{
  "id": 1665787,
  "title": "Ex-pupil takes time off for free swimming lessons at former school",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/ex-pupil-takes-time-off-for-free-swimming-lessons-at-former-school",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T07:48:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/lifestyles/126319/ex-pupil-takes-time-off-for-free-swimming-lessons-at-former-school"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former pupil Datuk Sim Choo Kheng, executive chairman of the Sim Leisure Group with parks in China, Dubai and Singapore, made a significant donation to his alma mater, SJK (C) Sin Kang in Air Itam, Malaysia. The 120-year-old school, founded in 1906, recently celebrated its milestone anniversary. Sim, recognizing that 70 percent of Malaysians lack basic swimming skills, decided to provide free swimming lessons to the students. This act of kindness, motivated by the school's alumni strength, aims to instill essential life skills alongside academic learning. Sim's initiative extends beyond swimming; he has also installed greenery, upgraded facilities, and introduced digital learning across the campus. In a broader vision, Sim hopes to see a thousand schools nationwide joining this project, spanning ten years, with a different country each year. This comprehensive approach, spanning education, life skills, and environmental awareness, underscores Sim's commitment to nurturing well-rounded citizens who can navigate the complexities of the modern world.",
  "summary": "THE spirit of alumni was strong at SJK (C) Sin Kang, which celebrated its 120th anniversary recently, where former pupil Datuk Sim Choo Kheng was driven to give back to his school. Founded in 1906 in Air Itam, Sim, who is the founder and executive c...",
  "key_points": [
    "Datuk Sim Choo Kheng donates for free swimming lessons at former school.",
    "120-year-old SJK (C) Sin Kang celebrates milestone anniversary.",
    "Sim aims to expand project to 1,000 schools nationwide over ten years."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}