https://twitter.com/IntrospctvThnkr/status/444825458664677378
Something fishy here @siangchai M'sian Govt repeatedly declines help from Interpol in search for missing #MH370 http://t.co/hn36lyhCm5
— StayHomeStaySane (@Libang_libu) March 15, 2014
If you missed the Malaysian prime minister’s press conference updating the world on the missing MH370 airliner, you missed a doozy.
Bottom line on #MH370 press conference: Holy. Crap.
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) March 15, 2014
Among other things, Najib Razak confirmed that Malaysia’s primary military radar had indeed detected the plane shortly after civilian radars lost its presence:
Najib: We can confirm aircraft shown in primary radar data was flight #MH370 #PrayForMH370 http://t.co/rRk4LgHKcC pic.twitter.com/W1rvE1kRCa
— The Star (@staronline) March 15, 2014
Razak confirmed that the actions taken to turn off the plane’s responders were “deliberate,” but wouldn’t go on record calling it a hijacking, as an anonymous government official had done earlier.
UPDATED STORY: Malaysian PM says #MH370 disappearance involved "deliberate action" – our full timeline update: http://t.co/qKCsAxrdYI
— The Airchive (@TheAirchive) March 15, 2014
Razak also revealed that the last satellite contact with the plane was on Saturday at around 8am in the morning — meaning it was flying for seven hours after losing contact with air traffic controllers.
For 2 whole days Malaysia denied that #MH370 flew for hours after losing contact. Now @NajibRazak says they could be in indian ocean!
— Sangetha Jayakumar (@SangethaJ) March 15, 2014
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The Malaysian government ended operations in the South China Sea and with 15 countries assisting, the search has moved to the Indian Ocean.
#MH370 Malaysia PM: Refocused investigation into the crew. Ending operations in S. China Sea.
— JstJoan (@JstJoan) March 15, 2014
Malaysia PM: last #MH370 contact was either btwn Kazakhstan and Thailand or btwn Indonesia and Southern Indian Ocean. Impossible large area
— UN Lede (@unlede) March 15, 2014
The PM refused to answer questions, raising eyebrows around the world.
This #MH370 conference is very weird.. Not a good start with reporters being told that they can't ask questions. #PrayForMH370
— Jonathan Adkins (@iByteApple) March 15, 2014
https://twitter.com/RachelleMathis/status/444722772754059265
As we were alerting it'd vanished, plane still in air MT @JeromeTaylor PM: Last confirmed communication between #MH370, satellite 8:11am Sat
— tw|tterton (@SarahTitterton) March 15, 2014
https://twitter.com/sharaff/status/444749368298856448
RT @Matt_Jasper This has become officially bonkers #mh370 / 1 has 2 wonder wot #Malaysia is hiding & if doesn't want plane found @NajibRazak
— John Le Fevre ?? ? ???? (@photo_journ) March 15, 2014
So in the missing Malaysian plane #MH370 debacle, the authorities have conveniently discovered 'new' evidence they had all along. #Fishy
— Zafar Jamati (@ZafJam) March 15, 2014
https://twitter.com/terryheld/status/444785113331531776
A few days ago Malaysia denied a report that the plane flew for a few hours after last communication, then now they confirm? #fishy #MH370
— it'sjpnotjefi (@jpdiyco) March 15, 2014
Twitchy will update as news develops. One thing’s for sure: The passengers and their families need continued prayers.
https://twitter.com/JoelleChew/status/444818650994716673
Thoughts & prayers for all on board & their families on #MH370. Tough times, indeed! pic.twitter.com/USdsg9BQdz
— Lockedown Fi? (@FizzaRahman) March 13, 2014
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