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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

ASEAN-Japan comprehensive economic partnership meeting to be held in Myanmar

Yangon – ASEAN-Japan comprehensive economic partnership meeting will be held in Nay Pyi Taw, the new capital of Myanmar, later this month, official sources said Friday. The meeting, scheduled from March 17 to 21, will discuss a wide range of … Continue reading ASEAN-Japan comprehensive economic partnership meeting to be held in Myanmar

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

Argentina to Foster Further Cooperation with ASEAN

Jakarta – “The Argentine Republic looks at ASEAN as an important and successful regional organisation and is highly interested in working with ASEAN in every relevant areas of cooperation,” said Ricardo Luis Bocalandro, Ambassador of Argentine Republic to ASEAN during … Continue reading Argentina to Foster Further Cooperation with ASEAN

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

China and Malaysia work closely to search for missing plane

Beijing/Kuala Lumpur – A delegation from China’s Public Security Ministry is in Malaysia on a joint search mission. Liao Jinrong, the ministry’s Chief of International Cooperation said in a media briefing that they will continue the search mission despite difficulties. … Continue reading China and Malaysia work closely to search for missing plane