MALAYSIA

Chinese satellite spots large object possibly related to MH370

Kuala Lumpur –  China’s satellite has spotted a 22-meter-long and 13-meter-wide object in the southern Indian Ocean possibly related to the missing Malaysian jetliner, Malaysian Ministry of Transport said in a statement on Saturday. The statement said China informed Malaysia … Continue reading Chinese satellite spots large object possibly related to MH370

Speculation on Malaysian plane using Andaman island runways improbable

Kuala Lumpur/Port Blair – Indian officials at the Andaman Islands in southeast Bay of Bengal here have indicated that any speculation of the missing Malaysian Airlines jet to have entered the area is highly improbable, according to a local daily here … Continue reading Speculation on Malaysian plane using Andaman island runways improbable

Search for MH370 in S.Indian Ocean continues in Australian rescue region

Kuala Lumpur/Sydney – The search operation for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the Southern Indian Ocean has continued in the Australian Search and Rescue Region, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) said on Wednesday. AMSA said Wednesday’s search was focused on … Continue reading Search for MH370 in S.Indian Ocean continues in Australian rescue region

MH370 investigation clears Chinese passengers

Beijing/Luala Lumpur – Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, Huang Huikang, says investigations have ruled out the possibility of hijacking or a terrorist attack on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight by Chinese passengers. The finding came after a background check into all … Continue reading MH370 investigation clears Chinese passengers

Malaysian PM Najib Razak: Plane’s disappearance deliberate

Kuala Lumpur – Not ruling out a hijack, Malaysia on Saturday said the movement of the missing Flight MH370 with 239 people on board was “consistent with deliberate action by someone on plane”. Prime Minister Najib Razak said authorities are now … Continue reading Malaysian PM Najib Razak: Plane’s disappearance deliberate

8 Chinese ships, 5 helicopters continue flight hunting

Beijing/Kuala Lumpur – Chinese search teams are continuing to work alongside teams from other countries, to search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370, that disappeared almost a week ago. China has eight naval ships, and five helicopters currently deployed to … Continue reading 8 Chinese ships, 5 helicopters continue flight hunting

Searching area for missing Malaysia Airlines plane may expand to Indian Ocean

Kuala Lumpur/Beijing –  U.S. officials say the searching area for a Malaysia Airlines plane with 239 people aboard that has disappeared for almost a week may expand to the Indian Ocean. “It is my understanding that one possible piece of … Continue reading Searching area for missing Malaysia Airlines plane may expand to Indian Ocean

Vietnamese response to Malaysia Airlines flight disappearance

Hanoi – As the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 goes on, chaos and confusion surrounds search efforts in Vietnam. The chances of the jet being found in the area appear to be diminishing each day, as journalists … Continue reading Vietnamese response to Malaysia Airlines flight disappearance

Abu Dhabi International Airport crowned overall winner

Kuching – Earlier this week Abu Dhabi International Airport was announced as the winner of the Asia heat of this year’s Routes Marketing Awards. The awards ceremony took place during the Routes Asia Networking Evening hosted by the Ministry of … Continue reading Abu Dhabi International Airport crowned overall winner