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I woke up on Saturday March 8 like any other day. Moaning and groaning. Dragging my feet to do the screaming laundry. Even the happy chirps from all those birds can't brighten my mood. I did not listen to the television nor do I log into my Facebook. I was in a bliss trying to do some sorts of housework. After I felt human enough and pacified those screaming laundry, I log into my Facebook. I was shock when most of status were about the disappearance of MH370, a Malaysian flight bound to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur.

From there on, I was glued to the television, scouring the internet for little bits of news. I thought, whatever happened, we Malaysians will know soon enough. The flight was equipped with the latest technology. The sky is full of peering satellites. How hard can it be to trace one big plane? Various countries started to offer their help, assets and expertise in trying to trace the missing plane.

Most Malaysians unite and pray for the safety of the passengers and crew of the flight. Days dragged on. Nothing. Nothing concrete. Speculations started to appear. Theories being brought forward, left and right. The eyes of the world started to focus on Malaysia. Questions started being asked about the integrity of safety of MAS flights, the security of Malaysian's airports and even the 'integrity' of the people handling the crisis. 

Some even said to me in the main room that Malaysian Government is hiding information. How could we hide things when the world was watching and various international Governments were helping too? As a Malaysian, it hurts me to read such statement from so-called friend in here. I can understand reading from various 'reputed and credible' news agencies because sensation news sell. But I guess it's a free world after all. Anyone can make assumptions, anyone can say anything. I learnt through this hard experience that it is easy to be a keyboard warrior, keyboard expert, and even keyboard psycho-analyst.

It's harder still when I was even questioned not even telling the truth when I said I am a Malaysian. I guess MyEC is full of liars that even things like that people will never believed. Alas! 

Last night, at about 9.45 pm, the local news channel announced that the Malaysian Prime Minister had called for a Press Conference at 10.00 pm. I knew deep down that the news will be bad. Like any other Malaysians I was waiting for the live telecast. When he announced that the MH370 had ended its journey at the Southern part of Indian Ocean, I can't help from shedding my tears.

It broke my heart to listen to the news. Though it had been 17 days the plane had vanished, but like most Malaysians, I was expecting some miracle. But looking at the grim and sad faces of the Prime Minister and others, I know nothing can be done. Only heartfelt condolences I can express to all the family and friends of passengers and crew of MH370.

Though there are many more questions remain unanswered, at least I hope with this announcement, some kind of closure can be felt by those family members and friends. I know how hard and sad I felt with this news, it must be harder and sadder for them.

May they rest in peace. Amin.