Co-pilot’s mum seeks Dr M’s help


Hearts still ache: Noriah in this file photo during the funeral of her son, Malaysia Airlines 1st officer Ahmad Hakimi , at the Muslim cemetery in Putrajaya. After five years, Noriah feels the truth behind the tragedy is still out of reach.

PETALING JAYA: With Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Russia over a variety of issues, a Malaysian mother who lost her son in the downing of MH17 hopes the Prime Minister can help shed more light behind the tragic deaths of 298 people on the flight five years ago.

On July 17,2014, a Malaysia Airlines aircraft was shot down over Donetsk, Ukraine.

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