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What's the update on pledge to resume MH370 search, Lau asks govt
Gerakan president Dominic Lau asked for updates on the government's pledge to work with marine robotics company Ocean Infinity to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
In a statement today, Lau noted that there have been no new developments since Transport Ministry Anthony Loke promised during an event commemorating the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of MH370 in early March this year, that he would...
Gerakan president Dominic Lau asked for updates on the government's pledge to work with marine robotics company Ocean Infinity to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
In a statement today, Lau noted that there have been no new developments since Transport Ministry Anthony Loke promised during an event commemorating the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of MH370 in early March this year, that he would seek cabinet approval to look for the missing aircraft under a “no find, no fee” basis.
The principle stipulates a payment to be made to Ocean Infinity only if the aircraft is located.
"On that day, the families of MH370 passengers from Malaysia, Australia, India, and China were also present at the memorial event. Many could not hold back tears after hearing Loke's assurance.
“Now almost seven months have passed, and I'm sure the families of the victims and Malaysians want to know if the search will resume, and when it will be carried out," Lau said.
"After the promise was made, Loke has yet to provide any detail or updates to the public," he added.
Last March, Loke said that Ocean Infinity would present a new search plan for MH370 to the Transport Ministry in early May.
In May, Loke confirmed the government was studying a proposal from the company to resume the search for the flight.
Elaborating, Lau said if the search for MH370 resumes and the wreckage is found, it could provide clues to why the plane crashed.
Providing an update on the search for the flight could be the least the government can do to remedy the pain felt by the victims' families, Lau added.
On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, carrying 239 passengers and crew, went missing while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
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