KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 -- The government has agreed to extend its agreement with UK-based Ocean Infinity for another 12 months to continue deep-sea efforts to locate Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean.

Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook said the Cabinet approved the extension on June 26, with the new contract period running from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

He said the move reflects the government's continued commitment to providing closure for the families of those on board the ill-fated flight.

"The extension retains all key terms and conditions of the existing agreement, including the 'no find, no fee' principle," he said in a statement today.

Under the arrangement, Malaysia will not be required to make any...