Mystery of MH370 : Armed forces chief regret foreign media reports

KUALA LUMPUR: The armed forces chief has expressed regret over some foreign media reports in connection with the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines MH370, which appeared to have a fixed agenda to project Malaysia in a negative light.

General Tan Sri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin noted there were several untrue media reports while others were extreme and did not take into account the real situation or constraints faced by the Malaysian authorities in providing information on the incident.

 

“We have been accused of delay in providing information when each piece of information we get must be corroborated (with various national and foreign authorities), before taking any action.

 

"Only in certain situations, do we (Armed Forces) take action or respond to information on our own," he told reporters after the closing ceremony of the Warrior Exercise 15 Series 2014 here today.

 

He said some information could not be disclosed to the public because of the implications on ongoing investigations.

 

"Maybe, they (the foreign media) have their own agenda, which is why we have been so badly criticised," noted Zulkifeli.

 

Malaysia had prepared all the necessary responses, including providing information, based on existing regulations and guidance.

 

"We have done everything, including coordinating all sources. All information on the incident and the necessary action (taken) to search (for the aircraft) have been disclosed," he said. - BERNAMA