{
  "id": 10448309,
  "title": "Tioman slipway gets safety upgrade by Telekom Malaysia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/tioman-slipway-gets-safety-upgrade-by-telekom-malaysia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T12:59:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/09/1543291/tioman-slipway-gets-safety-upgrade-telekom-malaysia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: The southernmost tip of Pulau Tioman recently received a safety enhancement courtesy of Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM). The ageing slipway in Kampung Mukut underwent a makeover, replacing an outdated structure that had safety concerns, especially for young sailors. Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, inaugurated the upgraded facility. The new slipway provides a safer environment for students to handle boats and sailing equipment, aiding the growth of young sailing talent on the island. This initiative is part of TM's Future Skills programme, which seeks to extend learning beyond the classroom. The programme involves students from all four schools on Tioman, with technical guidance from the Malaysia Sailing Association. Amir Hamzah launched the facility during his visit to Mukut, reviewing the progress of the Kampung Angkat Madani initiative and the Jangkau Digital TM project. TM CEO Datuk Amar Huzaimi Md Deris highlighted the company's purpose to empower people and create opportunities through digital progress. The initiative includes MasjidNet in all five mosques, digital training for SMEs, the Usahawan Digital TM programme for B40 entrepreneurs, and a biodiversity study to preserve the mangga dodol, a local heritage variety.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: At the southern tip of Pulau Tioman, a weathered slipway in Kampung Mukut has been given a new lease of life with Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) upgrading the facility to provide safer access for young sailors.",
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}