How Malaysians Are Responding To The News Najib Brought Of MH370
On 24 March 2014, Malaysian PM Najib Tun Razak announced in a press conference that "flight MH370 ended in the southern Indian Ocean".
By Melody Oei — 25 Mar 2014, 10:52 AM — Updated almost 11 years ago
Flags At PWTC And Other State Government Building Set At Half Mast In Honour Of MH370
Flags at the state government building were set at half mast yesterday in honour of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 passengers and crew who are feared to have perished.
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The Pahang Information Department said in a statement on Wednesday that the order, made by the Sultan of Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah, was directed at all government departments and agencies and private sector firms.
thestar.com.myIn Perak, all government agencies, institutions, schools and the private sector were instructed to fly the Perak state flag at half mast beginning today.
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Local radio stations also changed their profile pictures and cover images on Facebook to reflect the MH370 tragedy
As did Malaysia Airlines on their Facebook page
Malaysia Airlines's cover image on their Facebook page shares message of condolence.
Image via Malaysia Airlines FacebookWife of flight attendant Mohamad Hazrin Mohamed Hasnan posted a heartfelt letter via Instagram
Wife of flight attendant Mohamad Hazrin Mohamed Hasnan posted a letter via Instagram.
Image via Lite FMSiti Nurhaliza, Yuna, Aaron Aziz and more local celebs shared their thoughts and prayers for MH370
Local actor Aaron Aziz tweets about the press conference in which Najib announced 'the end' of MH370 in the Indian Ocean.
Image via @AaronDwiAziz/Twitter
Daphne Iking shares a poem written by her friend, in relation to MH370.
Image via Daphne Iking Facebook
Star Radio Group stations Red FM, SuriaFM, 988 and Capital FM cancelled normal broadcasting and opened the line at 6am onwards to take messages from Malaysians
According to The Star, Star Radio Group announcers were overwhelmed with the messages from listeners.
Image via The Star“All stations under the Star Radio Group have cancelled normal broadcast and all lines to stations will be opened 6am onwards to take messages from Malaysians in this time of sadness,” said a statement issued by the group of four stations – RED FM, SuriaFM, 988 and Capital FM.
thestar.com.myAll stations also observed 30 seconds of silence during their 8am broadcast.
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Words of encouragement and letters to the families of the passengers and crew of MH370 were also crafted
