The press conference today actually shed light for me on what the confusion was all about.
We need to reflect and consider that Malaysia was forthcoming in providing the rest of the world information, so much so that, they 'forgot' that people reading or following the updates will literally just digest that information at face value.
STRAITS OF MALACCA
After 5 days, I understand the reason Malaysia decided to look in that direction - a 180-degree angle from where the plane disappeared on a civil radar. Their military radar picked up an unidentified 'bleep' heading NW (of Penang) coming from the South China Sea direction.
Malaysia was correct to just sweep the area. They were being proactive in conducting the search by being exhaustive.
Had they released a statement to that effect, confusion could have been avoided.
Most of us, who follow the Nat Geo series on Air Crash Investigations would know that radars generally have identifiable 'bleeps' but not every one of us will know what the military radar picks up.
ADMISSION OF 'INEXPERIENCE'
I also applaud the Malaysian panel comprising of the respective heads in the press conference for sharing with the media that they sought radar recordings from Indonesia who willingly handed over whatever was requested. Malaysia also informed everyone that the US experts are studying and analyzing all the data that they have at hand to try to establish the scene that fateful morning since the 2 black boxes have not been located yet.
The entire panel was calm although some questions from the press were more accusatory than information seeking.
What we now know is why Malaysia always used the statement 'POSSIBILITY OF A TURN BACK'.
Because no one knows for sure, if that 'bleep' on the military radar WAS MH370. It could be another commercial aircraft or a private jet. Authorities tasked to clarify this 'bleep' would have to search not just ONE radar equipment but ALL radar equipment surrounding that zone.
Yes, it is irritating, annoying and for the families of those on board, frustrating. BUT what the whole world needs to do now is to provide relevant information which they might have OR help by asking correct questions which could open up another area for others to look into.
Questions should have a point and throwing blame is not going to help a press conference move forward.
If air crash reporters have ideas, then it should be directed to the panel just in case some past incident could shed some light or provide some idea as to where else to look for clues and/or a trail.
The initiative for a satellite website for the world to dump photos or data was commendable - and it was proven when the site crashed because too many were accessing it.
What we need are fresh ideas - but not players who are only interested in the blame game.
A plane is missing along with its crew and passengers. Lets keep the focus on why so many nations are flying, sailing side by side for a search and rescue mission.
Each nation is culturally diverse.
Each nations' main language is also different from the next.
As anxiety builds, let us not forget that we are still all people who want answers.
If the world values instant sharing of information, the world must be prepared to seek further clarification on statements BEFORE coming up with conclusions of their own, because of their understanding of the statement by the standard of their national language and culture.
We need to reflect and consider that Malaysia was forthcoming in providing the rest of the world information, so much so that, they 'forgot' that people reading or following the updates will literally just digest that information at face value.
STRAITS OF MALACCA
After 5 days, I understand the reason Malaysia decided to look in that direction - a 180-degree angle from where the plane disappeared on a civil radar. Their military radar picked up an unidentified 'bleep' heading NW (of Penang) coming from the South China Sea direction.
Malaysia was correct to just sweep the area. They were being proactive in conducting the search by being exhaustive.
Had they released a statement to that effect, confusion could have been avoided.
Most of us, who follow the Nat Geo series on Air Crash Investigations would know that radars generally have identifiable 'bleeps' but not every one of us will know what the military radar picks up.
ADMISSION OF 'INEXPERIENCE'
I also applaud the Malaysian panel comprising of the respective heads in the press conference for sharing with the media that they sought radar recordings from Indonesia who willingly handed over whatever was requested. Malaysia also informed everyone that the US experts are studying and analyzing all the data that they have at hand to try to establish the scene that fateful morning since the 2 black boxes have not been located yet.
The entire panel was calm although some questions from the press were more accusatory than information seeking.
What we now know is why Malaysia always used the statement 'POSSIBILITY OF A TURN BACK'.
Because no one knows for sure, if that 'bleep' on the military radar WAS MH370. It could be another commercial aircraft or a private jet. Authorities tasked to clarify this 'bleep' would have to search not just ONE radar equipment but ALL radar equipment surrounding that zone.
Yes, it is irritating, annoying and for the families of those on board, frustrating. BUT what the whole world needs to do now is to provide relevant information which they might have OR help by asking correct questions which could open up another area for others to look into.
Questions should have a point and throwing blame is not going to help a press conference move forward.
If air crash reporters have ideas, then it should be directed to the panel just in case some past incident could shed some light or provide some idea as to where else to look for clues and/or a trail.
The initiative for a satellite website for the world to dump photos or data was commendable - and it was proven when the site crashed because too many were accessing it.
What we need are fresh ideas - but not players who are only interested in the blame game.
A plane is missing along with its crew and passengers. Lets keep the focus on why so many nations are flying, sailing side by side for a search and rescue mission.
Each nation is culturally diverse.
Each nations' main language is also different from the next.
As anxiety builds, let us not forget that we are still all people who want answers.
If the world values instant sharing of information, the world must be prepared to seek further clarification on statements BEFORE coming up with conclusions of their own, because of their understanding of the statement by the standard of their national language and culture.
Chaotic it may seem - but being forthcoming means, the information is expected to be sporadic and brief.
Information will be chaotic only if we choose to comprehend it as such instead of seeking further clarification on what it was about or how it was derived.
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