Tuesday 25 March 2014

We grieve as a nation

The announcement yesterday was devastating for all Malaysian, especially for the family of the passenger on board of MH370. Never before, we grieve so much as today although, some of us might not know anyone on board. For once, we grieve together for the lost of 239 passengers and crews on board of MH370 whether they are Malaysian or not because this is a national catastrophe. We might have known the end will not be good as it has been more than 2weeks since the flight been missing but as human, we cling to the hope that miracle do happen. But all hope was shattered with the PM official announcement yesterday.

What actually went wrong that day?? This is the main question that has been playing in everyone mind until today because no one survive the crash to tell the world their story. Our only hope to find an answer and provide explanation, not only to Malaysian in general but particularly, for the remaining family member who will forever mourn the lose of their loved one on that fateful day, is to find the black box. I do hope it won't take too long for it to be found as we all know, it might takes days, weeks, months or even years. This will end all speculation and accusation as well as giving a peace of mind to the grieving family.

Malaysian authority might be criticised for not handling the situation efficiently but I believe they have tried their very best. Despite the criticism and accusation of withholding important information, they remain calm and held their head up high when facing the throng of both local and foreign press. Trying their best to remain strong in the midst of the whole commotion, and become the front line of the nation communication to the world in regard to this tragic incident. It is easy to say they are not doing the best job because we do not walk in their shoes. We, Malaysian might have different ideology in various angle but when outsider accused our nation as murderous and has committing an 'unforgivable crime', we put aside our differences and stand behind our beloved nation. 

No one anticipated such tragedy. No one crazy enough to wish it to happen. No one is ever ready to lost their loved one in such a way. No one like to be in the position of both the passengers and the surviving family member. No one want to be the one to tell a family member that their father/mother/wife/husband/son/daughter will never walk out from the arrival gate again. As a person who believe in God, there is only one explanation that I can provide for now, that this tragedy is God's will. 

Will I stop using MAS? Absolutely not. This tragedy can happen to any airline, be it MAS or KLM or Airasia because such tragedy is out of our control. Will MAS as a company survive this tragedy? I sure hope so. I have never been afraid to fly previously and I will never be afraid in the future because I refuse to let fear be in control of my life. I live my life with one and only one principle; My life is in God's hand & I know, one day He will call me HOME and until that day come, I will treat my life as a GIFT.

To all the passengers and crews of MH370, may all of you rest in peace. Good night. :(

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