Global Solidarity for Missing Malaysian Plane MH370 · Global Voices
Mong Palatino

Almost two weeks have passed since a Malaysian Airlines plane went missing during its flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing but authorities are still unable to locate it and its 239 passengers. The search for flight MH370 has been expanded after more than a week of unsuccessful attempt to locate it around the area where it was last detected on radar.
Trendsmap showing global Twitter discussion on MH370
Because of lack of official information about the status of MH370, many people turned to speculation and other less credible theories that seek to explain the mysterious disappearance of the plane. Misinformation is adding to the misery of relatives and friends of passengers of MH370. Some of the relatives have expressed anger and frustration over the lack of any positive update about the search for the missing plane.
Perhaps what gives them inspiration and the courage to survive the crisis is the outpouring of solidarity and messages of support from all over the world.
Prime Minister Najib Razak is grateful to all countries which are helping Malaysia in the search for MH370:
As of today, 14 countries, 43 ships and 58 aircraft are involved in the search. I wish to thank all the governments for their help at such a crucial time.
Susan Ng A. Suan was overwhelmed by the global support received by Malaysia:
It is so heart warming to see nations and people from around the world, coming together in one united effort, to help in the search and rescue operations for MH370.
Thank you to these countries for having relentlessly scoured the skies, seas and land for MH370
And also the 2.3 million people worldwide who are crowdsourcing and spending hours painfully scrutinising satellite imageries.
This is an amazing demonstration of faith in humanity restored.
Filipino students hold a candle lighting ceremony in honor of passengers of MH370. Photo from Kathy Yamzon
England's Liverpool club is touched by the Twitter message of the daughter of the chief steward of MH370:
This has touched our hearts – a tweet on Sunday night by Maira, daughter of #MH370 chief steward Andrew Nari pic.twitter.com/Y4CF4CpkZd
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 18, 2014
Many netizens are using the hashtag #PrayForMH370 to show support for the relatives of the missing passengers. It also highlights the global sympathy and concern for the missing MH370. Below are some photos from many countries expressing support for Malaysia:
Praying for #MH370 … #Syria pic.twitter.com/xUvi3a56GA
— Wasan Midliji (@WasanMid) March 19, 2014
Indian sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik applies the final touch to a sand art sculpture for well being of #MH370 pic.twitter.com/R4I2Bhn72J
— Vaibhav (@pragmatistic) March 13, 2014
Pinoy artists pay tribute to passengers of missing Malaysia plane #MH370 http://t.co/IjTW6lb68P | Photo by Danny Pata pic.twitter.com/KtTbMFrcH5
— GMA News (@gmanews) March 17, 2014
Mobilising the students at University of Warwick! Be part of something big! #PrayForMH370 @Khairykj @warwickuni pic.twitter.com/0bGckPa7OO
— MHJr (@MHakimJr) March 13, 2014
The Whole World Is Praying For You #MH370 #PrayForMH370 pic.twitter.com/xNQxMBoagn
— AFIQ (@AfiqVizwa) March 13, 2014
#PrayForMH370 pic.twitter.com/fDGdCgVprj
— danial (@afellaa) March 12, 2014
#MH370 The Global Response. See how they all come together in this infographic. #PrayForMH370 http://t.co/ljSYabjvge pic.twitter.com/V7HGthpnMJ
— Airport Reality (@airportreality) March 13, 2014
Messages of hope and prayers for those on #MH370 and their loved ones at Kuala Lumpur airport #PrayForMH370 pic3 pic.twitter.com/lLryhgbfnT
— Jennifer Pak (@jpak25) March 13, 2014