The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been suspended, as confirmed by Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Over a decade after the Boeing 777 vanished from radar on March 8, 2014, the search operations ceased due to unfavorable conditions and are expected to resume at the end of the year. "They have stopped the operation for the time being; they will resume the search at the end of this year," Loke stated via a voice recording sent to Channel News Asia.

The aircraft, carrying 239 people, disappeared during its flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, triggering extensive search operations that remain the largest in aviation history. Despite these efforts, very little debris has been found, as noted by Loke and corroborated by reports from CBS News, which described the initial efforts covering over 46,300 square miles in the Indian Ocean.

Originally, the recent search was led by the maritime exploration firm Ocean Infinity, which had previously undertaken a search for MH370 back in 2018. They commenced a new mission based on updated analysis earlier this year, focusing on a specified area of the ocean. However, Loke emphasized that current seasonal constraints necessitated a halt in operations, stating, "Right now, it's not the season," during an event at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Despite extended periods of inactivity, authorities and families of victims have continued to cling to hope that a breakthrough could eventually provide answers. "Whether or not it will be found will be subject to the search, nobody can anticipate," Loke remarked, voicing the uncertainty that encompasses this ongoing search.

The tragic loss of flight MH370 has led to numerous theories regarding its disappearance, ranging from mechanical failure to potential pilot involvement. A 2018 report highlighted deficiencies in air traffic control procedures and indicated that the plane's course had been altered manually. Meanwhile, families of the missing passengers expressed their grievances regarding the lack of information on the aircraft's fate, with gatherings in cities like Beijing voicing their pleas: "Give us back our loved ones!"

For more detailed insights, refer to the original article from Le Monde.