KUCHING,Oct 27 2026: Russia is ready to collaborate with Sarawak in developing its aerospace industry, including sharing expertise to establish rocket launch facilities and manufacture satellites.
Its ambassador to Malaysia Naiyl Latypov said that Sarawak possesses potential strategic locations for developing a rocket launch site, such an undertaking requires supporting infrastructure, technical expertise, and a skilled local workforce.
“I hope this collaboration will be mutually beneficial as we can share our experience in constructing rocket launch sites.
“We are also prepared to cooperate in satellite manufacturing and construction, as well as capacity building,” he told reporters after paying a courtesy call on Premier Abang Johari Openg at the Satria Pertiwi Complex here today.
Latypov added that this partnership could also be expanded to include iCATS University College, particularly in aerospace-related education and training.
“We are ready to offer opportunities for Malaysian students to pursue higher studies in Russia and hope to hold discussions with iCATS University College to identify potential collaborative opportunities in capacity building.
“We have prior experience collaborating with UniKL MIAT and hope that similar cooperation can be extended to iCATS University College or other institutions,” he noted.
Latypov stressed that further discussions between experts from both sides are necessary to ensure the proposed initiatives can be effectively translated into actionable follow-up plans. —
He also said his country is interested in exploring collaboration with Sarawak in agriculture, specifically in rice cultivation technology, agricultural research, and animal feed production to boost sector productivity.
He said that Russia sees strong potential for cooperation with Sarawak, leveraging local expertise, technology, and knowledge in paddy production as well as veterinary science.
“We are very interested in Sarawak’s experience and capabilities in veterinary medicine, particularly in animal feed production, including manufacturing methods and the types of animal pharmaceuticals that can be produced.
“We are also keen on Sarawak’s technology and expertise in rice cultivation,” he said.
Latypov noted that while Russia is known for its cold climate, its vast territory encompasses diverse climatic conditions, including regions well-suited for rice production.
He added that Sarawak’s experience and technology could serve as a solid foundation for knowledge exchange and joint research initiatives to enhance agricultural yields.
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