The Malaysian government has confirmed a new search operation for the long-missing MH370 flight, which disappeared in 2014 with 239 passengers on board.
**Malaysia Approves New Search for Missing MH370 Flight**
**Malaysia Approves New Search for Missing MH370 Flight**
Amid unresolved mysteries, Malaysia initiates a renewed search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 wreckage.
The Malaysian cabinet has given the green light for a new search operation aiming to locate the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which vanished over the Indian Ocean more than a decade ago. This initiative will cover a substantial area of 15,000 square kilometers and is backed by a "no find, no fee" contract with Ocean Infinity. Should the wreckage be discovered, the exploratory firm will receive $70 million (£56 million), as announced by Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook.
Flight MH370, which disappeared on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, remains one of aviation's most perplexing mysteries. Despite multiple extensive search efforts, no wreckage has been located since its disappearance, which involved a multinational effort costing roughly $150 million (£120 million) and concluded in 2017. The search had been halted until new credible evidence had emerged regarding the aircraft's location.
In 2018, another unsuccessful attempt was launched by Ocean Infinity under similar conditions, but it lasted just three months. Although the Malaysian government in December had expressed a willingness to reinstate the search, final negotiations were completed only this month, paving the way for the search to commence.
Minister Loke emphasized the government's commitment to finding closure for the families of the missing passengers, stating, "The government is committed to continuing the search operation and providing closure for the families of the MH370 passengers."
The disappearance of flight MH370 has inspired a variety of conspiracy theories, with speculations regarding foul play and possible military incidents circulating widely. Investigators have noted evidence suggesting that the aircraft's controls were likely manipulated, but the truth remains elusive pending the discovery of wreckage.
Family members of the missing passengers, many of whom were Chinese nationals, have expressed concerns regarding communication from Malaysian authorities. Some families met in Beijing earlier this month to demand clarity and accountability regarding the ongoing search process.
As the renewed search unfolds, reactions from family members have varied, with some seeing it as a hopeful step towards resolution, while others find the news bittersweet, having endured years of uncertainty regarding their loved ones.
