Bandar Penawar is a town in Kota Tinggi District, Johor, Malaysia. It is close to Desaru.
Bandar Penawar was opened on 1979 by Lembaga Kemajuan Johor Tenggara (Southeast Johor Development Authority) (KEJORA)
Coordinates: 1°33′N 104°14′E / 1.550°N 104.233°E