The Malaysian government has approved a renewed search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which vanished in 2014. The search will focus on 15,000 square kilometers of the southern Indian Ocean and will be conducted by the exploration firm Ocean Infinity under a "no find, no fee" arrangement.
Malaysia Initiates New Search for MH370 in Indian Ocean
Malaysia Initiates New Search for MH370 in Indian Ocean
New efforts to solve aviation's greatest mystery, as Malaysia green-lights search for MH370 wreckage.
Malaysia's cabinet has given the go-ahead for a fresh hunt for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, over a decade since the aircraft disappeared from radar screens. The operation will target a 15,000 square kilometer zone in the southern Indian Ocean, with the exploration firm Ocean Infinity set to receive $70 million if they successfully locate the aircraft. Announcing the decision, Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook emphasized the government's pledge to continue searching for answers for the families impacted by the tragedy.
On March 8, 2014, Flight MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur, en route to Beijing, carrying 239 individuals. The plane lost contact with air traffic controllers shortly after departure; it later deviated from its route, ultimately leading to an extensive search effort that spanned several years without success. No wreckage was uncovered despite a multinational search effort costing approximately $150 million, which was called off in 2017.
In previous investigations, there have been theories concerning the nature of the crash, including possible intentional actions by the pilot or an external attack. A 2018 inquiry indicated that someone might have manipulated the flight controls deliberately, yet the investigation remains inconclusive until the wreckage is found. Some debris presumed to belong to the plane has surfaced on Indian Ocean shores over the years, bringing moments of hope and heartache for the families of those on board.
Families of the missing have expressed frustrations about inadequate communication from Malaysian authorities regarding the search effort. Li Eryou, a father who lost his son, criticized the reliance on online news for updates, lamenting the confusion surrounding the search process. On the recent anniversary of the flight's disappearance, grieving families gathered in Beijing to call for answers, some hoping for more direct communication between Malaysia and China.
As the search resumes, there are mixed emotions within the families of passengers. While some hold onto hope for closure, others find the prospect bittersweet, echoing the long-lasting impact of this unresolved mystery on the lives of those left behind.
On March 8, 2014, Flight MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur, en route to Beijing, carrying 239 individuals. The plane lost contact with air traffic controllers shortly after departure; it later deviated from its route, ultimately leading to an extensive search effort that spanned several years without success. No wreckage was uncovered despite a multinational search effort costing approximately $150 million, which was called off in 2017.
In previous investigations, there have been theories concerning the nature of the crash, including possible intentional actions by the pilot or an external attack. A 2018 inquiry indicated that someone might have manipulated the flight controls deliberately, yet the investigation remains inconclusive until the wreckage is found. Some debris presumed to belong to the plane has surfaced on Indian Ocean shores over the years, bringing moments of hope and heartache for the families of those on board.
Families of the missing have expressed frustrations about inadequate communication from Malaysian authorities regarding the search effort. Li Eryou, a father who lost his son, criticized the reliance on online news for updates, lamenting the confusion surrounding the search process. On the recent anniversary of the flight's disappearance, grieving families gathered in Beijing to call for answers, some hoping for more direct communication between Malaysia and China.
As the search resumes, there are mixed emotions within the families of passengers. While some hold onto hope for closure, others find the prospect bittersweet, echoing the long-lasting impact of this unresolved mystery on the lives of those left behind.
