Malaysia to Release Official Statement on MH17 ICAO Ruling

Malaysia Awaits Official Statement on MH17 ICAO Ruling Kuala Lumpur, May 15, 2025 – Malaysia is awaiting an official statement from its government regarding the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) recent ruling on the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014. The ICAO concluded that Russia was responsible for the tragedy, a finding that has significant implications for Malaysia and the international community. Communication Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced that the government, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra), will issue a statement in the coming days. "The Cabinet has reviewed the ICAO statement," said Fadzil. "A media statement will be released by the Ministry of Transport as a response to the ICAO findings. We expect this to happen within the next day or two." The announcement follows years of investigation and international pressure to hold those responsible for the loss of 298 lives accountable. The upcoming statement is expected to outline Malaysia's official position on the ICAO ruling and its next steps in seeking justice for the victims and their families. The incident remains a sensitive issue in Malaysia, and the government's response will be closely watched both domestically and internationally.