MH370 The plane that disappeared: Who is Sakinab Shah, sister of Zaharie Ahmad Shah?

Netflix’s limited docuseries, MH370: The Plane That Disappeared, premieres March 8. The three-part series offers a fresh perspective on the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, featuring insights from experts and officials involved in the investigation.

On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The disappearance of the plane, which was carrying 239 passengers and crew, remains one of the greatest aviation mysteries in history. Among the crew was Zaharie Ahmad Shah, the pilot of the ill-fated flight.

Now, nearly a decade after the tragedy, a new name has emerged in the search for answers. Sakinab Shah, the sister of Zaharie Ahmad Shah, has recently made headlines for her involvement in the search for the missing plane.

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Who is Sakinab Shah?

Sakinab, who lives in Malaysia, has become a vocal advocate for more transparency in the investigation into the disappearance of MH370. She has joined forces with a group of experts and advocates who are pushing for a new search for the missing plane.

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Sakinab believes that her brother, who had been with Malaysia Airlines for over 30 years, was not responsible for the plane’s disappearance. Instead, she suggests that there may have been some kind of mechanical failure or other unforeseeable event that caused the plane to crash.

In addition to her advocacy work, Sakinab has also been working to keep her brother’s memory alive. She has shared personal stories and memories of Zaharie on social media, and has spoken publicly about his love of flying and dedication to his job.

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Despite the efforts of Sakinab and others, the mystery of MH370 remains unsolved. The search for the missing plane was suspended in 2018, and while some pieces of debris have been found, the bulk of the wreckage remains missing.

For Sakinab and the families of the other passengers and crew members, the search for answers continues. They are hopeful that someday, the mystery of MH370 will be solved, and they will finally have the closure they need to move forward.