Malaysia to Restart Search for MH370 with $70 Million Deal

3 months ago Editor

The Malaysian government has approved a new search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, nearly 10 years after it vanished. A $70 million agreement with Ocean Infinity aims to uncover the aircraft’s location, bringing hope for closure to the families of those lost.

The Malaysian government has given the green light to restart the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared in 2014. After nearly a decade of uncertainty and fruitless attempts, the government has approved a $70 million deal with US-based Ocean Infinity, who will conduct the search under a “no find, no fee” arrangement. The company will only be paid if the wreckage is found.

Flight MH370, carrying 239 passengers and crew, disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, sparking one of aviation’s most enduring mysteries. Previous searches, including a costly multinational effort, failed to locate the wreckage, but new data has emerged, prompting this renewed search. The 15,000 square-kilometer area to be covered lies in the southern Indian Ocean, where investigators believe the plane may have crashed.

Relatives of those on board MH370 expressed hope and gratitude upon hearing the news, with some saying it felt like the best Christmas gift after years of painful uncertainty. The announcement has also reignited public interest in the case, with ongoing discussions about potential new methods and players to assist in the search.

Despite a 2018 search that ended without success, the Malaysian government remains optimistic that the updated search will yield positive results. Finding the wreckage could provide critical answers and bring closure to the families who have waited almost 11 years for resolution.