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  "id": 17564129,
  "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-17564129",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T08:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/11/01/sarawak-to-explore-collaboration-with-russia-on-rocket-satellite-launches-says-premier"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg discussed the possibility of partnering with Russia in rocket and satellite launches during a recent visit by the Russian ambassador to Malaysia, Naiyl M Latypov. The Sarawak government sees the state's location near the Equator as strategically advantageous for such collaborations. Prime Minister Openg noted that Sarawak is actively seeking to expand its pool of skilled professionals in this field by exploring collaborations. The premier emphasized the importance of capitalizing on the growing international interest in the region by implementing effective policies and clear development plans. Recent reports indicate that Russia has shown willingness to discuss potential collaborations in various sectors, including aerospace, energy, agriculture, shipbuilding, and education, with Sarawak.",
  "summary": "Abang Johari Openg says Sarawak needs more engineers and are exploring collaboration to develop a larger pool of professionals in the field.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Sarawak explores collaboration with Russia on rocket, satellite launches",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/sarawak-explores-collaboration-with-russia-on-rocket-satellite",
        "published": "2026-11-01T07:52:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
}