DHAKA: Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak urged people to allow family members and relatives of passengers on board flight MH370 space and time to grieve over their loss.

The premier at a surprise press conference on Monday evening, reports The Straits Times.

He said he wanted to share the latest development at the earliest opportunity with the passengers’ next-of-kin, adding that Malaysia Airlines has already briefed them about the development.

‘The past few weeks have been heartbreaking,’ Najib said.

Najib says more information about the search for the plane will be given on Tuesday, according to the BBC.

BDST: 2021 HRS, MAR 24, 2014