Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg with Russian ambassador to Malaysia Naiyl M Latypov, who paid a visit to the state last week. (Sarawak public communication unit pic)KUCHING: The Sarawak government is exploring potential collaboration with Russia in rocket and satellite launches, leveraging the state’s strategic location near the Equator.
Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg said the proposal was raised by the Russian ambassador to Malaysia, Naiyl M Latypov, during a courtesy call last week.
“I mentioned that we (Sarawak) require more engineers and are prepared to explore collaboration to develop a larger pool of professionals in the field,” he said at the inauguration of Gurdwara Sahib Kuching's new extension building here today.
