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[SHARE] Moving Ways In Which MH370 Has United Citizens All Over The World

The disappearance of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has sparked waves of prayers, support and unity amongst Malaysians and people all over the world.

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Over at IBM, colleagues of IBM executive Philip Wood (among 3 Americans onboard missing MH370) folded paper cranes for his desk at work

Philip Wood's desk at IBM.

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In Birmingham, Malaysian students showed support for the family members of flight MH370 passengers outside the NIA

'Malaysian students at Birmingham give support towards the family members of flight #MH370 passengers.'

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These kids held special prayers during Monday assembly at SJK(T) Sithambaram Pillay

'Special prayers for d MH 370 flight to return safely - by SJK(T) SITHAMBARAM PILLAY during monday assembly'

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While artists expressed their support in the form of art over in Taiping

'The search for #MH370 continues as prayers continue to pour in from Malaysians. This one is from our friends in Taiping.'

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'Return If Possible MH370.. Mural in taiping.. Thank for your prayer'

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This was how Malaysian football fans from Pahang showed their support for MH370

Football fans in Pahang show their support for MH370.

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On 10 March 2014, a group of "web-users who wanted to come together" gathered at Dataran Merdeka in a prayer meeting in support of the families of those on board MH370

'#PrayforMH370 @ Datran Merdeka, KL on 10Mac, 9pm. Thank you for the prayer.'

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'#PrayforMH370 @ Datran Merdeka, KL on 10Mac, 9pm. Thank you for the prayer.'

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The organiser of the event, Nixon Low Ling Fei, 36, said the gathering was originally just for a group of friends who wanted to collectively pray for the safety of the passengers but it grew to include more than 50 people.

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"We are just a bunch of web-users who wanted to come together to pray for the people on MH370,” the real estate negotiator said.

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“We thought to ourselves, why stay at home when we can come out and try to give some support to the people who have relatives on board MH 370. We stand with them, they are not alone.”

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Many lighted candles and folded paper cranes at Taman Jubli Perak, Sungai Petani, Kedah

'#PrayforMH370 @ Taman Jubli Perak,Sg Petani,Kedah 10Mac 9pm.'

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The management of Pavilion KL set up a wall of tribute for the crew members and passengers of MH370 - an idea that came from activist Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir

'Get a 'Card of Hope and Prayers for MH370', pen-down your messages and string it up on this board as a symbol of solidarity.'

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Pavilion wall tribute for missing MH370.

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Customers at Pavilion Shopping Mall writing down their hopes and prayers for those on board MH370.

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Joyce Yap, Retail CEO of Pavilion, told The Rakyat Post that the idea came from none other than activist Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir.

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“Marina has a good heart… She was the one who called us and gave us this idea,” said Yap, who immediately mobilised her team to realise Marina’s idea.

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Marina Mahathir on 10 March 2014, "Folks, at 4pm today Pavilion KL will be putting up a wall on which you can post your messages of support, hope, prayers etc to all onboard MH370 and their families. If you're downtown, please do go and post something. Am also working on getting other shopping centres to do the same."

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These messages of support were spotted at Taman Rekreasi Sultan Abdul Aziz, Ipoh (Padang Polo)

'At Taman Rekreasi Sultan Abdul Aziz, Ipoh (Padang Polo).'

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1M4U delivered a heartwarming message in sign language, "I also pray for the safety of the rescue members who are out there helping"

Many are sharing this incredible sand sculpture found on Puri Beach, India

'Incredible sand sculpture of MH370 at Puri Beach, India.'

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Food artist Lee Samantha prayed for the safe return of MH370

'MH370... I know you're somewhere out there n I pray for your safe return!'

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NBCUniversal cancelled a scheduled press conference for the E! News Asia Special Lisa Surihani out of respect for the missing MH370

E! News Asia Special Lisa Surihani.

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Antara acara yang ditangguhkan ialah E! News Asia Special; Lisa Surihani anjuran NBCUniversal yang dijadualkan akan berlangsung esok di Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kuala Lumpur jam 2.30 petang. Budiey ada menerima emel dari penganjur yang mengatakan acara ini terpaksa ditangguhkan buat sementara waktu.

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IM4U director Efny Johan said their press conference had the support of Media Prima but “after discussion with their management, it was agreed that focus should be given to MH370.”

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On 9 March 2014, a group of religious leaders gathered in KLIA to pray for MH370

'You are so important to us. You always have our blessing and support to be back to home safely. Today, we pray for you, pray for MH 370. (A group of Malaysia religious leaders gathered at KLIA to pray and share the concern to all MH 370 passengers and its family members ~~ 9/3/2014)'

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On 10 March 2014, prayers were held at TJ Mart in Johor Bahru

'Pray for MH370 @TJ Mart, Johor Bahru on 10Mac, 9pm.'

Image via Vincent Soh/MH370 News Update Facebook

'Pray for MH370 @TJ Mart, Johor Bahru on 10Mac, 9pm.'

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Many are also sharing this video titled "The Control Tower Is Calling: MH370 We Are Waiting"

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'May Allah ease our S&R mission'.

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'Pasukan Polis Marin Wilayah 3 bersedia untuk operasi mencari dan menyelamat MH370. Operasi tertumpu di kawasan perairan sempadan Malaysia Thailand sehingga ke kawasan JDA. (Joint development area). Ia susulan terdapat 3 laporan polis yang dibuat orang awam di Kota Bharu.'

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'The search for the missing #MH370 enters fourth day Let's hope and pray for the best Hope miracle will happen PLEASE COME BACK SAFELY because'

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'Thank you Gaza for your support towards #MH370 tragedy. #PrayForMH370.'

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'Thank you for the prayer'

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'Lord God, you who made the sea, air and land, please safeguard the lives and souls of the 239 people aboard this flight. May they be found safe, unharmed and alive, if it is your will. Amen.'

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Prayers and support for the missing MH370.

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Prayers and support for the missing MH370.

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'Pray4MH370'.

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Shila Amzah, Wang Leehom, Ryan Giggs, Mary J Blige and more are also praying for MH370

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