ALBAWABA - A fresh search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared ten years ago under strange circumstances, has been authorized by the Malaysian government.
The decision was made public on Friday by Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who called the proposal from the American maritime research firm Ocean Infinity "compelling and worthy of serious consideration."
In an interview with reporters, Loke underlined Malaysia's dedication to determining the fate of the tragic aircraft, which vanished on March 8, 2014, while transporting 239 passengers and crew from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
An hour after takeoff, flight MH370 lost communication with air traffic controllers and was last seen traveling west before disappearing from radar. The aircraft's primary wreckage has not been found despite a massive worldwide search.
Although pieces of the aircraft were discovered washed up on Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean in 2015, they did not lead to the crash location or provide an explanation for its disappearance.
After conducting a private search for MH370 in the past, Ocean Infinity has now put in a fresh proposal to continue the search. "Their advanced technology and dedication make this a strong case for renewed efforts," Loke said.
The decision to authorize a new search is indicative of the continued commitment to unraveling one of aviation's biggest mysteries and providing comfort to the victims' families.
