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  "id": 17563069,
  "title": "Sarawak, Russia explore collaboration in rocket and satellite launches",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/sarawak-russia-explore-collaboration-in-rocket-and-satellite-launches",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T08:26:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1568313/sarawak-russia-explore-collaboration-rocket-and-satellite-launches"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sarawak is considering collaborating with Russia on rocket and satellite launches, taking advantage of the state's position near the Equator, according to Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The proposal was brought up by Russian Ambassador to Malaysia Naiyl M. Latypov during a courtesy visit last week. Abang Johari outlined that Sarawak is looking to augment its engineering workforce and is open to partnership initiatives to expand the local talent pool. He emphasized the state's need to leverage emerging international interest by formulating effective policies and outlining clear development strategies. Recent reports from local media indicate that Russia has indicated willingness to explore collaboration in various sectors with Sarawak, ranging from aerospace to education.",
  "summary": "KUCHING: Sarawak is exploring potential collaboration with Russia in rocket and satellite launches, leveraging the state's strategic location near the Equator.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Sarawak to explore collaboration with Russia on rocket, satellite launches, says premier",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/sarawak-to-explore-collaboration-with-russia-on-rocket-satellite",
        "published": "2026-11-01T08:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Sarawak explores collaboration with Russia on rocket, satellite launches, says Abang Johari",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/sarawak-explores-collaboration-with-russia-on-rocket-satellite-17565638",
        "published": "2026-11-01T08:42:17.000Z"
      }
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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."
}