MH370: Malaysia, Inmarsat agree to release raw satellite data

The statement came a day after Acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein instructed the DCA to discuss with Inmarsat on the release of the latter's raw data to the public.

Malaysia believes the Boeing 777-200 plane- carrying 239 people, including five Indians - was deliberately diverted by someone on board and that satellite data indicates it crashed in the Indian Ocean.

The Malaysian government has been criticised for its handling of the tragedy, particularly by the relatives of the Chinese passengers on board the plane, besides being accused of hiding information.
The mystery of the missing plane has baffled aviation and security authorities who have so far not succeeded in tracking the aircraft despite deploying hi-tech radar and other gadgets.

The search for the jet has been exhausting and expensive with estimates suggesting it may cost nearly USD 60 million.