Malaysia agrees to renewed search for missing MH370 under controversial deal
- Malaysia's transport minister announced the cabinet's approval to resume the search for MH370 more than ten years after its disappearance.
- The search will be conducted by Ocean Infinity over a new area based on fresh data, with a 'no find, no fee' agreement in place.
- This renewed effort aims to provide closure to the victims' families and underscores the government's commitment to resolving the mystery of MH370.
In Malaysia, the cabinet approved the resumption of the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which vanished on March 8, 2014. The Boeing 777 was carrying 239 individuals when it disappeared over the southern Indian Ocean, sparking one of aviation's greatest mysteries. Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced the deal with the U.S.-based marine robotics firm Ocean Infinity, which had previously attempted to locate the wreckage in 2018 without success. Under the new agreement, Ocean Infinity will receive $70 million only if significant wreckage is discovered. This search will cover a newly identified area of 15,000 square kilometers based on credible data analyses and expert recommendations. The Malaysian government is hopeful that this renewed effort will provide closure to the families of those aboard the flight, who have endured years of uncertainty about the fate of their loved ones. The decision to conduct another search highlights Malaysia's commitment to finding answers regarding the mysterious disappearance of MH370, and Transport Minister Loke expressed confidence in the company's advanced technology to enhance search efforts moving forward. Families of the missing passengers welcomed this announcement, viewing it as a significant step toward obtaining resolution after nearly a decade of waiting for answers about the loss of the flight.