Hope remains for MH370 families

PETALING JAYA: Hope still remains for the next-of-kin of passengers of the missing MH370 to find closure, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Malaysia and the Houston, Texas-based Ocean Infinity Limited to begin a new quest for the ill-fated jetliner which vanished in 2014.

"Voice 370 welcomes the long awaited signing of the contract between the government of Malaysia and the American company, Ocean Infinity. We thank the government of Malaysia for its efforts in evaluating offers and concluding this agreement," they said in a statement to the press today.
They also extended their appreciation to Ocean Infinity's search on a "no cure, no fee" basis, which means that payment will only be made when the debris of the missing jetliner is found and confirmed by a third party.
"Our best wishes are with all parties involved in this search. It is our fervent hope that the search yields results. While it may not bring our loved ones back into our midst, we wish for the answers that will let matters rest, and to make civil aviation safer," they said.
They have also urged the government to periodically update and consult the families on an ongoing basis, particularly with the current search and future recovery efforts in the handling of any debris "and/or human remains, if located."
They want the government to open a similar "no cure, no fee" search proposal for other parties or to initiate a prepaid search should Ocean Infinity's effort prove unfruitful.
Shin Kok Chau, husband of MH370 passenger Tan Ser Kuin, who was present at the signing of the MoU on Wednesday at the Transport Ministry in Putrajaya, remained "very hopeful" of finding the plane and solving the mystery which still haunts him and his family.
He also thanked the Malaysian government for not giving up hope of finding the missing jetliner and continuously offering support as well as information regarding MH370.
"I would like to thank Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, and all ministries and agencies involved in the new search for MH370, and for the last four years.
"This news came as a relief to me and my family. I hope this team will be able to find something to give us closure," Shin, 42, told reporters after the signing ceremony.