In a statement released in conjunction with the 11th anniversary of the flight’s disappearance, the transport ministry said the US National Transportation Safety Board and Australian Transport Safety Bureau are assisting the search led by UK-based Ocean Infinity.

“The cooperation of all parties is invaluable in this ongoing effort, which remains one of the most complex and challenging search operations in aviation history.

“It remains our solemn duty to pursue every credible lead in the hope of uncovering the final resting place of MH370, and to give the families of the passengers and crew the answers they so rightly deserve,” read the statement.

Previously, transport minister Loke Siew Fook said the search would be based on the “no find, no fee” principle, which means Putrajaya will not have to pay the company anything unless the aircraft is found.

If the wreckage is found, the government will have to pay Ocean Infinity US$70 million (RM309.98 million).

Ocean Infinity had proposed a new search in a 15,000 sq km area in the southern Indian Ocean, based on the latest data analysis.

Loke said his ministry is negotiating the terms and conditions of the agreement, expected to be finalised in early 2025.