Malaysian authorities have revealed plans to resume the search for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, as reported by Malaysian broadcaster Bernama TV on Sunday.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke informed local media that the Malaysian government is engaged in discussions with marine robotics company Ocean Infinity to initiate a new search operation, according to Bernama TV.
Loke, attending a remembrance event commemorating the 10th anniversary of the plane’s disappearance in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, did not specify when discussions would be finalized or when the search operation would commence.
Speaking on Bernama TV, Loke reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to finding the missing plane, stating, “No reluctance. As I have mentioned several times, as far as Malaysia’s government is concerned, we are committed to that search.”
“We have never considered the cost. If they can find the plane, I think the cost is something the government has to bear,” he added. Loke did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.
Oliver Plunket, CEO of Ocean Infinity, disclosed to local newspaper New Straits Times that the company had already submitted its proposal to the Malaysian government. Headquartered in Austin, Plunket described the search as “arguably the most challenging, and indeed the most pertinent one out there,” noting that the company is actively working to narrow down the search area.
