{
  "id": 10342922,
  "title": "Finance Ministry launches RM3.54m Tioman projects, bridges and solar lights to boost tourism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/finance-ministry-launches-rm3-54m-tioman-projects-bridges-and-solar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T02:19:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/28/finance-ministry-launches-rm354m-tioman-projects-bridges-and-solar-lights-to-boost-tourism/236819"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 28, the Finance Ministry launched 26 infrastructure and community projects totaling RM3.54 million on Tioman Island as part of the Madani Adopted Village initiative. The projects, designed with input from local residents, aim to enhance well-being and support tourism. The targeted villages are Kampung Tekek, Juara, Salang, and Genting.\n\nMadani Adopted Village coordinator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan revealed that the projects would commence in October 2026 and conclude by March 31, 2027. Visiting the island on a Budget Tour, Amir highlighted several ongoing projects. These include a food supply cabin and a public motorcycle parking zone at the passenger jetty in Tekek, alongside 10 solar lights installed at Juara Jetty.\n\nOther initiatives comprise a new bridge in Salang and landscape improvements at Genting's entrance. Additionally, the ministry plans to organize folk sports events in each village and a communal cleanup to mend water supply pipes in Juara next month.",
  "summary": "TIOMAN, Sept 28 — A total of 26 infrastructure development projects and community programmes costing RM3.54 millio...",
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      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/new-economy-will-boost-local-production-and-create-jobs-finance",
        "published": "2026-09-27T22:06:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Finance Ministry launches RM3.54m Tioman projects, bridges and solar lights to boost tourism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/finance-ministry-launches-rm3-54m-tioman-projects-bridges-and-solar-10344652",
        "published": "2026-09-28T02:19:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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