[3] In 1920, 4 more villages were established : The name Pasir Gudang originated from the existence of a sand mine at Kampung Ulu.

The surrounding areas further inland were developed in the mid-19th century by Chinese travellers of the Teochew clan.

Falling catechu and black pepper prices forced some estate owners to cultivate pineapples.

The introduction of rubber into Malaysia in the early 20th century resulted in the opening of big estates by the British and Singaporean cultivators.

Under the Emergency Law in the 1950s, new villages were set up at Plentong, Masai, Johor and Pasir Gudang[citation needed].

[1] At 2015, the administration zone of Pasir Gudang Municipal Council was increase from 29,459.9ha to 31,732.24ha following the re-delineation exercise.

[9] The main economy sectors of the city are transportation, logistics, shipbuilding, petrochemicals and other heavy industries.

The Foon Yew High School second branch (Bandar Seri Alam Campus) and the Lee Chong Wei Badminton Academy are still construction.

Pasir Gudang is connected by the 6-lane Federal Route 17 Pasir Gudang Highway, the 4-lane Johor Bahru East Coast Parkway, and a railway line to Kempas Bahru railway station.

The Senai-Desaru Expressway also through here and the interchange was at Cahaya Baru and Pasir Gudang Highway.