steamy tropical skies. Reliable broadband supports remote setups amid local Malay-Chinese fusion cuisine.
How fast is the internet in Pelentong?
Pelentong has an average download speed of 409 Mbps and upload speed of 281 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Pelentong?
Pelentong has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.5 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Pelentong?
Pelentong is served by XSP (Seletar Airport), approximately 13 km from the city center.
What is the population of Pelentong?
The population of Pelentong is approximately 584K.
What infrastructure does Pelentong have?
Pelentong has 7,677 mapped points of interest, including 1,147 restaurants, 21 hospitals, 300 schools.
What country is Pelentong in?
Pelentong is located in Malaysia.
