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Text of Malaysian PM's statement on MH370 |
KUALA LUMPUR: The following is the full text of the Malaysian Prime Minister
Najib Razak's statement on Wednesday (August 5) after tests confirmed that the debris
found is of the missing plane's wing:
"On 8 March 2014, flight MH370 from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing disappeared. The
days, weeks and months that followed have been a period of torment for the
families of those on board. The plane’s disappearance was without precedent. At
every stage, we followed the tiny amount of evidence that existed. But, despite
the efforts of 26 nations and the largest search in aviation history, from the
South China Sea to the Indian Ocean, the plane could not be located. Neither
could investigations by the world’s leading aviation experts answer why MH370
veered off course and went dark. While the plane’s disappearance remained a
mystery, we have shared the anguish of those who could find no comfort.
Last week, on 29th July, we were informed by the French authorities that part of
an aircraft wing had been found on Reunion, the French island in the Indian
Ocean. Today, 515 days since the plane disappeared, it is with a heavy heart
that I must tell you that an international team of experts have conclusively
confirmed that the aircraft debris found on Reunion Island is indeed from MH370.
We now have physical evidence that, as I announced on 24th March last year,
flight MH370 tragically ended in the southern Indian Ocean. This is a remote,
inhospitable and dangerous area, and on behalf of Malaysia I would like to thank
the many nations, organisations and individuals who have participated in the
search. The burden and uncertainty faced by the families during this time has
been unspeakable. It is my hope that this confirmation, however tragic and
painful, will at least bring certainty to the families and loved ones of the 239
people onboard MH370. They have our deepest sympathy and prayers. I would
like to assure all those affected by this tragedy that the government of Malaysia
is committed to do everything within our means to find out the truth of what
happened. MH370’s disappearance marked us as a nation. We mourn with you,
as a nation. And I promise you this: Malaysia will always remember and honour
those who were lost onboard MH370."
August 6, 2015
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