On the tenth anniversary of the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on March 8, 2014, families of the 239 victims gathered in Kuala Lumpur to commemorate the event and call for renewed research efforts.
Despite discovering debris in the Indian Ocean, no trace of the passengers has been found. The families, still grappling with the emotional toll, demand further investigations and justice.
Theories surrounding the disappearance, including pilot suicide and missile launch, continue to circulate. The largest maritime search in history was conducted for three years, ending in 2017, with subsequent private efforts proving unsuccessful.
Many relatives accuse Malaysia Airlines and the Malaysian government of withholding information, a claim disputed by those involved.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday that he would be “happy to relaunch” the search for flight MH370 if there was “convincing” evidence. Responding to a question about the search for the plane, he said that “if there is convincing evidence that they need to be restarted, we will undoubtedly be happy to do it“.
Chinese families seek compensation as hearing opens
A hearing in Beijing on compensation for Chinese families affected by the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 opened nearly ten years after the incident. While debris was found in the Indian Ocean, the fate of the 239 people on board remains unknown.
Over 40 families have filed complaints against Malaysia Airlines, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, and Allianz, seeking compensation and answers. Chinese relatives have published an open letter urging further research and expressing readiness to fund independent efforts. Each family is demanding compensation ranging from 10 to 80 million yuan (1.3 to 10.2 million euros), along with damages for moral injury.
