Missing AirAsia flight: Jakarta seeks Washington’s help


Indonesian Army personnel reading a map during a search and rescue (SAR) operation for missing Indonesia AirAsia Flight QZ8501, over the waters of the Java Sea on Dec 29, 2014. - AFP

WASHINGTON: Indonesia has requested help from the United States to search for a missing Indonesia AirAsia Flight QZ8501, US officials said Monday, amid fears the aircraft crashed into the sea. 

The State Department also confirmed that no Americans were on Flight QZ8501, which disappeared on Sunday over the Java Sea with 162 people on board. 

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

QZ8501 , Singapore , Indonesia , AirAsia

   

Next In Nation

UTeM achieves 97% graduate employability in 2025, says vice-chancellor
Malaysia is considering including nuclear energy in 13MP
Investigation paper on policemen detained for dead woman’s missing jewellery referred to AG’s chambers
TikTok Shop supports local MSMEs and the digital economy
Single mum Loh opposes Perlis govt’s review bid in unilateral conversion case
Saifuddin to 'silence critics' of House Arrest Bill in Parliament on Nov 7
Beware of fake Siti Kasim Instagram ad impersonating The Star
Langkawi MP proposes to turn GISB hotel into deviant teachings museum
Body of missing fisherman found in Kota Tinggi
Mohd Khamil Jamil is new UiTM board of directors chairman

Others Also Read