Missing MH370: Malaysia asks US for specialist equipment


Deep-sea gear: The Remora 6000 ROV which was used in the recovery Air France Flight 447's flight data recorder.

SEPANG: Malaysia has asked the United States for specialist assets, including remotely-controlled vehicles for deep ocean salvage, to help in the search and rescue operation of Flight MH370.

The request was conveyed by acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein to US Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel.

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