‘Roket mereka tak pernah berlepas’, Abang Johari sindir DAP

Sarawak Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg dismissed the DAP's criticism of the state's infrastructure projects, likening the rocket to one that never launches. The remark came as he discussed Sarawak's ambition to launch its own satellite. Abang Johari stated that the state has previously been approached by Saudi and Russian diplomats regarding potential collaboration for rocket launches, noting that the region already possesses a rocket, albeit merely as an image.

He criticized the project as dividing the people and stated that the rocket has been hindering the development of the Tanjung Embang and Transit Autonomous River Transport (ART) projects. Speaking at the Pakatan Rakyat PIBG (PBB) general assembly in Kuching, Abang Johari emphasized Sarawak's interest in developing its own satellite capabilities rather than conducting rocket launches.

This statement followed criticism from DAP Sarawak Chief Chong Chieng Jen, who urged the state government to halt further development of the ART project. Chong also proposed revisiting the plans for a new international airport in Kuching and canceling the deep-sea port project. The DAP's proposal to limit a premier's term to two terms was dismissed by Abang Johari, with the chief minister questioning its relevance.