MH370: No one is keeping us informed, say Chinese next-of-kin

The next-of-kin of the passengers and crew onboard the flight has formed a network calling it MH370 Victim Families and Crew Association, or Voice370.

In an open letter signed by family members from China, Malaysia, United States, New Zealand and India, it urged the Malaysian government to release the raw Inmarsat data so that “it can be subject to broader analysis by relevant experts”.

“The Inmarsat satellite data is the only lead we have and is key in identifying MH370’s flight path after the plane vanished from the civilian radar screens on March 8.

“In view of the lack of ELT activation and zero detected debris, we feel that it is necessary that the data be subject to independent third party review,” the letter said.

The letter, addressed to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abott and Chinese President Xi Jinping, also requested the Joint Agency Coordination Centre to release data of the pings recorded by the towed pinger locator.

Voice370 said it represents 800 family members so far. MAS did not respond to a request for comment by press time.