{
  "id": 20199202,
  "title": "In swipe at DAP, Abang Johari says ‘their rocket never takes off’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/in-swipe-at-dap-abang-johari-says-their-rocket-never-takes-off",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T15:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/11/15/in-swipe-at-dap-abang-johari-says-their-rocket-never-takes-off"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg rebuked the DAP for their criticism of the state's infrastructure projects. During his address, he mocked the DAP's rocket symbol, which he claimed never takes off. Abang Johari mentioned that Sarawak had been approached by the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Russia to explore potential cooperation on rocket launches due to its strategic location near the Equator. He clarified that their interest lies in developing their own satellite capabilities rather than pursuing rocket launches. Abang Johari pointed out that the DAP's symbol of a rocket, which he referred to as a picture, is dividing people. He highlighted that the symbol is urging the state to halt the Tanjung Embang deep-water port project and the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project in Kuching. Abang Johari emphasized that Sarawak is more focused on advancing its satellite capabilities instead of rocket launches. His comments came after the DAP's state chief, Chong Chieng Jen, urged the state government to reconsider the ART project, reconsider the Kuching international airport plans, and scrap the proposed deep-sea port due to concerns over expenditure and budget deficits. Additionally, Abang Johari dismissed a proposal by the Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBSD) to limit the tenure of the premier to two terms. He stated that the suggestion was unrelated to their concerns.",
  "summary": "The Sarawak premier made the remark while talking about the state's plans on launching its own satellites by 2030. He also dismissed a proposal to limit his tenure to two terms.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Fresh faces or familiar names? Abang Johari says GPS candidate list coming Nov 25",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/fresh-faces-or-familiar-names-abang-johari-says-gps-candidate-list",
        "published": "2026-11-15T08:02:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}