Malaysia’s transport minister said on Friday ( Dec 20 ) that it has agreed in principle to resume the search for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared in one of the greatest aviation mysteries ever.
Aircraft MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 227 people and 12 staff, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on Mar 8, 2014.
Transportation Minister Anthony Loke stated that Ocean Infinity, which had also conducted the previous research for the planes that ended in 2018, made the suggestion to seek a new place in the southern Indian Ocean.
The company will collect US$ 70 million if aircraft found is substantial, Loke told a press meeting.
The next of kin is our duty, obligation, and commitment, he said.
” We hope this time may be good, that the aircraft may be found and offer closure to the households”.
The transport department is reportedly negotiating ultimate terms with the US-based company and is anticipated to complete it by the start of the year.  ,