PUTRAJAYA: The minute of silence to be observed for the victims of
the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 is expected to be held some
30 minutes after the special plane transporting the remains of the
victims taxies down the runway at KL International Airport tomorrow.
The one minute is expected to fall sometime between 10.45am and
11.15am, said Communication and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad
Shabery Cheek.
We hope the people can be ready for the moment of silence expected to be held during that time.
An announcement will be made for the nation to stand and observe
the one minute of silence, he told a joint press conference on the
ceremony to receive the remains of the MH17 victims here yesterday.
Traffic is expected to come to a standstill at the following
locations during the moment of silence Penang Bridge, Bangunan Sultan
Abdul Samad in Kuala Lumpur, KLIA, KLIA2 and Sultan Iskandar Customs,
Immigration and Quarantine Complex in Johor Baru.
MIRI: Miri folk held various events to mark the national day of mourning yesterday.
Mosques
held the solat jenazah for Muslims victims, while some Christians
observed a half-day fast and churches held special prayers throughout
the day.
At St Columbas Church, the church bell tolled for five
minutes from 10.30am in remembrance of the MH17 victims. Flags at most
offices here were also seen flown at half-mast.
Among those who
held special commemoration events was the Miri Housing Group of
Companies. Its management and staff observed a minute of silence in
front of Meritz Hotel.
Our deepest condolences to the families
and friends of those on board MH17, you will forever be in our thoughts
and prayers. We share the misery and sadness with the families and loved
ones of those involved in the tragedy that gripped the whole nation,
including the international community, said executive Alex Chong, who
was among those who joined the gathering.
Meanwhile, Sarawak
United Peoples Party (SUPP) Piasau chairman Datuk Sebastian Ting, who
was among those in Kuching to receive the remains of MH17 passengers
Ariza Ghazalee and her 19-year-old son Muhammad Afif Tambi, called Aug
22, 2014, a historic day for Malaysians.
It was touching to see the whole nation coming together in unity and solidarity in mourning for the victims, he said.
