Malaysia's government is contemplating the possibility of resuming the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared a decade ago. This decision comes after a U.S. technology firm, Ocean Infinity, proposed a new search in the southern Indian Ocean, where the plane is believed to have crashed.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed that Ocean Infinity has suggested a fresh search on a 'no find, no fee' basis, expanding from their previous search area in 2018. Loke expressed willingness to evaluate new scientific evidence presented by the company to determine the feasibility of locating the plane's final resting place.
If the evidence is deemed credible, Loke stated that he would seek Cabinet approval to enter into a new contract with Ocean Infinity to resume the search. He emphasized the government's commitment to finding MH370 and providing closure to the families of the 239 passengers and crew members on board.
The Boeing 777 aircraft disappeared from radar shortly after departing from Kuala Lumpur en route to Beijing on March 8, 2014. Despite extensive search efforts, including a multinational government search and a private search by Ocean Infinity in 2018, the wreckage of the plane has not been located.
Family members of the passengers from various countries, including Malaysia, Australia, China, and India, gathered to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the tragedy. The prospect of a renewed search brought hope and emotional relief to many, with one family member expressing gratitude for the opportunity to potentially find closure and bid a final farewell to their loved one.
While the financial details of the proposed search remain undisclosed, Loke assured that cost would not be a hindrance to the search efforts. The possibility of resuming the search has reignited the determination of the families to seek the truth and uncover the fate of MH370, even after a decade of uncertainty.
